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What: Shares of Goodrich Petroleum
So what: Chesapeake Energy
Now what: The price of natural gas has been hitting record lows, and it was only a matter of time before someone blinked. Since Chesapeake is one of the biggest producers in the country, this is at least a positive sign in the short-term for smaller natural gas producers. To put this production cut into perspective, Goodrich produced an average of 116.2 million cubic feet per day, so this is a big reduction for the industry.
The glut of natural gas will likely continue, though, and I'm not sure this will lead to an extended rally for the industry, but only time will tell.
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