Oil and Gas Investor Magazine - June 2014
Cover Story
Companies Working In Marcellus Discuss Its Growth
Five companies working in the Marcellus Shale are profiled.
Feature
'Increasing Demands' Forecast For Utica
Based on increased activity, the analytical team in Hart's Research & Consulting department revised its Utica valuation map.
2013 Excellence Award Winners
This section highlights the chosen winners from 2013.
A Primer On Calculating Market Value
Usually, oil and gas valuation calculations are made with only partial data. A statistical analysis tool can help you find the "implied market value."
A Primer On Water Recycling
Contributors discuss how recycling the wastewater from drilling projects can "reduce costs" and provide other benefits.
Analyzing Pioneer Natural Resources' Success
CEO Scott Sheffield, chosen as Oil and Gas Investor's Executive of the Year, discusses strategies, goals and outlooks.
Operators Work In Area Extending From Eagle Ford
Many companies are working the area, but Halcon Resources Corp. "is spending more on its wells than other operators by drilling longer laterals."
Piceance Basin Stands Out In Niobrara Shale
The recent work of WPX Energy Inc. in the Piceance Basin is profiled.
The Changing Model Of Limited Partners
More limited partners "are stepping up to be co-investors and in a few cases, even co-leads" as the traditional model of investment changes.
With Energy-Focused Curriculum, School May Help Ease 'Great Crew Change'
A Houston high school that emphasizes the energy industry aims to turn out the next generation of oil, gas and alternative energy professionals.
At Closing
Analysts Discuss Marcellus Production
According to a Jefferies & Co. analyst, "takeaway production in the northeast region of the Marcellus Shale at present is 'barely ahead' of production."
Bright Spots
Lier Discusses Technology Investment
Kristian Lier was interviewed by Oil and Gas Investor about his work in the U.S. with Energy Ventures.
Completions
Houston Will Likely Remain A Hub For Industry Jobs
In 30 years, 2 million people are forecast to move to Harris County, and this influx will "spawn about 1 million new jobs."
E&P Momentum
Analyzing Oil And Gas Revenue
According to a current metric, combined monthly revenues from oil, natural gas and NGL topped $37 billion in February 2014.
From the Editor-in-Chief
A Closer Look At The Marcellus And Utica Shales
The Marcellus Shale was "a big reason" that April 2014 was "the most prolific natural gas producing month in U.S. history," according to estimates from Bentek Energy.
Legends
Shackouls Discusses Unconventional Resource Development
Bobby Shackouls, who has been in the industry since 1972, discussed his outlook for unconventional resource development.