Archive for February, 2010

Boone Pickens On Pro-NatGas HR 1835, Plus More Wildcatter-, Poker-Table-Type Boon-isms

Sunday, February 28th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

    Boone Pickens started his campaign in the summer of 2008 in Washington for legislation that incents natural gas as a transportation fuel. Now, Congress will consider HR 1835 that does ... Read more..

More on McMoRan and Jim Bob

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

In this blog a few days ago, I wrote about Jim Bob Moffett, major domo of McMoRan Exploration Co., who spoke in Houston on the big Davy Jones find ... Read more..

Buzzed About Oilfield Service Consolidation

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

With a deal like Schlumberger's announced acquisition of liquids partner and drillbit maker Smith International for some $11 billion (adding in debt), speculation abounds as to "Who's next?" Tudor, Pickering, Holt ... Read more..

From NAPE To “JimBob-ology” To The Bakken

Monday, February 22nd, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

We've been busy lately, but it's been a good kind of busy. We have listened to E&P folks at NAPE and then a few days later, we attended a Houston ... Read more..

The NAPE Video Files: Interviews With More Than 30 Industry Leaders

Monday, February 22nd, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Oil and Gas Investor and E&P editors interviewed more than 30 industry leaders at NAPE 2010 this week. Stay tuned to OilandGasInvestor.com, EPmag.com, UGcenter.com and A-Dcenter.com for videos of these ... Read more..

The Natural Gas Hamburger: Here’s How To Determine The True Cost—And Return

Friday, February 19th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

  When discussing natural gas prices, people may think of Henry Hub or another gas-trading hub. However, when discussing natural gas costs, there is no accepted measure to turn to. A ... Read more..

Speculation Was Not Excessive In U.S. Oil From June 2006-October 2009

Friday, February 19th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

  What can we say about the T indices for the petroleum complex? For the Nymex heating-oil and gasoline futures markets, the T indices are within range of what had not ... Read more..

Energy Terms: Reserves Vs. Resources

Friday, February 19th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

I'm starting a new running service on my blog, beginning today. From time to time, I will define different terms used in both the oil and gas and financial industries. ... Read more..

2010 NAPE Buzz

Thursday, February 18th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

As always, this year’s winter NAPE expo in Houston was a terrific opportunity to hear plenty of industry buzz, feel which way the wind was blowing in A&D and see ... Read more..

Portfolio Candy: These E&P Stocks Promise To Pop

Thursday, February 18th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

  Producers’ quarterly results have been pouring in and equity analysts have weighed in on some of their favorites for coming months and for 2010, liking both oil- and gas-weighted stories. ... Read more..

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