Ample reward available for early movers, fast followersThe early innovators of the social networking world who revolutionized the way we interact have made fortunes. |
M&A activity contracts in Q1 as natural gas deals dry upThe value of deals announced in the global oil and gas industry reached $33 billion during the first quarter of 2012, according to Eoin Coyne of London-based Evaluate Energy, which tracks worldwide mergers and acquisitions. |
OGFJ100P company updateIndependent research firm IHS Herold Inc. has provided OGFJ with updated production data for our periodic ranking of US-based private E&P companies. |
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Encana's C$2.9B Cutbank Ridge deal dominatesEchoing last month's large deals, the largest deal of the 30-day period from mid-January to mid-February involves an Asian company and a North American unconventional play. |
Part 1: Oil and gas company valuation, reserves, and productionThe primary determinants of the value of an oil and gas company are its reserves, level of production, and commodity price at the time of assessment. |
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Permian Basin benefits from shift to more lucrative liquids-rich plays
With oil prices hovering around $90 to $100 a barrel and new technologies for extracting hydrocarbons, the prolific Permian Basin of West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico is enjoying a renaissance.
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