Oil and Gas Investor Magazine - November 2014
Cover Story
Powder River Becomes High-Profile Contender
Wyoming’s Powder River Basin re-emerges as a multi-formation tight oil play that could contend with other high-profile basins.
INTERACTIVE ARTICLE
Powder River Becomes High-Profile Contender
'Operators are pursuing the Powder River's oily potential.'
Feature
Eagle Ford's Acceleration Positively Affects Production, Capital
Whether tuned to the keys of E&P or capital, the refrains were nearly all positive at the recent DUG Eagle Ford conference.
Eagle Ford's Acceleration Positively Affects Production, Capital
At the recent DUG Eagle Ford conference, analyses of the play yielded positive results.
Estimates Are Being Made For US LNG Export Projects
How many U.S. LNG export projects will materialize? It’s early days, and estimates vary widely.
How To Spot Small-Cap Opportunity
Portfolio manager Bryan Dutt has his eye out for opportunities in the small-cap arena. Sometimes the hunt is like guerilla warfare.
How To Spot Small-Cap Opportunity
Portfolio manager Bryan Dutt discusses the strategies of his Ironman Energy Capital fund.
Investors Weigh In On E&P Trends
A recent survey of investors by Baird Energy offers insights into current macro and industry trends.
Investors Weigh In On E&P Trends
A survey of investors yielded insights on WTI, natural gas and basin economics.
Newer Drilling Techniques Revive Cotton Valley
Having flown under the radar for years after being depleted by conventional drillers, the East Texas portion of this large, older gas field is beginning to light up screens once more.
Newer Drilling Techniques Revive Cotton Valley
Hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling are helping the field's East Texas portion regain traction.
What's Next For Magnum Hunter?
Record-setting Marcellus and Utica wells will be on line soon, a big midstream IPO is in the offing in 2015 and liquidity is increasing. What’s next for Magnum Hunter?
What's Next For Magnum Hunter?
Record-setting Marcellus and Utica wells will be online soon, a big midstream IPO is in the offing in 2015 and liquidity is increasing. What’s next for Magnum Hunter?
A&D Trends
Conventional Deals Make A Comeback
After 2012, there was a significant uptick in conventional asset transaction activity.
Conventional Deals Make A Comeback
Recently, there have been more conventional asset transactions, partly due to 'consolidation in the Big Three oil plays.'
At Closing
Regulations And The Future Of Natural Gas
Power sector regulations that are affecting coal will likely affect natural gas, according to the Institute of 21st Century Energy's senior vice president of policy.
Regulations And The Future Of Natural Gas
Natural gas and coal are targets for strict regulations that could include bans, according to the Institute of 21st Century Energy.
Bright Spots
Matching Energy Companies With 'Like-Minded' Buyers
Brant Hocke, who sells energy equity to investors, discusses his must-have traits for public companies.
Matching Energy Companies With 'Like-Minded' Buyers
Brant Hocke discusses what he looks for in public companies.
Completions
Assessing The Permian Basin's Value
Encana Corp. and Breitburn Energy Partners made large transactions in the basin, which hosted $11.2 billion in deals.
Assessing The Permian Basin's Value
In the third quarter, the Permian hosted $11.2 billion in deals.
E&P Momentum
Slow Global Demand, Rising US Supply Lower Oil Prices
Crude prices are falling even as geopolitical events in Iraq, Russia and North Africa disrupt international supply growth.
Slow Global Demand, Rising US Supply Lower Oil Prices
Crude prices are falling; it's time to address the 800-pound gorilla in the room.
From the Editor-in-Chief
Watching Oil Price Fluctuations
'There's just too much oil and its crashing up against lower demand,' said The Wall Street Journal energy reporter Russell Gold.
Legends
Discussing The Wolfbone's Potential
Geologist Rich Masterson discusses the Wolfbone play in the Delaware Basin, which he 'originated.'
On the Money
Analysts' Oil, Dollar Price Calls Get Investors' Attention
When energy investors are in 'painful' periods, reports of which long-term commodity prices are being discounted become popular.
Analysts' Oil, Dollar Price Calls Get Investors' Attention
When energy investors enter 'painful periods,' the reports of which prices are being discounted attract attention.
Trends & Analysis
Revised: The Permian's 3Q 2014 Production
Hart Energy analysts revised their forecast for the Permian Basin.
Revised: The Permian's 3Q 2014 Production
Hart Energy's Stratas Advisors revised its third-quarter 2014 production forecast for the Permian Basin.