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Public Capital
Encana Finalizes Move To US As Ovintiv
Shares of Encana will be suspended from trading on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges on Jan. 27 at which time the company will begin trading as Ovintiv under the “OVV” symbol.
People
INGAA President Don Santa To Retire After Nearly Two Decades Of Service
Under Don Santa’s nearly two decades of leadership, INGAA has accomplished multiple reauthorizations of the Pipeline Safety Act and also has shaped regulatory policy affecting interstate natural gas pipelines.
Company Profiles
East Texas Chalk: It’s The Matrix
Another century, another sequel to the indomitable Austin Chalk where it all began: East Texas. This rock still has a lot of oil and gas.
Investment
Oil Industry In Davos: Torn Between Greta And Trump
Oil majors are at the sharp end of the climate debate and face a bewildering balancing act to secure their futures.
People
Talos Taps Former Anadarko Exec Bob Abendschein To Lead Operations
Talos Energy appointed Robert “Bob” Abendschein to head its operations as Stephen E. Heitzman, COO and one of the founders of the offshore focused E&P, resigns.
Public Capital
A&D Trends: Oil And Gas Game Changer
In the coming year, public oil and gas companies may face a better chance of being acquired and taken private.
Private Equity
BlackGold Capital Acquires Midland Basin Mineral Portfolio
BlackGold Capital said 72% of the net royalty acres in the acquired portfolio are leased by operators in the top quartile of active horizontal rig counts in the Midland Basin.
Earnings
Kinder Morgan Profit Jumps 26% On Gulf Coast Express Pipeline Strength
U.S. pipeline operator Kinder Morgan reported a 26% rise in quarterly profit on Jan. 22, benefiting from higher gas takeaway from Permian Basin through its Gulf Coast Express pipeline.
People
25 Impactful Veterans in Energy - 2019 Honorees
First-ever “25 Impactful Veterans in Energy” luncheon highlights roles in industry and veteran communities.
Business
Legal Analysis: Midstream Dedications
The 2016 Sabine ruling seemed to absolve E&Ps in bankruptcy from their midstream agreements, but a new Colorado case levels the playing field. The moral: Language matters.