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Shale and deepwater investments spur Anadarko to record volumes

AN INTERVIEW WITH ANADARKO PETROLEUM'S JAMES T. HACKETT

Shale and deepwater investments spur Anadarko to record volumes

AN INTERVIEW WITH ANADARKO PETROLEUM'S JAMES T. HACKETT

1Q2011 revenues rise 21%, net income increases by 13%

Revenues in the first quarter of 2011 surged by 21% over the first quarter of last year and were up 13% over the prior quarter for the group of companies tracked by Oil & Gas Journal and Oil & Gas Financial Journal.

Experts forecast 'strong period' for energy deal-making activity

Many analysts, advisors, and M&A market participants see 2011 as a strong period for energy industry deal-making activity. OGFJ's Don Stowers explains.

Revenues increase by 5%, Net income dips 4% in 4Q

Revenue nudged upwards by 5% in the fourth quarter of 2010 compared with the prior quarter and was up 12% over the fourth quarter of 2009 for the group of companies tracked by Oil & Gas Journal and Oil & Gas Financial Journal. Net income for this same group of companies fell by 4% compared to the prior quarter, but increased by 32% over the same quarter in 2009.

Insuring against political risks

Companies operating in countries with a history of instability and civil unrest may want to consider political risk insurance to protect their investments.

Suncor-Total oil sands deal receives approval

Suncor Energy Inc. has finalized its strategic alliance with Total E&P Canada Ltd. after receiving all required approvals and successfully meeting all other conditions.

Net income dips by $2.7B, but still up 42% over 3Q09

While revenues have made a rebound from the economic doldrums of 2009, net income for the OGJ150 group of companies slipped a little in the third quarter of 2010, with a few notable exceptions.