Oct 26, 2013 by Arjun SreekumarHow the U.S. Shale Boom Is Splitting OPEC ApartHow the surge in U.S. oil production is exacerbating an existing divide within OPEC.
Oct 22, 2013 by Arjun SreekumarThese Shale Plays Could Help the U.S. Become the World’s Second-Largest Oil ProducerHow surging output from North Dakota’s Bakken shale and Texas’ Eagle Ford shale could catapult the U.S. to become the world’s second-biggest oil producer by next year.
Oct 22, 2013 by Arjun SreekumarWhy Energy Deal-Making Activity Is Starting to Pick up Again After sluggish growth during the first half of the year, global upstream M&A activity is rebounding in the third quarter.
Oct 22, 2013 by Arjun Sreekumar3 Reasons to Buy Ultra PetroleumWhy Ultra Petroleum’s high-quality asset base, industry-leading cost structure, and massive inventory of future drilling locations make it a compelling buy.
Oct 22, 2013 by Arjun SreekumarWhy Is Shell Selling Assets in Nigeria? As Shell’s recent decision to sell four oil blocks in Nigeria highlights, the company is determined to divest less profitable assets and focus on more cash-generative projects.
Oct 22, 2013 by Arjun SreekumarWhy Is Occidental Selling These Assets?Is Occidental Petroleum making the right move by putting some of its Middle Eastern and North American assets up for sale?
Oct 22, 2013 by Arjun SreekumarWhy Schlumberger’s Profits SoaredHow continued strength in international global exploration and production spending bolstered Schlumberger’s third-quarter results.
Oct 22, 2013 by Arjun Sreekumar2 Companies Making a Splash in the U.S. Gulf of MexicoWith drilling activity in the Gulf of Mexico expected to accelerate over the next few years, Royal Dutch Shell and Chevron find themselves aptly positioned.
Oct 21, 2013 by Arjun SreekumarA Closer Look at Baker Hughes’ Solid Third QuarterHow strong international performance helped Baker Hughes deliver exceptional third quarter results.
Oct 12, 2013 by Arjun SreekumarWhy the U.S. Oil and Gas Rig Count Jumped Increased drilling activity in Texas and Louisiana boosted last week’s U.S. oil and gas rig count.
Oct 12, 2013 by Arjun SreekumarApache Continues to Rebalance Its PortfolioWhy Apache’s global portfolio rebalancing and focus on North American shale bodes well for the company’s future.
Oct 12, 2013 by Arjun SreekumarDoes Shell Have a Spending Problem? Though Shell’s capital spending is set to rise in coming years, it’s long-term investment approach could pay off handsomely.
Oct 9, 2013 by Arjun SreekumarChesapeake Wasn't Kidding About Cutting CostsHow Chesapeake Energy is slashing expenses, shedding assets, and boosting oil production.
Oct 9, 2013 by Arjun SreekumarCould the U.S. Actually Become the World's Leading Energy Producer? The EIA says the U.S. is on track to surpass Saudi Arabia and Russia as the world’s leading producer of petroleum and natural gas this year.
Oct 6, 2013 by Arjun SreekumarIs Chesapeake Really Serious About Financial Discipline? A closer look at Chesapeake Energy’s new goals and its progress so far in achieving them.
Oct 5, 2013 by Arjun SreekumarWhy Crude-by-Rail Will Keep on RollingDespite some obvious headwinds, rail-based crude oil shipments are likely to remain strong in the near future.
Oct 4, 2013 by Arjun Sreekumar1 Big Winner in the Booming Eagle FordWhy EOG’s dominant position in the Eagle Ford shale of South Texas should continue to propel the company higher.
Oct 3, 2013 by Arjun SreekumarWhy an Eagle Ford Asset Sale Would Be Good for ShellWhy Shell’s decision to divest some of its poor-performing North American oil and gas assets is a good one.
Oct 3, 2013 by Arjun SreekumarStatoil Hits Pay Dirt off Canadian CoastWhat impact will Statoil’s recent discoveries off the east coast of Canada have on the company?
Oct 3, 2013 by Arjun SreekumarWhy Aren’t Energy Producers Spending More This Year? A closer look at some of the factors driving this year’s slowdown in North American energy exploration and production spending.