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Wyoming Oil Breaks Even Amid OPEC+ Output Surge
6/4/2025
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Story summary
- Wyoming's Powder River Basin oil breaks even at $60 per barrel, as reported by Enverus Intelligence Research.
- OPEC+ raised output by 411,000 barrels per day in July 2025, influencing U.S. shale operations.
- Analysts identify potential in semiconventional oil sources, despite existing challenges.
- Global oversupply could pressure prices, impacting job completions in Wyoming.
- Wyoming's drilling activity is stable, with rig numbers increasing from 17-18 to 21.
