January 5, 2015

ConocoPhillips (COP) today announced first oil production from the Eldfisk II project in the Norwegian North Sea. “Eldfisk II joins Ekofisk South as the second major project startup in Norway since late 2013,” said Matt Fox, executive vice president, Exploration and Production. “These projects will increase ultimate resource recovery and extend the field life of this premier legacy asset for

Evolution Petroleum Corporation (NYSE MKT: EPM) today declared a monthly cash dividend on its perpetual non-convertible 8.5% Series A Cumulative Preferred Stock. The dividend is for the month of January 2015 and is payable on February 2, 2015 to holders of record at the close of business on January 15, 2015.  The payment will be 1/12th of the 8.5% annualized

Concho Resources Inc. (CXO) (the “Company” or “Concho”) today announced an updated 2015 capital program of $2.0 billion, as a result of the sharp decline in commodity prices. With this level of activity, the Company expects to generate 16% to 20% year-over-year production growth in 2015. Tim Leach, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, commented, “Reducing the capital program while