Table of ContentsEditor's CommentPlease stop crying, ArgentinaIf you think nationalism is dead, all you need to do is tune in the Winter Olympics to see the flag waving to realize it's not.
Capital PerspectivesDo your own due diligenceA thorough analysis of the companies operating the wells is a necessity for all oil and gas investments.
Upstream NewsExxonMobil cases first Point Thomson wellExxonMobil Production Co. has successfully drilled and cased PTU-15, the first development well for the Point Thomson project on Alaska's North Slope.
FeaturesJoint venturing in the oil and gas industryThe economic downturn has resulted in the number of joint ventures (JVs) announced to the markets dropping by approximately 50% in the first half of 2009 from the levels seen during 2006-2008. Analyzing the impact of the credit crisis on ETRMIn the wake of the credit crisis, the energy trading community had to provide quick answers to questions such as "What is our exposure to Lehman?"
Optimizing the refinery supply chain can increase margins, ensure survivalIn the current volatile and arduous economic market, it is critical to expend substantial resources towards refinery scheduling to improve profitability.
Team sport mentality needed to align operational efficiency with profitabilityCompanies can maximize their investments and assets by tapping more deeply into the enterprise knowledge base
Synchronizing execution to accelerate infrastructure projectsExecution speed has always been critical in the oil and gas industry, especially for infrastructure owners-operators.
Advances in technology streamline business processesExploration, drilling and production departments aggressively invest in advanced, proven technology to reduce exploration risk, drill wells more efficiently, and improve margins through reduced costs for producing hydrocarbons.
Cover StoryDavy Jones discovery may herald new wave of drilling on GoM shelfThe shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico shelf may get a second look by companies willing to drill ultradeep wells in search of hydrocarbons.
Energy M&A UpdateInternational M&A deals start to take offOne large international transaction dominated the M&A arena the past month: London-based Tullow Oil's estimated $1.35 billion acquisition of Heritage Oil & Gas's 50% interest in Blocks 1 and 3A in Uganda (East Africa).
Industry BriefsRange Resources divests $330M non-core Ohio assetsRange Resources plans a $330 million divestiture of properties in Ohio to EV Energy Partners LP and certain institutional partnerships managed by EnerVest Ltd.
Energy PlayersCIT elects Thain chairman, CEOCIT Group Inc. has elected John A. Thain to serve as chairman and CEO.
Beyond the WellWilliams honored by United Way for employee involvement, givingIn addition to being a top 10 producer of natural gas, one of the nation's largest gatherers and processors, and a transporter of roughly 12% of the natural gas consumed in America every day, Williams is a widely-recognized champion of communities.
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