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Calling All NADOA 2015 Attendees
Ahoy NADOA 2015 Institute Attendees! We enjoyed visiting with you at Amelia Island and appreciate the relationships we have had with you for many years. For one more chance to win a $50 American Express Gift Card from Russell T. Rudy Energy, please email the answer to at least TWO of the following… Read More
Shale Operators New Swing Producers
For some time now many industry observers have speculated that U. S. shale operators are becoming the new “swing producers” in the world oil market. “World Oil” recently cited remarks by Olivier Appert of the French Committee of the World Energy Council, who has added his voice to the chorus. Until the 1970’s the global… Read More
Iran’s Plans
“World Oil” reports that Iranian Oil Minister, Bijan NamdarZanganeh, has stated that his country will raise its oil production just as soon as internationally imposed sanctions are lifted. He contends that failing to do so would mean permanently relinquishing market share. Among OPEC countries, Iran was second only to Saudi Arabia in terms of production… Read More
Global Energy Deals
When oil prices started collapsing in late 2014 many industry observers speculated as to when a wave of mergers and acquisitions (M & A) in the energy sector would begin. According to a recent article in “Rigzone” the move toward combinations is now in full force. With prices now about two-thirds off their highs of… Read More
Oil Export Ban Repeal?
“Rigzone” reports that Evercore ISI predicts a repeal of the crude oil export ban in the first quarter of next year. Terry Haines, an analyst at Evercore, foresees the repeal including a critical provision which would allow Barack Obama to set export levels. While some in congress support a complete lifting of the embargo, many… Read More