Oil and Gas Finance Sourcebook
 

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More than a prospecting list . . .

Here you'll find deal terms, financing criteria and contact persons spelled out. When you use Oil and Gas Sourcebook to research financing sources, you'll be armed with critical information that will help you transact your deal fast.

 

If you know the company you want to contact, just start at the Search Page and enter the company name in the specified search field. Not sure of the exact company name? Type in a keyword which is distinct, or use the “wildcard” character “*” with the keyword. You may get several options in the results, but click on the specific company name you are looking for to access the full listing.

 

Or if you're looking for companies located in a specific state or country, the Search Page can also help you. Enter your criteria and all the companies with locations in that area will be pulled up alphabetically by company name. Click on the company name to access the full listing.

 

The Advanced Search Options help you find companies by their preferences (whether they prefer to operate or not; are they interested in oil, gas or both; do they have geographic preferences for operations – as opposed to where their facilities are located). You cal select from ten geographical regions in the United States , as well as Canada and other international arenas.

 

Oil and Gas Finance Sourcebook is divided into 12 categories or sections according to the type of financing or service provided. Some companies appear in more than one section. To browse through a category, click on the appropriate section name in the left-hand navigation bar. That will bring up a listing of all the companies in the section by name, headquarters location and a brief description.

 

Who is included in the listings?

The sections on Drilling Risk Capital and Reserve Purchasers contain information about companies and individuals that invest in those sectors of the oil and gas industries.

 

Listings in the first two sections can contain significant information about the company's current interests and preferences, but they do not necessarily describe all possible criteria. If, for example, an operating, hydrocarbon or deal preference is not listed, it means that the company has not expressed a preference in these categories. Please note that a preference is just that – not a prerequisite that excludes other options. In cases where data are omitted, such as drilling-depth limitation or reserve sizes, either (1) they do not apply; or (2) the company looks at projects on a case-by-case basis and wants to look at as many deals as possible; and/or (3) some companies are more private than others.

 

Also in these sections, companies may choose to list deal requirements and deal stoppers, so you will know first-hand if a particular company prefers or discourages certain criteria. In addition to deal requirements, certain companies have chosen to talk about recent deals as well, including information such as the property bought, the value of the property, and who bought/sold the property.

 

The remaining sections list institutions that are either direct sources of financing, such as Commercial Banks , or can arrange financing, such as Investment/Merchant Banks . These firms accept many industry and non-industry proposals. They all require well-developed business plans, management resumes, and if applicable, operating histories. It is important that these items be available for review prior to making the first contact. Proposals that fall outside the indicated investment preferences are of little or no interest to most of the listed institutions.

 

If you're looking for drilling risk capital …

With access to Oil and Gas Finance Sourcebook , you will know in advance the specific project criteria a deal-taker wants to see. All you have to do is check the listings in the section Drilling Risk Capital , read through the descriptions, and call the primary contact. Instant qualified partners! Never again will you waste time sending unwanted proposals – or even worse, presenting a plan that was doomed from the start because it didn't meet the company's criteria. You'll go directly to the right person – fast.

 

If you're selling non-strategic assets …

A time of great change equals great opportunity – and many companies are seizing the chance to make acquisitions this year. If you have assets to sell, you'll find qualified buyers in the section Reserve Purchasers . Oil and Gas Finance Sourcebook is a terrific source of data room participants. No cold calling. Every company pre-qualified. At one glance you'll discover exactly what a prospective buyer is looking for: size or property (ranging from one well to company-sized acquisitions), dollar range, whether there's a fit before you ever dial a phone. You save time and eliminate costly third-party fees!

 

If you're looking for financing…

Whether you're looking for traditional sources or creatively structured capital, start with Oil and Gas Finance Sourcebook . You'll find eight different types of financing organizations to aid you in your search, from commercial banks to venture capital firms. Plus, you get full information on what they're looking for. And in your search for financing, don't forget international sources.

 

In short, by accessing Oil and Gas Finance Sourcebook you increase your chances of finding your next financing source or industry partner. The result of exhaustive research, the Sourcebook simplifies your search for capital. It's your best friend in a changing market.

 

Please help us keep the Sourcebook current and accurate ...

If your company's information has changed, or you know of companies not now listed which would be valuable resources to our readers, please let us know. You can call the Directory Editor at (713) 260-6400; or you can fax the information to us at (713) 840-8585; or email hartdirectories@hartenergy.com .

 

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If you have any questions or comments about Oil and Gas Finance Sourcebook , please call (713) 260-6400 or email your comments to hartdirectories@hartenergy.com.