Jan 21, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarWill Asset Sales Be Enough for Shell? Despite investor concern over Shell’s high spending levels, the company has numerous asset sale opportunities to boost cash flow and maintain dividend growth.
Jan 20, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarWhy U.S. Carbon Emissions Rose Last YearDespite an expected increase in U.S. carbon emissions last year, emissions have been falling quite steadily over the past decade in a trend that’s likely to continue.
Jan 20, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarWhy Oil & Gas M&A Activity Plunged in 2013Last year’s sharp decline in the total value of global oil and gas M&A deals highlights some interesting developments amongst upstream companies.
Jan 19, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarWhy the Next Shale Oil Boom Could Be in RussiaLaying claim to what could be the world’s largest shale oil reserves, Russia stands out as one of the most likely candidates to foster a shale oil boom.
Jan 19, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarAre These Oil Sands Companies Doomed Without Keystone XL?Though a rejection of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline will certainly have a material impact on Canadian oil sands producers, it may not be the death knell some expect.
Jan 19, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarHow Serious Is Shell's Profit Warning?Shell’s recently issued profit warning highlights some of the company’s biggest challenges in the years ahead.
Jan 18, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarReplicating the U.S. Shale Boom is MUCH Easier Said than DoneDespite initial optimism surrounding Poland’s shale gas potential, major challenges have forced energy companies to retreat from the country.
Jan 18, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarDrilling Into Schlumberger's Fourth QuarterThough North American pricing headwinds are likely to persist, Schlumberger’s deepwater and international businesses should continue to perform well.
Jan 16, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarWhy the Eagle Ford Was the Hottest Shale Play of 2013Thanks to its high oil content and attractive economics, Texas’ Eagle Ford attracted more M&A investment last year than any other U.S. shale play.
Jan 16, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarWill Recent Bakken Crude Accidents Hinder Crude-by-Rail?Despite recent accidents involving trains shipping Bakken crude oil, the growth of crude-by-rail is a trend unlikely to subside anytime soon.
Jan 10, 2014 by Arjun Sreekumar2 Companies Driving the Surge in Utica Shale Production With production from Ohio’s Utica shale surging to record levels last year and expected to continue growing at a rapid clip, these two companies should continue to benefit.
Jan 9, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarKodiak Oil & Gas Continues to Keep ImprovingHaving made major progress in improving its operations in the Bakken, the results of Kodiak’s downspacing pilot programs could hold the key to the company’s future.
Jan 9, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarA Promising Development for Noble EnergyHaving recently signed its first long-term agreement to supply gas from Israel’s Leviathan field, Noble Energy’s prospects in the region look even better.
Jan 9, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarValero's Big Opportunity in the U.S. Gulf CoastWith new and expanded pipelines set to deliver huge volumes of crude oil to the U.S. Gulf Coast, Valero finds itself aptly positioned to profit.
Jan 8, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarAre Companies Giving Up on This Shale Gas Play?How depressed gas prices have resulted in a sharp drop-off in drilling activity in North Texas’ Barnett shale play.
Jan 8, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarShell’s Huge Opportunity in Natural GasThough it faces some major near-term challenges, Royal Dutch Shell’s leadership position in LNG should drive strong and steady returns over the long term.
Jan 6, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarWill North America Continue to Hold Back Halliburton? While weakness in the North American pressure pumping market proved to be a major obstacle for Halliburton in 2013, things look set to improve later this year.
Jan 5, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarCan This High-Flying Natural Gas Stock Surge Higher in 2014? Despite delivering nearly 60% share price gains in 2013, Cabot Oil & Gas looks poised to deliver another year of stellar growth in production, cash flow, and share price.
Jan 5, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarWhen Will U.S. Crude Oil Production Peak?While the EIA expects U.S. crude oil production to peak before the end of this decade, numerous factors could meaningfully influence the actual date.
Jan 2, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarWhat to Expect from Chevron in 2014 and BeyondA closer look at Chevron’s 2014 capital program and key drivers of the company’s production growth over the next few years.
