AUGUST 2022 Volume 65 No. 8 0822 Cover_62 8/8/2022 10:28 AM Page 1 THE ISSUE The " Better Business " Publication Serving the Exploration / Drilling / Production Industry AUGUST 2022 Natural Gas Liquids Marcellus & Utica Activity Hydraulic Fracturing Tech Is the time at hand to implement comprehensive well refracturing programs in unconventional resource plays? AOGR's August cover story examines how business, operational and environmental considerations are making a strong case for refracturing. Guest authors also examine the exciting results operators are achieving using ceramic microproppants to improve daily performance and long-term ultimate recovery. August's special reports open by decoding the dynamics at work in natural gas liquids markets. Although key metrics may seem awash in contradictions, a deeper dive reveals how NGL market trends are being shaped by a familiar set of fundamentals. Next, August checks in with Appalachian Basin producers as they continue to polish their approaches to accessing premier Marcellus and Utica natural gas reserves for consumers across the country and around world. Industry news includes Official Convention Sections for PAW and the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers. Cover photo by Gene McMahon courtesy of Universal Pressure Pumping, Inc. Issue photography courtesy of Range Resources. NEWS 14 | In the Courts: Ruling says FERC may include exports in certification calculus; Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma cheers U.S. Supreme Court ruling regarding tribal lands 14 | Executive Branch: Administration hits Iran with new oil sanctions 16 | ESG Investing: West Virginia releases list of barred financial institutions 18 | Association Leadership: KOGA taps Cate as president 19 | Industry Updates: Chord Energy emerges from Whiting and Oasis combination; Ring Energy obtains assets from Stronghold; BKV Corp. acquires Barnett assets from XTO; Momentum Midstream buys Midcoast assets 28 | Federal Energy Policy: Manchin agreement with Schumer revives energy legislation 84 | Industry Employment: TIPRO points to industry job growth 87 | Supporting Students: INOGA event supports scholarships for industry's next generation 87 | Mergers and Acquisitions: PwC report predicts deal activity will pick up OFFICIAL CONVENTION SECTION 32 | PAW: Wyoming industry growing despite hinderances 39 | Texas Alliance: Surging Texas industry still leaves room for improvement COLUMNS 23 | Tech Connections 25 | Washington Watch DEPARTMENTS 11 | Calendar 12 | Oil & Gas Counts 14 | Industry Digest 90 | Industry Focus 97 | Classified Advertising 98 | Advertisers Indexhttp://WWW.PROPX.COM