Oil and Gas Investor Magazine - January 2013
Cover Story
Emerging Oil
Explorers are meeting with few challenges in finding new oil-producing pay across the Lower 48 from horizontal wellbores. Here’s a look at the Tuscaloosa Marine shale, Pearsall and Scoop plays. Plus, a preview of a barely explored, oily Nevada reservoir.
Feature
Anti-Corruption Measures
Enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act is on the rise. Here’s how oil and gas companies can minimize liability.
Rove Ruminates
The GOP’s “architect” dissects what went wrong, and what’s ahead, following President Obama’s re-election.
Setting the Bar
What is the size of the resource base in the U.S., and at what cost can it be brought to market? A recent report from ITG Investment Research tackles these questions and more.
Sifting Big Data
New data systems are smoothing the way for analysts as they assess the value of complex lease holdings. The results can help in day-to-day operations as well as in A&D.
The Marcellus Matures
Appalachian operators cope with low commodity prices and increased regulatory scrutiny as regional natural gas output continues to rise.
The Next Generation
A couple of energy finance guys founded networking organization Young Professionals in Energy to extend the global energy bond.
At Closing
Bright Spots
Capital Markets
Preferred Equity Prospers
Nonconvertible perpetual preferred equity issuance grew by more than 85% in 2012.
The Jobs Effect
For operators seeking capital to grow, the act provides opportunities via both public and private channels.
Company Briefs
Zaza at the Crossroads
What started as three partners and a small Eagle Ford prospect is now valued at near $200 million, but can newly public ZaZa Energy overcome a year of unexpected turns?
Completions
E&P Momentum
From the Editor-in-Chief
Legends
Regional Report
Kevin Ramnarine, Minister for Energy and Energy Affairs
Speaks to GBR about his plans to reinvent the sector during the third year into his mandate.
Looking Forward
A renaissance.
Reinventing itself
Trinidad and Tobago is one of the oldest producers of oil in the world, but the time has come to reinvent its industry.
Reinvention from Within: On The Island(s)
Trinidad and Tobago has realized that the time has come to look again at the processes and practices of its energy industry and to adapt modern methods.
Reinvention: On The Global Stage
No longer able to rely on consistent demand from the U.S, Trinidad and Tobago is looking to diversify its trading and business partners.
Rikhi Rampersad, Partner, Deloitte
Speaks to GBR about the steps Trinidad and Tobago must take to continue attracting foreign direct investment.
Technology Report
Core Competency
An independent revisits a classic technology to deliver new answers to questions about oil production from unconventional reservoirs.