Oil and Gas Investor Magazine - May 2013

Cover Story

The Niobrara Extends its Reach

Multiple zones are expanding the options for operators seeking to maximize recovery in this fast-growing, liquids-rich play.

Feature

Cheniere's LNG PLay

Charif Souki, co-founder and leader of Cheniere Energy Inc. and Cheniere Energy Partners LP, details the giant opportunities in a new industry: U.S. liquefied natural gas exports.

Fracing's Water - Management Boom

Hydraulic fracturing of shales gives rise to a skyrocketing related business—water management.

Seeds of Samson

Samson Resources was the mightiest family-owned oil and gas company in the U.S. before its sale a year ago. Now, Samson veterans are greenshoots of new ventures sprouting nationwide.

The Bakken Gets a Leg Up

Exploration of the Three Forks’ benches and downspacing are two watchwords in the Bakken shale for 2013.

Tight Oil: How Much, For How Long

The industry’s outlook for tight-oil production offers a view into its long-term potential.

What's New in Royalties

What’s new in the royalties market? Which basins offer the best opportunities at present? We checked in with several industry specialists to find out.

At Closing

Bright Spots

Completions

E&P Momentum

From the Editor-in-Chief

Legends

Trends & Analysis