Analysis

If US shale has a horizon, technology keeps moving it

Under pressure from Opec+ and tariffs, US industry keeps searching for lower break-evens

Advances in technology are helping push back estimates on when US shale production will peak.
Advances in technology are helping push back estimates on when US shale production will peak.Photo: RYTIS DAUKANTAS/UPSTREAM
North America Energy CorrespondentBaton Rouge
Published 26 August 2025, 11:33Updated 29 August 2025, 10:43
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