In this video, Motley Fool energy contributor Tyler Crowe talks to energy analyst Joel South about a new study from the University of Texas that found that some shale gas wells in the U.S. could remain commercially viable until 2030. Tyler tells us why this is particularly good for companies with assets in the Barnett shale, what natural gas prices might look like by 2030, and who stands to benefit most from this news.
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Energy Investments May Last Longer Than You Think
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Chesapeake Energy

A new study shows that some U.S. shale gas wells could keep producing for longer than we thought.
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Tyler Crowe is a contributing Stock Market Analyst for The Motley Fool covering energy, materials, transportation, and industrial stocks.
Joel South and Fool contributor Tyler Crowe have no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool owns shares of Devon Energy and has the following options on Chesapeake Energy: long Jan. 2014 $20 calls, long Jan. 2014 $30 calls, and short Jan. 2014 $15 puts. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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