Jul 3, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarStatoil Reminds Us Just How Risky the Oil and Gas Exploration Business IsDespite its industry-leading track record of exploration success, even Statoil sometimes encounters dry wells.
Jul 2, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarNoble Energy Will Cash In on This Israeli Game ChangerNoble’s recent agreements to supply gas from its Leviathan field offshore Israel make it all the more likely that the project will come to fruition as planned.
Jul 2, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarIs U.S. Oil Export Ruling a Threat to Magellan Midstream Partners? The recent federal ruling to allow exports of minimally processed condensates could actually benefit Magellan Midstream Partners.
Jul 2, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarCan Ultra Petroleum Stock Hit $40 a Share? If commodity prices cooperate and Ultra Petroleum surpasses expectations, its shares could rise by another 15% or more.
Jul 1, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarLNG Exports Could Breathe New Life Into This Out-of-Favor Shale Gas PlayA combination of stronger demand from LNG exports and utilities could help revive Louisiana’s Haynesville shale gas play.
Jul 1, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarDevon Energy’s Future Looks Brighter Than Ever After Deal With LINN EnergyFollowing the sale of its remaining noncore assets to LINN Energy, Devon Energy is poised for strong growth in oil production, earnings, and cash flow.
Jun 30, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarRecord Natural Gas Is Great News For These Dividend PayersStrong expected growth in U.S. gas production, fueled largely by the Marcellus shale, bodes well for this Marcellus-focused midstream company.
Jun 30, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarIs Encana's New Strategy Working?Encana’s new strategy of focusing on liquids is delivering strong initial results.
Jun 29, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarIs Iraq Exposure a Threat to Marathon Oil Corporation? Marathon Oil Corporation’s exposure to Iraq’s Kurdistan region represents minimal risk to the company’s production and earnings.
Jun 29, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarIraq: An Anomaly in an Otherwise Unusually Calm Global Oil MarketDespite the recent Iraq-driven uptick in volatility, global oil prices have been uncharacteristically stable over the past five years.
Jun 29, 2014 by Arjun Sreekumar1 Natural Gas Company’s Competitive Advantage Just Got StrongerHaving signed five new transportation and marketing agreements, Range Resources has laid the path to support continued double-digit growth in the Marcellus shale.
Jun 28, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarWhy Iraq Poses More Than Just a Temporary Risk to Oil PricesUnlike other geopolitical events in recent memory, sectarian violence in Iraq could have major long-term implications for oil prices.
Jun 28, 2014 by Arjun Sreekumar3 Companies Making Sure America Doesn’t Run Out of EnergyHow oil and gas producers have helped boost US oil and gas proved reserves to multidecade highs.
Jun 28, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarWhich Oil Services Stocks Have Exposure to Iraq? Schlumberger, Halliburton, Baker Hughes, and Weatherford all have varying degrees of exposure to Iraq that could impact their future earnings.
Jun 27, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarThe 2 Biggest Factors That Could Drive Halcon Resources to OutperformSuccess in the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale and improving returns from the Bakken and El Halcon plays could propel Halcon Resources higher.
Jun 27, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarWhat Are Chesapeake Energy Corporation’s Asset Sales Doing For Shareholders? While Chesapeake’s planned asset sales have lowered its production and cash flow outlook, they should improve shareholder value over the long run.
Jun 25, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarAre These Western Oil Majors Operating in Iraq at Serious Risk? For Western oil majors ExxonMobil, BP, Shell, and Chevron, Iraq represents only a minimal share of production and earnings.
Jun 25, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarIs Occidental Petroleum Corporation at Risk In Iraq? Occidental Petroleum Corporation’s interests in Iraq represent a minimal share of its production and an even smaller share of its earnings.
Jun 25, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarThis New Ruling on U.S. Oil Exports Could Have a Massive Impact on Your PortfolioWhy federal regulators’ decision to allow exports of minimally processed condensates could have a major impact on U.S. oil producers and refiners, along with other energy industry participants.
Jun 24, 2014 by Arjun SreekumarWill the Northern Gateway Pipeline Cure Oil Sands Producers’ Woes? The growth of crude-by-rail and pipeline capacity over the next few years should help boost Western Canadian crude prices and improve oil sands producers’ margins.