Table of ContentsCapital PerspectivesFinancing alternatives for smaller energy companiesA group of intelligent, accomplished people of varying ages are sitting around a table enjoying each other’s company.
Analyze ThisMeeting undue demand How price controls are working to outstrip oil suppliesMany factors are contributing to the high price of oil–not least of which is government intrusion into free markets in the form of fuel subsidies.
Upstream NewsBerry to purchase East Texas Cotton Valley assets for $620MBakersfield, Calif.-based Berry Petroleum Co. has entered into an agreement with a consortium of private sellers to acquire their interests in natural gas producing properties on 4,500 net acres in Limestone and Harrison Counties of East Texas for $620 million in cash.
Cover StoryAchieving double-digit growth at an exceptionally low costEDITOR’S NOTE: Fort Worth-based Range Resources Corp. operates in Southwestern, Appalachian, and Gulf Coast regions of the United States.
FeaturesXTO appears ever-expanding with acquisitions, increased productionWhile Fort Worth-based XTO Energy Inc. has been steadily expanding its holdings across the country for the past few years, the company has been particularly aggressive in the last six months.
OGFJ100P 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.
Special ReportFront End Loading provides foundation for smarter project executionIntegrated approach paves the way for business and technical success.
Managing fraud risk in the energy industryThe now-infamous fraud scandals that began in the energy sector and spread to other industries sparked a new era of corporate responsibility.
Greenhouse gas regulations impacting risk management decisions by energy companiesIn North America, and indeed worldwide, all levels of government are enacting measures to reduce greenhouse gases.
Dealing with increasing risk exposureOil and gas companies – already heavily regulated – have been under increasing pressure over the past decade to improve corporate governance, manage risk and comply with new policies, laws and regulations imposed from a variety of directions, both external and internal.
Industry BriefsCabot to pay $602M to increase Bossier, Haynesville potentialHouston-based Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. has executed a definitive agreement to acquire producing properties, leasehold acreage, and a gathering infrastructure from a private party for $602.
Energy PlayersHelmerich & Payne elects new director, makes executive promotionsHelmerich & Payne Inc. has elected Ambassador Francis Rooney as director of the company.
Beyond the WellKPMG partners with First Book to provide books to children in needKPMG LLP, the US audit, tax, and advisory firm is collaborating with First Book, the nonprofit organization placing new books into the hands of children in need.
Editor's CommentPennWell, OGFJ plan second investor forumEach year Oil & Gas Financial Journal editors and staff travel to a wide variety of energy investment presentations to gather information and intelligence on companies operating in our sector.
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