We may be small potatoes, but maybe Gov. Jindal will stop in and pay us a visit someday? I had send an email to the Chief of Staff several months ago, but you know how those things go, maybe we need 20,000 members?? What's your guess, how many members do you think we would need before the Gov cares to stop… Continue
Greater Beaumont area while spending summers in Arcadia TX.
GHS: How did you choose your profile name?
It’s been my name for about 10 years. Peers in my profession gave me that name. I have been a professional bartender for about 22 years and am well… Continue
This is some additional info from Austin's coverage of DUG2009. I wanted to be sure to get it posted. Keith "Haynesville"
The Cost Hurdles of Unconventional Gas
Speaker: Sabash Chandra, Managing Director, Jeffries & Co.
-Removing shale oil and gas is not an easy task. There are several variables that an operator must consider when making decision on the economic viability of an unconventional play.… Continue
Part 3 of 3 in a series covering the 2009 Developing Unconventional Gas Conference
By Austin Eudaly
Several companies spoke about their specific positions in each of the prolific shale plays in the US. It should be noted that there was a tremendous amount of new buzz surrounding the Marcellus Shale at this year’s conference. Range Resources CEO, John… Continue
Part 2 of 3 in a series covering the 2009 Developing Unconventional Gas Conference
By Austin Eudaly
Currently, we are seeing what is being commonly referred to as a natural gas glut in the US. Today, we have an over abundance of supply, and a not so copious demand. Thomas Gardner, Director for Simmons & Co. International discussed the causes… Continue
Developing Unconventional Gas Conference 2009
April 8-9, Fort Worth, TX
By: Austin Eudaly
Exploration and production companies from across the globe gathered in Fort Worth, Texas over the past two days for the 4th annual Developing Unconventional Gas (DUG) Conference presented by Hart Energy Publishing. The list of companies in attendance read like a “who’s who” in today's US shale exploration industry. What better place… Continue
Developing Unconventional Gas Conference
April 7, 2009, Fort Worth, TX
By: Austin Eudaly
Andy Hopwood, Vice President of BP America Inc., stood on stage in front of over 500 Oil and Gas Professionals early this morning at the Omni Hotel in downtown Fort Worth. With a hint of sarcasm he stated, “Well, if you were here at the 2008 DUG conference last April…..you know nothing much has… Continue
Developing Unconventional Gas Conference
April 7, 2009, Fort Worth, TX
By: Austin Eudaly
Andy Hopwood, Vice President of BP America Inc., stood on stage in front of over 500 Oil and Gas Professionals early this morning at the Omni Hotel in downtown Fort Worth. With a hint of sarcasm he stated, “Well, if you were here at the 2008 DUG conference last April…..you know nothing much has changed in the oil and gas industry over the past year.” The crowd had a good laugh at… Continue
Did you know the Haynesville Shale was an unconventional gas source (unconventional meaning a gas that is more difficult to extract)? You had better know this by now. lol. In fact the Haynesville is 1 of 10 shale plays predicted to become mega-fields with ultimate production of at least 30 Tcf each. This is the subject of the DUG 2009 Conference and GHS Site member Austin Eudaly will be covering this conference for GHS. Be sure to touch base… Continue
When you get a chance please answer a couple questions on your profile. I have added a couple questions to give me a window into what brings you to the site. This will be helpful info as we look down the road and determine how to best develop the site into a place we all find useful and entertaining.
House Republican Leadership Taps Congressman Fleming to Join American Energy Solutions Group
WASHINGTON, DC—House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) and Conference Chairman Mike Pence (R-IN) announced today the appointment of Congressman John Fleming to the House GOP American Energy Solutions Group. This group of House Republicans is tasked with crafting Republican solutions to… Continue
Shale drilling and lithium extraction are seemingly distinct activities, but there is a growing connection between the two as the world moves towards cleaner energy solutions. While shale drilling primarily targets…