Using natural gas for power generation can be a bumpy ride. But a study indicates that new fundamentals might change this scenario.

Rhonda Duey, Senior Editor, Exploration, reports from Rally for Jobs. In gatherings held along the Gulf Coast of Texas, thousands gathered to emphasize the importance of the oil and gas industry.  

Peggy Williams, Director, Unconventional Resources, reports from Summer NAPE. If the Winter NAPE Expo is a frenzy of folks on a determined hunt for the next new play, Summer NAPE is a relationship-building, convivial jaunt through the industry's neighborhoods. 

Stephen Payne, online editor, Oil and Gas Investor, reports from Summer NAPE. Oil and gas M&A activity could begin to ramp up in the near-term due to new deals in E&P unconventional plays and also oilfield services.

Financial, legal, and regulatory developments will reshape the deepwater E&P industry.

Susan Klann, managing editor of Oil and Gas Investor, reports from Enercom’s “The Oil and Gas Conference” in Denver. Petrohawk Chairman Floyd Wilson said, “Business 101 says it’s time to reel it in.”

Tayvis Dunnahoe, senior drilling editor, reports from Offshore Northern Seas in Stavanger. ONS proves to be not all wet when it comes to the unconventional shale revolution.