Coming Next Month

The magnitude of North America’s oil and gas resources is staggering. U.S.-based independent operators are at the heart of a wholesale energy transformation. Rather than importing huge volumes of higher-cost natural gas from overseas, permits are being granted for U.S. LNG exports. Meanwhile, increased “tight” oil drilling, enhanced oil recovery, and Canadian oil sands could add 4 million to 5 million bbls/d over the next decade, effectively backing out 50 percent of foreign-sourced oil imports. It’s why all eyes will be on the March Issue of

The American Oil & Gas Reporter

Oil & Gas Shales, Part III
Extensive reservoir connectivity created by initiating networks of transverse fractures from horizontal laterals is the key to unlocking hydrocarbons in low-permeability formations. The March issue looks at how transverse fracturing can be optimized, especially in liquids-rich plays such as the Bakken, Wolfberry, Eagle Ford, Niobrara and Mississippian Lime. Reports also assess state-of-the-art organic “green” frac fluids, maximizing shale gas economics with analytics, the game-changing potential of managed pressure drilling, and the latest round of activity in the emerging Utica Shale.

Gas Production & Processing
Shale formations can yield pipeline-quality gas, but many shales produce gas with significant levels of carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide. Expert authors evaluate treating options and economics, and look at the impact of rapidly growing NGL volumes on U.S. products markets, with a spotlight on the booming Eagle Ford. Features also include integrated reservoir characterization in the Fayetteville Shale, novel solutions to overcome cementing challenges in Haynesville completions, and advancements in compression and engine technology.

Financial Markets Update
One capital formation strategy that is garnering increasing interest from both operators and investors is the royalty trust focused on a specific play or geographic area. Special reports survey royalty trusts in the Granite Wash, the Marcellus Shale, the Mississippian Lime, the Permian Basin and the Mid-Continent. The March issue also includes producer/operator convention news, updates on topics such as insurance options and environmental strategies, and emerging trends in information technology.