Tag Archives: Oil and Gas

  1. Q1 2017 Oilfield Service Update

    As reported in the first quarter Oilfield Service (OFS) Newsletter, 2017 has been a great year for those servicing the oilfield. OPEC’s decision to reduce output by 1.2MM bo/d in November of 2016 kicked off an energy rebound that has brought a renewed sense of security to those servicing the industry. Rig counts have increased…

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  2. Deal Options in a Turning Oilfield Services Market

    By: Duane Donner As reported in our August Oilfield Services (OFS) Newsletter, Energy M&A sentiment is increasing; we have seen a slew of transactions announced in recent weeks. These transactions, which were initiated during a period of higher uncertainty, are now being closed with guarded optimism. This recent optimism is being manifested by the sustained…

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  3. August Oilfield Services Newsletter: Market Fundamentals Outlook

    By: Duane Donner In this August edition of the Oilfield Services Newsletter, we share commentary on the improving M&A sentiment in the oil and gas market as well as the recent projections that Founders and Spears & Associates produced on a recent project. This project involved a detailed projection of new wells by region and…

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  4. 2015 M&A Review and 2016 Outlook

    By Duane Donner In 2015, oil prices were projected to rebound from the over 50% decline in 2014, but crude oil prices declined further to a 10-year low of $37 per barrel in December 2015. Then they dropped even lower in Q1 2016. The sustained low price environment is obviously creating distinct industry change as…

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  5. 2016 Oil and Gas Capital Expenditure Outlook

    By Duane Donner In recent weeks, domestic oil and gas producers released their preliminary 2015 financial and operational reports and provided color on 2016 expectations. In 2015, oil and gas producers were forced to divest non-core assets and reduce corporate costs to maintain the liquidity necessary to meet debt covenants and/or dividends. These reports illustrate…

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  6. Oil & Gas Services Mid-Year M&A Review

    By: John Ortstadt Current Market Commentary Strategic and financial buyers have been slow to move on acquisitions in 2015. In light of renewed uncertainty in oil prices, we expect buyers to remain patient in their approach of potential acquisitions. The conservative strategy limits a buyer from capitalizing on discounted valuations, but protects them from additional…

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