Oil and Gas Investor Magazine - August 2009
Cover Story
Marcellus Shale
The Marcellus shale marks a new epoch in the distinguished history of Appalachian Basin natural gas production.
Feature
Anadarko's Advocate
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.'s CEO is a passionate voice for the industry at home, while leading exciting exploration initiatives in the U.S. and abroad.
Defining The Haynesville
Since this shale play emerged about a year ago, its sweet spot and true production potential are coming into focus.
G&G For A&D
The oil and gas producer with the best geosciences team left standing may win the best acquisitions.
San Juan Basin Revisited
Challenges and opportunities shape activity in the mature but gas-rich San Juan Basin.
Triana Tried And True
Morgan Stanley's private-equity stake and a focus on technology are driving Triana Energy LLC's success in the Appalachian Basin.
Where To For E&P MLPs?
This small subsector battles unique challenges in troubled economic times.
A&D Trends
At Closing
Oil: 150 Years On
The oil industry celebrates its one hundred and fiftieth birthday.
Bright Spots
Meet Gabe Ellisor
Rivington Capital Advisors' Gabe Ellisor applies outside-the-box thinking to transactions.
Capital Markets
Capital-Flow Flux
In an unusual downturn scenario, private capital for private E&Ps is scarce, and public equity and debt is plentiful.
Company Briefs
Completions
Reloading
Several veteran E&P chiefs are getting back into the buy-low/exit-high game, and capital sources are loading up to fund these and other new ventures.
E&P Momentum
Lower Huron Horizontals
Despite being overshadowed by the Marcellus, the more pedestrian Lower Huron shale remains an integral member of the Appalachian Basin.
Eastern
From the Editor-in-Chief
Which Way Forward
As the U.S. oil industry celebrates its 150th anniversary this month, the question remains of what the future holds for production.
Gulf Coast
International Highlights
Legends
Chatting With David Griffin
An old-school style works fines for industry veteran David Griffin, who heads up Midland's Griffin Petroleum Co.