The oil and gas industry has gained a reputation as the world’s largest industry. The world’s dependence on this industry is continuously increasing as the global economy continues to depend heavily on petroleum-based products. The disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has also affected the oil and gas industry. This industry has experienced fluctuation because of the decrease in energy demand.

Oil and gas industry companies have had to deal with many challenges. But there are few areas where they should focus on in particular. These areas include increased sustainability, 4D Seismic Technology, increased labor costs, etc. Let take a quick look at the 15 oil and gas companies and see how they are following new trends:

Oasis Petroleum Inc. (NASDAQ: OAS)

Oasis Petroleum Inc. (NASDAQ: OAS) shares were trading down -19.10% at $0.17 at the time of writing on Friday. Oasis Petroleum Inc. (NASDAQ: OAS) share price went from a low point around $0.19 to briefly over $3.65 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $0.17. OAS market cap has remained high, hitting $67.94M at the time of writing, giving it a price-to-sales ratio of more than 0.

Oasis Petroleum Inc and Lonestar Resources US Inc’s bankruptcy filings are preparing for restructurings that put oil-and-gas producers on track for their biggest year of bankruptcies since the 2016 shale downturn. If we look at the recent analyst rating OAS, MKM Partners downgraded coverage on OAS shares with a Neutral rating.

Lonestar Resources US Inc. (LONE)

Lonestar Resources US Inc. (LONE) last closed at $0.31, in a 52-week range of $0.19 to $3.20. Lonestar Resources US Inc. (LONE) earlier disclosed that it and certain of its direct and indirect wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries have entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement with its largest stakeholders that will reduce approximately $390 million in aggregate debt obligations and preferred equity interests. LONE market cap has remained high, hitting $6.21 M at the time of writing.

Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO)

Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) stock soar by 4.30% to $4.12. The most recent rating by Northland Capital, on September 14, 2020, is at a Market perform. Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO) earlier shared an update showing the reinstatement of a base dividend, recent debt reduction initiatives, and a transparent framework for future capital allocation and uses of free cash flow intended to maximize long-term shareholder value. This company has a total market capitalization of $3.12 billion at the time of writing.

Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: OXY)

Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: OXY) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 1.96%. The most recent rating by Scotiabank, on September 24, 2020, is at a Sector outperform. Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) has earlier disclosed that it has signed an agreement to sell its onshore assets in Colombia to The Carlyle Group for a total of approximately $825 million, with $700 million upfront and the remainder payable subject to certain production and commodity price targets.

WPX Energy Inc. (NYSE: WPX)

WPX Energy Inc. (NYSE: WPX) rose 6.02% after gaining more than $0.28 on Friday. Previously, U.S. oil and gas producer Devon Energy Corp disclosed that it will buy shale-oil rival WPX Energy Inc for $2.56 billion as it looks to boost its presence in the top U.S. oilfield. WPX Energy Inc. (WPX) has a total market capitalization of $2.61 billion at the time of writing.

Apache Corporation (NASDAQ: APA)

Apache Corporation (NASDAQ: APA) last closed at $9.74, in a 52-week range of $3.80 to $33.77. Analysts have a consensus price target of $16.84. Apache Corporation (APA) earlier released its 2020 Sustainability Report, which showed the company’s performance in governance, environmental stewardship, health and safety, workforce development, and community engagement. If we look at its liquidity, it has a current ratio of $3.51 billion at the time of writing.

Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE: DVN)

Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE: DVN) stock soar by 5.49% to $9.60. The most recent rating by Truist, on October 01, 2020, is at a Buy. Devon Energy Corporation (DVN) has recently disclosed that it has completed the sale of Barnett Shale assets to Banpu Kalnin Ventures (BKV). Devon received a cash payment of $320 million from BKV at closing, after adjusting for a $170 million deposit received in April 2020.

Noble Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NBL)

Noble Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NBL) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 1.44%. The most recent rating by Citigroup, on August 31, 2020, is at a Neutral. Chevron Corporation (CVX) has disclosed that its acquisition of Noble Energy, Inc. (NBL) has been completed after the approval by Noble Energy shareholders. NBL has moved up 209.89% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -66.27% from its 52-weeks high.

Parsley Energy Inc. (NYSE: PE)

Parsley Energy Inc. (NYSE: PE) last closed at $9.41, in a 52-week range of $3.92 to $20.13. Analysts have a consensus price target of $15.63. Parsley Energy Inc. (PE) has earlier announced that it is planning to report third-quarter 2020 financial results on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. This company market capitalization is $3.76 billion at the time of writing.

Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE: KOS)

Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE: KOS) stock soar by 5.10% to $1.03. The most recent rating by Goldman, on May 14, 2020, is at a Neutral. Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS) disclosed earlier that it has closed a Gulf of Mexico facility with Beal Bank USA and Trafigura Trading LLC (Trafigura). Kosmos has restructured its previously announced Gulf of Mexico prepayment facility into a five-year $200 million term-loan facility secured against the Company’s U.S. Gulf of Mexico assets.

Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE: AR)

Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE: AR) shares headed rising, higher as much as 3.33%. The most recent rating by Northland Capital, on September 24, 2020, is at an Outperform. Antero Resources Corporation (AR) earlier revealed the publication of its 2019 Corporate Sustainability Report.  The report details Antero’s ongoing commitment to environmental excellence, strong governance, safe operations, and the communities in which it operates.

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP)

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) last closed at $33.07, in a 52-week range of $20.84 to $67.13. Analysts have a consensus price target of $49.81. ConocoPhillips (COP) has earlier shared information regarding certain preliminary third-quarter 2020 operational and financial updates. The final third-quarter results will be reported on Oct. 29. This company has a total market capitalization of $1.92 billion.

Southwestern Energy Company (NYSE: SWN)

Southwestern Energy Company (NYSE: SWN) rose 3.96% after gaining more than $0.09 on Friday. Southwestern Energy Company (SWN) share price went from a low point around $1.06 to briefly over $3.90 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $2.51. SWN market cap has remained high, hitting $1.37 billion at the time of writing.

Centennial Resource Development Inc. (NASDAQ: CDEV)

Centennial Resource Development Inc. (NASDAQ: CDEV) rose 4.79% after gaining more than $0.02 on Friday. Centennial Resource Development Inc. (CDEV) share price went from a low point around $0.24 to briefly over $5.35 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $0.63. CDEV market cap has remained high, hitting $160.61 million at the time of writing.

Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE: OVV)

Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE: OVV) stock soar by 4.73% to $7.75. The most recent rating by Credit Suisse, on August 05, 2020, is at a Neutral. Ovintiv Inc. (OVV) has moved up 295.71% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -66.76% from its 52-weeks high. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $1.92 billion at the time of writing.