Exploration

Archive for September, 2009

How much would you pay to see a burning natural gas well?

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Before I begin my rant, I would like to reward an anonymous suggestion that, when I need a blog topic and have nothing, I just make up a meeting that ... Read more..

Gotta love those protestors!

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

When the going gets tough, the tough dress in funny costumes. That was the scene at the US Department of the Interior earlier this week when opponents of offshore drilling delivered ... Read more..

Recession notwithstanding, the Great Crew Change still looms

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

At a time when companies are announcing lay-offs, it may seem weird to contemplate the Great Crew Change. But recession doesn’t prevent people from aging, and at best it can ... Read more..

Oil price prognostication made easy

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Given the roller-coaster ride of the last 14 months, budgeting for that next big CAPEX project can’t be easy. When the project comes onstream, will oil be selling at US ... Read more..

Baker and BJ – too little too late?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

In one of the largest deals in recent months, Baker Hughes announced its plans to buy BJ Services earlier this week. Pundits agree that Baker needed to fill the pumping ... Read more..