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Michael Stinebaugh

Principal Analyst

Mike Stinebaugh is a Principal Analyst at Novi Labs. He was drawn to the company for its elite data quality and proprietary inventory forecasts. Mike possesses 10 years of experience across a wide range of roles in the oil & gas realm. Prior to Novi he worked at Post Oak Minerals, Tellurian, Wood Mackenzie and the Texas Railroad Commission.
Industry Updates
Centalion Group is expanding its Haynesville position through the acquisition of Silver Hill Energy Partners’ upstream and midstream assets in a rumored $1.5 billion deal.
Industry Updates
Diversified Energy’s $1.8 billion acquisition of Birch Resources marks its largest deal to date and a major expansion into the Permian. Our initial reaction examines
Industry Updates
Verde Operating’s acquisition of Vitol-backed VTX Energy marks a new entrant into the Southern Delaware Basin while signaling Vitol’s exit from U.S. upstream operations. Explore
Industry Updates
Matador Resources announces two acquisitions in the Delaware Basin for $1.48 billion
Corporate Analysis
ExxonMobil is targeting 2.5 MMboe/d of Permian production by 2030. Novi Intelligence examines the inventory, activity increases, infrastructure, and execution required to reach that goal.
Corporate Analysis
APA’s Permian asset combines more than 4,000 remaining drilling locations, competitive breakeven economics, and a unique gas marketing strategy that positions the company for improving
Industry Updates
Diversified Energy is partnering with Carlyle to acquire Camino Natural Resources’ Anadarko assets through a $1.175 billion ABS-financed transaction, adding significant production, inventory, and future
Corporate Analysis
Ovintiv pairs low-cost Midland inventory with a maintenance strategy designed to drive long-term returns.
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Novi Calgary Connect 2026

Mike Stinebaugh is a Principal Analyst at Novi Labs. He was drawn to the company for its elite data quality and proprietary inventory forecasts. Mike possesses 10 years of experience across a wide range of roles in the oil & gas realm. Prior to Novi he worked at Post Oak Minerals, Tellurian, Wood Mackenzie and the Texas Railroad Commission.

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