Richard Meyer Natural Gas Market Indicators

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Richard Meyer and Chris McGill | Comments Off


Natural gas market fundamentals appear to have eased (particularly retreating demand), which has led to relatively softer prices over the past week. Market demand, including Mexican exports, has dropped to 50 Bcf per day (and lower) on certain days in September, as moderating temperatures have resulted in reduced gas loads to power generation while dry gas production for the month of September remains strong at 62 Bcf per day, 7.0 percent above last year.

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Dan Gibson Barnett Shale added $65.4 billion to regional economy in a decade

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Dan Gibson | Comments Off


The Star-Telegram published a story today about a report by economist Ray Perryman that the Barnett Shale natural gas drilling boom has had an economic impact of $65.4 billion in North Texas since 2001. The report also say that natural gas now supports, directly and indirectly, 100,268 jobs in 24 counties.

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Lydia Meigs Hydraulic Fracturing Tour in the Barnett Shale

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Lydia Meigs | Comments Off


September 12-13, 2011, the AGA Communications and Marketing Committee convened for its biannual meeting at the same time as the AGA Operations and Engineering Committee held their meeting down in Fort Worth, TX. The two day conference, marked with Hill Country BBQ and honky-tonks, wrapped up with a tour of Chesapeake Energy’s hydraulic fracturing facilities in the Barnett Shale formation.

We definitely left Fort Worth on a high note getting to go beyond the headlines and learn about the technical options and best practices for hydraulically fracturing and producing natural gas.

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Dan Gibson Using natural gas the only ‘good news story’

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Dan Gibson | Comments Off


Dave sat down with the Washington Times to discuss many of the topics related to natural gas you see in headlines today. From the economy to renewables to natural gas growth and shale gas, Dave touched upon a number of topics. I’ve pulled out a few quotes below.

On the economy and the positive economic impact that natural gas has brought to many communities: “There’s really only one good news story out there, and that’s natural gas.”

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