In the decades ahead, global energy pricing must balance on the teeter-totter of affordability versus investment sustainability.

These days, an E&P’s most important relationship may be with its commercial banker. Three lenders offer strategy and advice on how to get debt deals done in today’s shaky financial market.

Often seen as a contrarian, Steve Farris molded Apache Corp. through a disciplined acquire-and-exploit strategy, then drilled up the treasures to drive growth. The time may be ripe again for more acquisitions.

Rising shale production will radically transform the U.S. supply picture. Will the operational success of U.S. gas producers be their financial undoing?

East Texas and North Louisiana have served another tantalizing reservoir—the superb Haynesville shale.

The new administration and Congress have the oil and gas industry in their sights as they aim to tackle the three Es: the economy, energy and the environment.

The current global E&P financial environment creates an abundance of buying opportunities domestically and abroad. Here is how to use the holding-company structure in crossborder deal-making.

In the past, oilfield-safety programs were often considered an onerous expense required by OSHA regulation. In the Permian Basin, OSHA, producers and contractors have joined to leverage exemplary safety records into a competitive edge.

Looking for strong management alignment with shareholders’ interest? Here are a few oil and gas producers with CEOs heavily invested in the company’s success.

Don’t let low value determinations block value-creation and capital-raising efforts. Focus on the strategy ahead and consider these ways to raise funds.

Free the markets, and do your part by not skipping stones.

Deepwater and international markets will drive service growth.

Even in the downturn, key pipelines will be built.

Prospective buyers focused on liquidity are in the catbird seat.

 A producing field’s geothermal hot water helps generate its electricity.