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Energy Players

Niobrara's true potential will take time to evaluate

The Niobrara formation, sometimes called the Niobrara Chalk, has emerged as the second-hottest liquids-rich play in the Rockies after the Bakken Shale of North Dakota, Montana, and parts of several Canadian provinces.

Bill Barrett announces upsizing, pricing of offering of $400M of senior notes

Bill Barrett Corp. has priced its $400 million aggregate principal amount of 7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2019.

Bill Barrett to offer $300M of senior notes

Industry briefs

Still in early stages of development, Niobrara may yield huge oil potential

The Niobrara formation is a commercial hydrocarbon reservoir located in Colorado and Wyoming (and small parts of Nebraska and Kansas).

Weekly Update: BHP Billiton swoops on PetroHawk Energy in $15.1 billion acquisition

In this week's deals, BHP Billiton made its second major move into the US shale sector with a $15.1 billion acquisition including debt of Petrohawk Energy.

UPDATE: Bill Barrett adds to DJ Basin Niobrara oil position