American Oil and Gas Reporter - May 2020 - 3

MAY 2020

Volume 63 No. 5

THE ISSUE
Despite an increasing appetite for natural gas in
power generation as well as growth in industrial
Natural Gas
and commercial usage, the unabated growth in
Outlook
natural gas production has exceeded demand,
keeping margins tight. But after weathering years
of relatively low prices, gas-weighted producers
are seeing reasons for renewed optimism. The May
cover story features a conversation with gas market
expert Andy Weissman, who offers reasons to look
beyond short-term dynamics. Weissman points to
a confluence of factors, including the continued
build-out of LNG exports and falling associated gas output, while asserting
that even a normal heating season storage draw could be a game-changer. The
Dry Gas Strategies section dives into the activities of companies that already
see a bright future, from the Appalachian Basin to Wyoming's Jonah Field.
That presumption is affirmed by Scott Tinker, the world-renowned energy
authority at the Bureau of Economic Geology at the University of Texas. This
month's Production & Processing reports delve into a new approach for
removing hydrogen sulfide, and look at new engine and gas compression
technologies. Association news includes issues updates for CIPA and KOGA.
Cover image by Archrock. Issue photography courtesy of Montage Resources,
Freeport LNG Development, LP and Streamline Innovations.
MAY 2020

The "Better Business" Publication Serving the Exploration / Drilling / Production Industry

Page 34

Mark Hughes
Chairman KOGA
"It may take some
time and an
abundance of
patience, but we will
rebound with a robust,
energetic spirit."
Page 73

Steve Layton
Chairman CIPA
"Industry remains a
critical sector during
this pandemic and
will be an important
part of California's
economic recovery."
Page 76

NEWS
14 | Federal Legislation: Congress approves more coronavirus relief
14 | Regulatory Updates: Newly published WOTUS definition draws
lawsuits; BLM expands oil and gas leasing in Southwest Colorado,
Washington opens SPR to private storage
16 | In the Courts: Class action lawsuit about royalties for eastern Ohio
production fails
17 | New Faces: Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma hires Simmons to lead
staff; Wagner elected chairman of Texas Alliance of Energy Producers;
Cobb named chairman of offshore group
26 | Coronavirus Response: States move to help oil and gas industry while
federal government considers further moves
30 | New Infrastructure: Ruling over Nationwide Permit 12 freezes more
than Keystone XL
33 | State Legislation: New York budget includes fracturing ban
79 | Electric Generation: New power plants have higher costs

ISSUES UPDATES
73 | KOGA: Support for industry more important than ever
76 | CIPA: Industry emphasizes its essential nature

COLUMNS
21 | Tech Connections

23 | Washington Watch
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