Mar 16, 2014 by Arjun Sreekumar1 Huge Challenge Facing Oil and Gas CompaniesAs the size and scope of global oil and gas megaprojects have increased, cost overruns and delays have become increasingly common.
Mar 16, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarWhen Will Global Oil Demand Peak?Does the shift towards natural gas as a fuel source and improving fuel economy for new vehicles suggest that global oil demand is nearing a peak?
Mar 16, 2014 by Arjun Sreekumar2 Companies Dominating This Rapidly Growing, Little-Known Oil PlayA closer look at two companies seeing tremendous success in the Niobrara formation, a rapidly emerging oil-rich play in Colorado.
Mar 12, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarWill Midstream Asset Sales Hurt Chesapeake Energy? Chesapeake Energy’s decision to sell midstream assets will further improve its balance sheet, while having a minimal impact on this year’s cash flow.
Mar 11, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarWhy Ultra Petroleum Could Outperform in 2014A change in capital allocation to focus on its highest rate of return opportunities should drive much stronger growth in Ultra Petroleum’s earnings and cash flow this year.
Mar 11, 2014 by Arjun Sreekumar2 Encouraging Signs for SandRidge Energy SandRidge’s improving well performance and capital efficiency in the Mississippian, as well as significant upside from stacked pay zones, bode well for the company’s future.
Mar 9, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarWhy 2014 Should Be a Great Year for Devon Energy Corp.Devon Energy Corp.’s focus on liquids-rich opportunities in the Eagle Ford and Permian Basin should drive substantial growth in margins and cash flow this year.
Mar 9, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarIs Marcellus Shale Gas Production Nearing a Peak?Thanks to a variety of factors, including continued efficiency improvements and relatively shallow decline rates, Marcellus production should continue to grow rapidly.
Mar 8, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarExxon Wakes Up to the Reality of the TimesExxon joins a growing chorus of oil majors that are cutting spending and lowering production targets as they attempt to boost shareholder returns.
Mar 7, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarWhere Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Sees Opportunity This Year Anadarko Petroleum Corporation's biggest opportunities lie in Colorado’s Wattenberg shale, the Permian Basin’s Wolfcamp shale, and in international and deepwater projects.
Mar 7, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarWhy Is Chesapeake Interested in This Unloved Gas Play? With the recent surge in natural gas prices and major efficiency improvements, Chesapeake’s Haynesville shale assets can now generate more competitive rates of return.
Mar 4, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarThis Company Is Strongly Committed to the Gulf of MexicoWith two major Gulf of Mexico project start-ups this year, the region will remain a key driver of BP’s growth in the years ahead.
Mar 2, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarWhy Royal Dutch Shell Is Selling Downstream AssetsBecause of poor profitability amid intense competition from newer refineries in Asia and the Middle East, Royal Dutch Shell is scaling back its Australian downstream.business.
Feb 28, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarIs Enbridge Inc.'s Dividend in Trouble?Despite Enbridge’s rare fourth-quarter loss, a wave of new growth projects should drive strong growth in EPS and dividends over the next several years.
Feb 28, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarIs the Sale of Its Chinese Assets Good for Anadarko?Anadarko’s decision to sell its Chinese oil and gas assets further improves its flexibility in dealing with the Tronox bankruptcy case.
Feb 28, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarOil King of the Permian Basin With an ever-expanding drilling inventory in the Permian Basin, Concho Resources is on track to deliver double-digit production and reserve growth.
Feb 27, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarWhy Is BP Ramping Up Investment in Alaska? How a new, more favorable tax law has encouraged BP and some of its peers to accelerate investment in Alaska.
Feb 27, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarOccidental Petroleum Corporation's Huge Opportunity in the Permian BasinAfter it spins off its California oil and gas assets, Occidental Petroleum Corporation can zero in on its most profitable asset: Texas' Permian Basin.
Feb 26, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarExxonMobil Corporation's Latest Bid to Boost ProductionHaving recently commenced operations at a gas field offshore Malaysia, and with dozens of projects slated to start up over the next few years, ExxonMobil is eager to boost production.
Feb 26, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarPenn Virginia Corporation Continues to Shine in the Eagle Ford Despite missing expectations on fourth-quarter earnings and production, Penn Virginia delivered outstanding operating performance in the Eagle Ford.
