Table of ContentsBeyond the WellMidstream NewsChesapeake initiates sale of certain assets; plans private MLP formationOklahoma City-based Chesapeake Energy Corp. has enhanced its financial plan for 2008-2009.
Energy PlayersEnergy playersRigNet has elected Mark Slaughter as CEO.
Industry BriefsIndustry BriefsEl Paso Exploration & Production Co., a subsidiary of Houston-based El Paso Corp., plans to acquire Peoples Energy Production Co. for $875 million.
FeaturesOGFJ100P company updateJohn S. Herold Inc., the trusted independent research firm, has once again provided OGFJ with updated production data for our periodic ranking of US-based private E&P companies. These rankings are based on operated production only within the United States.
Applying modern portfolio theory in the upstream oil and gas sectorOil and gas E&P companies seek to reduce risk or uncertainty in their investment decisions.
Brazilian private equity firm buys Pride’s Latin American assetsGP Investments Ltd., the largest Latin American private equity firm, based in São Paulo, Brazil’s industrial capital, has acquired Pride International Inc.’s land drilling rigs operating in the region for US$1 billion. The transaction closed on Aug. 31.
Cover StoryDeveloping Energy Providing OpportunitiesBPZ Energy’s stated corporate mission is threefold: a) to capitalize on overlooked and under-utilized oil and gas reserves in a way that would benefit local communities, the host country, and shareholders; b) to apply advanced technologies in a cost-effective and environmentally safe manner; and c) to establish a leading presence in South American energy ventures. How have you done so far?
Upstream NewsCapital PerspectivesEmergence of the new oil price paradigmHas the world seen the last of sub $30/bbl oil? What is guiding the new crude price? Do we really know how to forecast or do we rationalize after the fact?
Editor's CommentMcClendon sets record straight with Gov. rellWhenever politicians open their mouths, expect to hear a lot of nonsense. Nowhere is that adage more true than when they are railing against the oil and gas industry
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