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Robert Polk

Research Director

Robert Polk is a Research Director at Novi Labs, primarily focusing on Corporate Research. He possesses 15 years of energy finance experience across banking, research, and consulting. Leveraging Novi’s proprietary inventory and production forecasts enables differentiated research for assessing asset quality and depth and its impact on financial performance.
Corporate Analysis
EQT raised 2026 production guidance to ~6.6 Bcfe/d while continuing to strengthen its balance sheet. Explore how more than 17 years of Marcellus inventory, low
Corporate Analysis
Occidental Petroleum has assembled one of the largest Lower 48 inventories through strategic acquisitions. Novi Intelligence examines the quality, longevity, and economics of Oxy’s core
Corporate Analysis
The Devon-Coterra merger creates a Delaware Basin powerhouse with more sub-$60/bbl inventory than any other operator and over 20 years of remaining development runway.
Corporate Analysis
Expand combines deep Haynesville inventory, LNG exposure, and large-scale gas production to support long-term growth and cash flow generation.
Industry Updates
Higher oil prices boosted cash flow in Q1 2026, but Lower 48 producers largely maintained disciplined spending and cautious capital allocation.
Corporate Analysis
EQT pairs deep Marcellus inventory with sub-$3.50/Mcf breakevens and strong free cash flow generation.
Corporate Analysis
Chord Energy combines deep Williston inventory with longer laterals and competitive breakevens to support multi-decade development.
Corporate Analysis
Permian Resources combines low-cost breakevens with deep inventory, reinforcing its position as a Delaware Basin cost leader.
Corporate Analysis
Range Resources pairs top-tier Marcellus inventory with multi-decade runway and additional upside in deeper formations.
Corporate Analysis
Diamondback is shifting from acquisition-driven growth to organic expansion as it builds a multi-decade inventory position in the Permian.
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Robert Polk is a Research Director at Novi Labs, primarily focusing on Corporate Research. He possesses 15 years of energy finance experience across banking, research, and consulting. Leveraging Novi’s proprietary inventory and production forecasts enables differentiated research for assessing asset quality and depth and its impact on financial performance.

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