The Haynesville Shale is setting new production records just as gas prices have fallen. Nathan Nemeth joins to discuss how our view of the Haynesville has changed over the past couple of years. Texas is better than ever and the operators to watch are the same names you are used to.

Merger mania kicked off with Denbury-Penn Virginia, Chesapeake-Wildhorse, and Encana-Newfield all announcing deals. The reaction has been mixed, so our analysts discuss the pros and cons of the mergers and acquisitions. Is this the beginning of major consolidation in the US?

Research Director Rob Clarke and Senior Analyst Edward Sherfey join the podcast to share what they've learned about their recent trips visiting clients across North America.

Gathering each week to discuss important changes in the US oil & gas industry

Will shale plays create value for operators in the long run? Robert Clarke sits down to discuss his recent insight "Lifecycle shale economics: where instincts end and analysis begins". The US unconventional track record to date isn't great, but it's not horrible either.

We are joined by Analyst, Jessica Van Slyke and Research Director, Rob Clarke to discuss how associated gas resource impacts the cost curve.

Summer NAPE's business conference included a discussion panel where we discussed what we're hearing from clients and seeing in our research. Don't miss our discussion on the Permian, SCOOP/STACK, Eagle Ford and more.

Will operators wring profits out of shale? URTeC showed us technology is still important in unconventional reservoirs. We share our notes on the conference as well as our latest on cube developments and in-basin sand. Listen to Robert Clarke, Ryan Duman, and Anuj Goyal share their opinions.

The Permian is growing at rates not seen before in shale plays, but it's not without risk. Ryan Duman joins to talk about some of the lesser known issues in the region and how each is changing our view of the Permian oil boom.

Cindy Yeilding SVP BP Americas joins to discuss 50 years of the Offshore Technology Conference and the future for energy professionals. She also shares more about the OTC Energy Challenge and how the conference is getting local youth involved in energy.