How Much U.S. Shale Gas Is There, Really?

Source: MIT Technology Review, Mike Orcutt (8/31/11)

"It appears there are more than enough recoverable resources in the Marcellus to meet foreseeable demand."

MIT Technology Review, Mike Orcutt

The U.S. Geological Survey raised eyebrows last week when it released its latest estimate of the amount of "undiscovered technically recoverable" natural gas in the Marcellus Shale formation, a rock formation that reaches through New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland and West Virginia. The estimated volume, around 84 trillion cubic feet (TCF), is 80% smaller than an estimate published earlier this year by the Energy Information Administration.

In practical terms,¬ however,¬ it may not matter which estimate is more correct, since it appears there are more than enough recoverable resources in the Marcellus to meet foreseeable demand. . .View Full Article

Oil and Gas Co.'s Production Restored
Source: Stephane Foucaud (04/25/2024)

Further visibility on GeoPark Ltd.'s Argentina acquisition could be a catalyst for the share price, according to an Auctus Advisors research note.

Expert Says Gas Stockpiles Could Be Drawn Down by AI Electricity Demands
Source: McAlinden Research (04/25/2024)

McAlinden Research shares a deep dive into the natural gas sector as it struggles to rebound, sharing charts from some ETFs that may be effected.

E&P Co. To Restart Drilling in Equatorial Guinea
Source: Stephane Foucaud (04/24/2024)

Panoro Energy ASA's drilling contract will allow production in EG to return to growth, according to an Auctus Advisors research note.

Is a Commodities Super Cycle on the Way?
Source: Streetwise Reports (04/19/2024)

Are we at the start of a commodities supercycle? We sat down with McAlinden Research to see what they had to say about the current state of commodities.

Energy Co. Looks at Spinning Off Hydrogen From Oil & Gas Interests
Source: Streetwise Reports (04/18/2024)

As the move toward clean energy picks up steam, this energy company is looking at turning its hydrogen subsidiaries and its oil and gas interests into separate companies.