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Archive for November, 2009

DOI still making things difficult for the West

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

by Marc Smith, IPAMS Executive Director Last week, IPAMS released an analysis highlighting the irregularities in the Department of Interior’s (DOI) natural gas and oil leasing program.  The findings were significant ... Read more..

Cap and Trade too complex to work

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

By William O’Keefe Setting a price on carbon emissions is, supposedly, the main objective of current efforts to pass national climate legislation. Yet, it’s hard to make an intellectually honest argument ... Read more..

Baker Hughes Caught in Obama Antitrust Limbo

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

by Natalie Regoli, J.D.   Baker Hughes’ pending acquisition of BJ Services is the first major one in the oilfield-services sector since the fall in energy prices last year. Analysts hoped it ... Read more..

Integrated Operations: A necessity in the new age of energy

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

by Fred Haubold, Director of Americas SAS Global Oil & Gas Business Unit  With the days of easy oil behind us, oil and gas companies are investing in new and innovative ways ... Read more..