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The Price(s) of Operating in the Oil & Gas Business

The Price(s) of Operating in the Oil & Gas Business

Commodity prices are influenced by several factors, including short-term catalysts and long term stimulus. Supply and demand often dictates short term prices, while factors such as future demand expectations and production decisions by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries …

January 28, 2014 - 5:05 pm Offshore, Oil and Gas 360 Articles, OPEC
Magellan Petroleum Aims to Capitalize on Australia’s Growing Natural Gas Market

Magellan Petroleum Aims to Capitalize on Australia’s Growing Natural Gas Market

Magellan Petroleum Corporation (ticker: MPET) is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company with assets in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom. The development of a CO2-enhanced oil recovery program at its Poplar Dome …

Natural Gas – Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going

Natural Gas – Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going

Natural gas has come a long way since the Chinese first transported it in 500 B.C. through bamboo shoots to boil sea water, and make drinkable.

Nowadays, natural gas is the world’s fastest growing fossil fuel, with global consumption expected …

January 17, 2014 - 10:26 am Fracing, International, Oil and Gas 360 Articles, OPEC

Petrobras Announces Production Sharing Contract with Four Companies, Prepares to Develop Libra Basin

Petróleo Brasileiro S.A., or Petrobras (ticker: PBR), is the state-run oil company of Brazil and has operations in 24 countries across five continents. It is the largest producer in South America and participates in E&P, refining, trade, transportation, petrochemicals, oil …

October 23, 2013 - 3:00 pm Oil and Gas 360 Articles, OPEC, Regulatory

The Blue Flame is Creating a Blue Ocean for Rail Transport: Liquefied Natural Gas Making its Mark in the Railroad Industry

The impact of natural gas is making its mark on the transportation industry. OAG360 covered a recent $68 million investment by the United Parcel Service (ticker: UPS) for its liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles in 2013. Now, the railroad industry …

October 11, 2013 - 3:15 pm Oil and Gas 360 Articles, OPEC

McClendon’s American Energy Enters Utica Shale with $1.7 Billion in Financing

American Energy Partners, LP was founded by Aubrey K. McClendon in April 2013. The Oklahoma City-based company aims to capitalize on opportunities available in unconventional resource plays onshore in the United States. McClendon co-founded Chesapeake Energy (ticker: CHK) in …

UPS Invests $68 Million for its LNG-Fueled Fleet

United Parcel Service Inc. (ticker: UPS) is the world’s largest package delivery company and a leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics services. The company has invested in the emergence of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for its vehicles, and …

October 9, 2013 - 4:58 pm Oil and Gas 360 Articles
Japan and India Create LNG Buyer’s Group in Hopes of Luring Additional Imports

Japan and India Create LNG Buyer’s Group in Hopes of Luring Additional Imports

The governments of Japan and India announced on September 9, 2013, a joint buyer’s group agreement to increase the importation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in an attempt to offset their rising energy prices.

According to Mari Iwata’s report in …

September 10, 2013 - 3:44 pm International, Oil and Gas 360 Articles, Regulatory

Bleak Unemployment Numbers Worry Economists

The Federal Reserve (Fed) announced the addition of 169,000 jobs in its August 2013 report, and said the 7.3% unemployment rate is the lowest in five years. More than 300,000 jobs were added since June 2013. Average hourly earnings rose …

September 9, 2013 - 3:23 pm Oil and Gas 360 Articles

Nuclear Is NOT a Future Power Technology Solution

Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) announced plans on August 27, 2013, to close and decommission its Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station in Vernon, Vermont.

The station is expected to cease power production …

August 29, 2013 - 2:43 pm Oil and Gas 360 Articles, Regulatory
Bam! It’s Earnings Season Again – Q2’13 Estimates

Bam! It’s Earnings Season Again – Q2’13 Estimates

EnerCom, Inc. compiled second quarter earnings per share, revenue, EBITDA and cash flow per share analyst consensus estimates on 190 E&P and OilService companies in our database. Click here for the full chart of estimates.

The median OilService company earnings …

July 19, 2013 - 4:32 pm Analytics, Earnings, Midstream, Oil and Gas 360 Articles

Countries Unanimously Agree on Gas-pricing System at Second Gas Summit of Gas Exporting Countries Forum

Russian leader, Vladimir Putin, has been dipping his toes in to a lot of pools lately. Between his position on possibly allowing Edward Snowden to seek asylum in Russia and his hosting of the second Gas Summit of the Gas …

July 3, 2013 - 12:23 pm Oil and Gas 360 Articles, Regulatory
Let’s Work For America, Not Against It; Climate Change Speech Positive for Natural Gas

Let’s Work For America, Not Against It; Climate Change Speech Positive for Natural Gas

President Barack Obama’s first climate change speech of his second term focused on three main points: cutting carbon pollution in America, preparing the U.S. for the impacts of climate change, and leading international efforts to combat global climate change.

Our …

PetroQuest Energy Announces First Quarter 2013 Results And Provides Operations And Hedging Update

PetroQuest Energy, Inc. (PQ) announced today that the Company recorded net income available to common stockholders for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 of $2,607,000, or $0.04 per share, compared to first quarter 2012 net loss to common stockholders of …

UPS Expanding LNG-Fueled Operations

UPS Expanding LNG-Fueled Operations

UPS (ticker: UPS) plans to purchase approximately 700 liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles and build four refueling stations by the end of 2014. Upon completion, UPS says they will have the most extensive private LNG fleet in the U.S.

The …

April 25, 2013 - 12:03 pm Oil and Gas 360 Articles

Natural Gas Roundup (Week Ended 4/19/13)

NATURAL GAS INVENTORY

Current: 1,734 Bcf
Actual Injection/(Withdrawal): 30 Bcf
Economist Average Estimate: 32 Bcf
Previous: 1,704 Bcf

Click here for the chart with five year averages.

NATURAL GAS IN THE MEDIA

*Pressure Mounts on US to Export Natural Gas

Natural Gas Roundup (DOE Inventory Update)

NATURAL GAS INVENTORY (Week Ended 4/5/13)

Current: 1,673 Bcf
Actual Injection/(Withdrawal): (14) Bcf
Economist Average Estimate: (16)  Bcf
Previous: 1,687 Bcf

Click here for the chart with five year averages.

NATURAL GAS IN THE MEDIA

*Fracking Doesn’t Cause Significant Earthquakes,

April 11, 2013 - 12:01 pm Oil and Gas 360 Articles, OPEC, Politics & Opinions
Quicksilver Announces Sale to Tokyo Gas of 25% Interest in Barnett Shale Assets

Quicksilver Announces Sale to Tokyo Gas of 25% Interest in Barnett Shale Assets

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 29, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quicksilver Resources Inc. (KWK) announced today that it has executed an agreement to sell an undivided 25% interest in its Barnett Shale oil and gas assets for US$485 million to TG …

March 29, 2013 - 6:19 am Oil and Gas 360 Articles, Regulatory

EnerCom's The Oil & Gas Conference® 18 Promotional Video

 

Over 100 presenting companies with operations spanning 40 countries.

More than 2,000 investment professionals in attendance.

Big Names. Big Conference. Get in Here!

EnerCom has set the dates for The Oil & Gas Conference® 18 (www.theoilandgasconference.com). This Conference will …

March 14, 2013 - 9:19 pm Oil and Gas 360 Articles
Magnum Hunter Resources Corp. Exploring its Utica Potential

Magnum Hunter Resources Corp. Exploring its Utica Potential

Even though Magnum Hunter Resources Corp (ticker: MHR) was an early entrant into the Utica Shale (2010), the company elected to wait and watch the play’s development during 2011 and 2012. Most companies don’t have the luxury in an emerging …

January 23, 2013 - 9:12 pm Oil and Gas 360 Articles

Energy Industry Data and Trends Slides Updated

Here is a small sample of the EnerCom’s Energy Industry Data and Trends Report published monthly. The 150 page PowerPoint is designed to keep you up to date on important macroeconomic and oil & gas industry trends. For a copy …

January 22, 2013 - 7:52 pm Oil and Gas 360 Articles

Magnum Hunter Resources CEO Gary Evans on Fox Business News

Chairman and CEO Gary Evans appeared on Fox Business News to discuss natural gas inventories, prices and the five key shale plays where Magnum Hunter is active.

January 17, 2013 - 9:29 pm Oil and Gas 360 Articles
Bam! It's Earnings Season Again – Q4'12 Estimates

Bam! It's Earnings Season Again – Q4'12 Estimates

EnerCom, Inc. compiled fourth quarter earnings per share, revenue, EBITDA and cash flow per share analyst consensus estimates on 191 E&P and OilService companies in our database. Click here for the full chart of estimates.

The median OilService company earnings …

January 17, 2013 - 9:23 pm Analytics, Earnings, Midstream, Oil and Gas 360 Articles

Trans Energy, Inc. Provides Operations Update On Marcellus Horizontal Drilling Program

Company Posts Record 30-Day IP Rates

T. MARYS, W.Va., Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Trans Energy, Inc. (ticker: TENG), a pure play Marcellus Shale exploration and production company, today announced production results on the Dewhurst #110H and Dewhurst #111H in …

November 8, 2012 - 5:04 pm Oil and Gas 360 Articles, Regulatory
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp Reports Q3’12; Continues Down Sustainable Growth Path

Cabot Oil & Gas Corp Reports Q3’12; Continues Down Sustainable Growth Path

Cabot Oil & Gas Corp (ticker: COG) is engaged in the development, exploitation and exploration of primarily natural gas and natural gas liquids  in the Marcellus Shale.  Outside the Marcellus, Cabot continues to expand its oil development efforts in the …

October 26, 2012 - 9:42 pm Oil and Gas 360 Articles
Magnum Hunter Resources Corp Adding to Its Rich Asset Base; Reaffirms 2012 Production Exit Rate

Magnum Hunter Resources Corp Adding to Its Rich Asset Base; Reaffirms 2012 Production Exit Rate

Magnum Hunter Resources Corp (ticker: MHR) announced it will acquire Viking International Resources, a private company with approximately 51,500 net acres primarily in the Marcellus and Utica plays, for $106.7 million.  The deal will be funded with $37.3 million …

October 26, 2012 - 5:07 pm Midstream, Oil and Gas 360 Articles

Laredo Petroleum CEO on Fox Business News

Laredo Petroleum (ticker: LPI) CEO Randy Foutch appeared on Fox Business News’ Markets Now to discuss the current natural gas environment, and how the U.S. can create demand sources for natural gas supply.

October 19, 2012 - 10:01 pm Oil and Gas 360 Articles
Bam! It's Earnings Season Again – Q3'12 Estimates

Bam! It's Earnings Season Again – Q3'12 Estimates

EnerCom, Inc. compiled third quarter earnings per share, revenue, EBITDA and cash flow per share analyst consensus estimates on 185 E&P and OilService companies in our database. Click here for the full chart of estimates.

OAG360 notes that additional supporting …

October 17, 2012 - 10:55 pm Analytics, Earnings, Midstream, Oil and Gas 360 Articles, OPEC

It’s a Big Gas World!

NATURAL GAS INVENTORY (Week Ended 10/5/12)

Current: 3,725 Bcf
Actual Injection/(Withdrawal): 72 Bcf
Economist Average Estimate: 79 Bcf
Previous: 3,653 Bcf

Click here for the chart with five year averages.

NATURAL GAS IN THE MEDIA

*Houston firm drilling exploratory well

Make No Debate: The U.S. Kicks Gas

Every Thursday, EnerCom’s Oil & Gas 360® will deliver media stories, company updates, and research commentary covering the natural gas spectrum. The theme for this week: Make No Debate: The U.S. Kicks Gas.

NATURAL GAS INVENTORY (Week Ended 9/28/12)

Current: …