Oil and Gas Investor Magazine - November 2008

Cover Story

Gulf Of Mexico...Medley

?Independents are finding opportunity in the Gulf of Mexico, from the shelf,

Feature

Managing MLP Growth

?Energy MLPs have been pushed down with the general equity markets, but they’re certainly not out. Here’s a summary of current market dynamics, and a forecast for the group.

New E&P Money-Mall Hours

?Capital providers and E&P executives weigh in on how the current financial crisis is affecting the energy sector, from exploration capital to money for M&A.

Pre-Merger Integration

?Careful pre-planning for life after a major merger or acquisition can substantially increase profit.

Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?

?A free market swings both ways, fatally for Vladimir’s Bears.

A&D Trends

Sum Of The Parts

?Unlumping assets makes for better divestment results.

Bright Spots

Meet James Masters

?Rodman’s James Masters describes his work and lessons learned.

Capital Markets

Bank-Line Renewals

Company Briefs

McClendon Forced To Sell His CHK Common Stock

Eastern

From the Editor-in-Chief

After The Big Bang

? Investors are standing in line for the overbooked flight to quality.

Gulf Coast

International Highlights

Legends

Chatting With Jim Henry

?Permian Basin play-maker Jim Henry is starting anew.

MidContinent & Permian Basin

NewsWell

Technology Report

Trends & Analysis

Oil Prices Will Rise Again

?Capex cutbacks will lift oil prices over the long term.

Western US