Archive for December, 2014

Denton Fracturing Ban Enacted, but the Battle is Far from Over

Denton Fracturing Ban Enacted, but the Battle is Far from Over

The hydraulic fracturing ban approved by the city of Denton on November 4 comes into effect today, but is already being contested by the industry in Denton’s courts. The Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) filed a lawsuit calling the …

December 2, 2014 - 2:09 pm Fracing, Oil and Gas 360 Articles
South Stream Cancelled by Russia

South Stream Cancelled by Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Monday that Russia will be cancelling its $40 billion South Stream gas pipeline project. Mr. Putin cited unwillingness from European countries as the main reason for shutting down the project saying: “[the project’s cancellation] is …

December 2, 2014 - 1:58 pm International, Oil and Gas 360 Articles

Weatherford to Sell its Engineered Chemistry and Drilling Fluids Businesses for $825 Million in Cash and Earnout

Weatherford International plc (WFT) (the “Company”) has signed a definitive agreement with an affiliate of The Lubrizol Corporation (“Lubrizol”), a Berkshire Hathaway company, for the sale of the Company’s engineered chemistry and Integrity drilling fluids business. The businesses …

December 2, 2014 - 12:56 pm Energy RSS

Torchlight Energy Enters Into $40 Million Senior Secured Note Facility

Torchlight Energy Enters Into $40 Million Senior Secured Note Facility

December 2, 2014 - 8:17 am 360 Company Releases

Bellatrix Announces the Sale of Minority Interests in its New Deep Cut Gas Plant and Facilities Being Constructed in the Alder Flats Area and the Securing of Additional Strategic Firm Capacity in the Strachan Area

Bellatrix Announces the Sale of Minority Interests in its New Deep Cut Gas Plant and Facilities Being Constructed in the Alder Flats Area and the Securing of Additional Strategic Firm Capacity in the Strachan Area

December 2, 2014 - 8:00 am Uncategorized

PDC Energy Inc. (PDCE) Hits New 52-week Low During December 01 Session

PDC Energy Inc. (PDCE) Hits New 52-week Low During December 01 Session

December 2, 2014 - 7:00 am 360 Company Releases

Carbo Ceramics Inc. (CRR) Hits New 52-week Low During December 01 Session

Carbo Ceramics Inc. (CRR) Hits New 52-week Low During December 01 Session

December 2, 2014 - 7:00 am 360 Company Releases

Lower Oil Prices Add to Growing Concerns in Venezuela

OPEC’s decision last week to leave production output unchanged has left some member countries reeling. While large producers in the cartel like Saudi Arabia and Kuwait continue to weather the storm as oil prices continue their downward plunge, other countries …

December 1, 2014 - 6:28 pm International, Oil and Gas 360 Articles
Raymond James Upgrades 3 Oil Service Companies

Raymond James Upgrades 3 Oil Service Companies

RJ Sees Post OPEC Selloff as “Fleeting”

Raymond James announced today that it was upgrading three oil service companies’ ratings. Basic Energy Services, Inc. (ticker: BAS), Nabors Industries Ltd. (ticker: NBR) and Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (ticker: PTEN) all had their …

December 1, 2014 - 6:17 pm Oil and Gas 360 Articles, Oilfield Services

Emerald Oil Announces Increased Borrowing Base Under Its Revolving Credit Facility

Emerald Oil Announces Increased Borrowing Base Under Its Revolving Credit Facility

December 1, 2014 - 5:00 pm Uncategorized

VAALCO Energy To Present at 4th Annual Cowen Ultimate Energy Conference

VAALCO Energy To Present at 4th Annual Cowen Ultimate Energy Conference

December 1, 2014 - 4:11 pm 360 Company Releases

Arch Coal Expresses Serious Concerns about EPA’s Proposed GHG Regulations

Arch Coal Expresses Serious Concerns about EPA’s Proposed GHG Regulations

December 1, 2014 - 3:45 pm Uncategorized
Oil prices turned firmly lower during midday trading on Tuesday. Crude futures were little changed earlier in the session, depressed by a report of record Saudi production but supported by expectations that oil exporters would agree to cut output at an OPEC meeting next week. Oil & Gas 360

Bellatrix Exploration Announces $118 Million Acquisition

Increases 2015 Production Guidance                        

Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. (ticker: BXE) announced this morning that it has completed the acquisition of assets within its core Alder Flats area of west central Alberta (greater Ferrier region) from an unidentified oil and gas producer …

Oil and Gas 360® Looks at E&Ps in Canada – Part Four

Oil and Gas 360® Looks at E&Ps in Canada – Part Four

In the last three weeks, Oil and Gas 360® has reviewed a dozen Canadian E&Ps, looking at operations, financial performance and comments from top management during recent conference calls and management discussions. The four Canadian E&Ps covered this week range …

December 1, 2014 - 2:24 pm Canada, Oil and Gas 360 Articles
After OPEC Decision Sent Oil Spiraling Down, New Week Sees Prices Climbing Back

After OPEC Decision Sent Oil Spiraling Down, New Week Sees Prices Climbing Back

Following last Thursday’s announcement by OPEC that the cartel would maintain its present oil production levels, prices of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude closed at $66.15 per barrel on Friday. In early trading Monday, the U.S. benchmark hit a low …

December 1, 2014 - 1:44 pm Oil and Gas 360 Articles, OPEC

Range Declares Quarterly Dividend

Range Declares Quarterly Dividend

December 1, 2014 - 12:54 pm 360 Company Releases

Bellatrix announces strategic $118 million acquisition and increased production guidance

Bellatrix announces strategic $118 million acquisition and increased production guidance

December 1, 2014 - 8:00 am 360 Company Releases

Miller Energy Announces Its Fiscal Second Quarter 2014 Earnings and Operational Call and Reaffirms Its Hedge Position

Miller Energy Announces Its Fiscal Second Quarter 2014 Earnings and Operational Call and Reaffirms Its Hedge Position

December 1, 2014 - 7:00 am Uncategorized

Magnum Hunter Resources Declares Monthly Cash Dividend on Series C Preferred Stock, Series D Preferred Stock and Series E Preferred Stock

Magnum Hunter Resources Declares Monthly Cash Dividend on Series C Preferred Stock, Series D Preferred Stock and Series E Preferred Stock

December 1, 2014 - 7:00 am Uncategorized