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Archive for July, 2009

Online Bidding For Federal Leases Upcoming

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

  During the previous 12 months, many in the oil and gas industry have been faced with challenges. Tenuous economic realities, coupled with a dramatic fluctuation of commodity prices, have left ... Read more..

The SEC Needs To Clarify New Reserves-Reporting Rules—Soon

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

  It is critical that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission begin clarifying new reserves-reporting rules for companies filing year-end disclosures. One hope is that this happens much sooner than later; ... Read more..

‘For The First Time In 4 Billion Years, The Earth’s Climate Will Not Change?’

Monday, July 20th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

  Well, now we know. To no surprise, the biggest government boondoggle in modern times was narrowly passed in the U.S. House of Representatives, thanks to some good old-fashioned horse trading. ... Read more..

A Favorable Ruling For The Industry In A Texas Lease-Termination Case

Friday, July 17th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

  The recent emergence of resource plays, such as the Haynesville and Eagle Ford shales, that overlap mature, producing fields has prompted challenges from lessors as to the continued validity of ... Read more..

Velocity, Impatience: Balancing M&A Deals At The Speed Of The Market

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

    The level of energy M&A in 2009 closely resembles the rest of the general market—a continuous flow of deals waning to the occasional trickle. Prospects for future transactions are difficult ... Read more..

Taxes? U.S. Oil, Gas Companies Pay More—Yet Even More Is Under Way

Monday, July 6th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

  The United States is at an historic turning point for its energy policies. However, many Americans lack a full understanding of the oil and natural gas industry and likely have ... Read more..

Three Rules By Which To Avoid An Oil-Price-Caused Recession

Monday, July 6th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

  With “green shoots” of economic recovery more numerous by the day, dark warnings of a new spike in oil prices are also multiplying. Saudi oil minister Ali Al-Naimi has warned ... Read more..