Unlocking the Pearsall Shale

In this ComboCast episode, the team dives into one of the most talked about emerging plays in U.S. oil & gas: the Pearsall Shale. Once overshadowed by the Eagle Ford and written off after the 2008 financial crisis, new drilling and completion techniques are producing results that have operators taking another look. Hosted by Dylan, Mohamad, and Ross from ComboCurve, this episode combines industry expertise across reservoir engineering and geology. The team analyzes the emerging Pearsall Shale using public data, discusses recent operator activity and economics, shares insights on exploration trends, and offers a behind the scenes look at how energy professionals use ComboCurve to evaluate new opportunities. 00:00 Introduction 01:26 Meet the Panel 05:25 Why Everyone Is Talking About Pearsall 09:35 The Return of Oil & Gas Exploration 12:50 Pearsall vs Eagle Ford 18:01 Where Operators Are Drilling Now 26:56 Why Early Pearsall Wells Failed 31:07 Modern Wells Are Crushing Old Results 34:00 The $59 Break-Even Question 36:52 Is This the Next Big Play? 39:01 Office Etiquette Call In 42:50 Heartbreak or Hidden Opportunity?