Point Roberts WA- November 19, 2010 – www.Investorideas.com, an investor research portal specialized
in sector investing including oil and gas stocks, makes CFA commentary on Woodford shale stocks
available for energy investors . The report features an overview on junior exploration and production
company American Petro-Hunter (OTCBB: AAPH) and its strategy in the shale play in Oklahoma.
Untapped Opportunity in Shale Oil
Lisa Springer, CFA
Energy stocks in this article: Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN), Chesapeake (NYSE:CHK), Sandridge
(NYSE:SD), ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM), Newfield Exploration (NYSE:NFX) and American Petro-Hunter
(OTCBB: AAPH)
Excerpt:
Domestic shale energy plays have become so numerous that it is difficult to think of them as
unconventional these days. Shale formations such as the Bakken, Fayetteville, Marcellus, Barnett and
others have become household names in the oil and gas industry.
Another very active, but until recently little publicized shale play is the Woodford Shale, located in
Oklahoma. The shale is found at depths from 7,500 to 8,500 feet, and is generally 50 to 300 feet thick.
Drilling activity in the Woodford Shale has skyrocketed since Devon Energy drilled its first wells in 2005.
Since then, many large independents have acquired acreage and launched drilling programs. Among
the most active operators are Chesapeake , Newfield Exploration and XTO Energy, which was recently
acquired by ExxonMobil . The Woodford Shale is estimated to contain approximately 4 trillion cubic feet of
natural gas.
Partly because of the Woodford Shale, Oklahoma has emerged as one of the Lower 48’s biggest
producers, ranking second nationwide in gas production and fifth in oil production. Oklahoma has
some 90,000 wells and is home to major independent producers like Devon Energy, Chesapeake and
Sandridge.
Junior exploration and production company American Petro-Hunter (OTCBB: AAPH) has acquired
interests in seven northern Oklahoma lease blocks targeting shale targets, including the Woodford
Shale. At present, American Petro-Hunter is drilling shallow, vertical wells, which it plans to put to pump
immediately. In the future, the Company plans to drill horizontal wells as well to further exploit shale oil
production. American Petro-Hunter has opted to focus on shale plays because these wells typically have
long, stable reserve lives and predictable production.
Full report available here: http://www.investorideas.com/CO/AAPH/news/11161.asp
Lisa Springer, CFA -Bio and disclaimer: http://www.investorideas.com/About/Lisa-Springer-CFA/
The author, Lisa Springer is a freelance writer and was compensated (350) for writing this article by
Investorideas.com and doesn't own shares of any of the companies mentioned in this article.
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Friday, November 19, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Energy Stocks Trading Alert; (OTCBB: AAPH), (NYSE:BP) (NYSE:CVX) (NYSE:CHK)
Point Roberts WA - November 18, 2010 (Investorideas.com Energy Newswire) – www.Investorideas.com reports on energy stocks trading for November 18th for interested oil and gas investors.
Energy Stocks Trading November 18th, 2010 (at time of release)
- American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTC.BB: AAPH) trading $ 0.34, up 0.01 (3.03%)
- BP (NYSE: BP) trading at $42.11 up 0.51 (1.21%)
- Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) trading $83.67 up 1.27 (1.54%)
- Chesapeake (NYSE: CHK ) trading at $22.17 up 0.07 (0.32%)
- Dow 11,190.65 +182.77 +1.66%
- Nasdaq 2,523.20 +47.19 +1.91%
- S&P 500 1,199.60 +21.01 +1.78%
- 10 Yr Bond (%) 2.9260% +0.0620
- Oil 82.11 +1.67 +2.08%
- Gold 1,336.80 +14.30 +1.07%
Recent Oil and Gas Stocks News on Investorideas.com
Trading Alert for Oil and Gas Investors; American Petro-Hunter (OTCBB: AAPH) Research Highlights
"American Petro-Hunter provides an exciting short term and long term investment opportunity." - Grass Roots Research and Distribution, Inc
Research AAPH.OB Today! www.aaphreport.com
Point Roberts, WA - November 17, 2010 - The Investorideas.com Energy Newswire makes recent Oil and Gas stock research reports and CFA commentary on American Petro-Hunter Inc (OTCBB: AAPH ) available to oil and gas investors.
Lisa Springer, CFA, equity research analyst and financial writer features AAPH in both Oil and Gas sector commentaries; "The Role of Independent Producers in America’s Energy Future" and " Untapped Opportunity in Shale Oil". Reports include Big Players in the Oil and Gas Sector Including Devon Energy ( NYSE:DVN), Chesapeake ( NYSE:CHK), Sandridge ( NYSE:SD), ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM), Newfield Exploration (NYSE:NFX) and American Petro-Hunter (OTCBB: AAPH)
The Cohen report by Grass Roots Research and Distribution notes, "Based on an average of these methods, AAPH common stock is valued at $1.02 per share, 191.3% higher than current market price of $0.34."
Full report at www.grassrootsrd.com and http://www.investorideas.com/CO/AAPH/Cohen_AAPH_report_100510.pdf
Full New at: http://www.investorideas.com/CO/AAPH/news/11172.asp
Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE: CHK )Recent News:
Chesapeake Energy Corporation and CNOOC Limited Announce Closing of Eagle Ford Shale Project Cooperation Agreement
"Chesapeake Energy Corporation today announced the closing of a project cooperation agreement whereby CNOOC International Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of CNOOC Limited, purchased a 33.3% undivided interest in Chesapeake's 600,000 net oil and natural gas leasehold acres in the Eagle Ford Shale project in South Texas. The consideration for the transaction was $1.08 billion in cash, plus an additional $40 million payment adjustment at closing. In addition, CNOOC Limited has agreed to fund 75% of Chesapeake's share of drilling and completion costs up to $1.08 billion, which Chesapeake expects to occur by year-end 2012.
Aubrey K. McClendon, Chesapeake's Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are very pleased to have partnered with CNOOC Limited in completing our fifth industry shale development transaction. We look forward to accelerating the development of this large domestic oil and natural gas resource, resulting in a reduction of our country's oil imports over time, the creation of thousands of high-paying jobs in the U.S. and the payment of very significant local, state and federal taxes."
Full News at: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Chesapeake-Energy-Corporation-bw-4025156033.html?x=0&.v=1
AboutChesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE: CHK)
Chesapeake Energy Corporation is the second-largest producer of natural gas and the most active driller of new wells in the U.S. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, the company's operations are focused on discovering and developing unconventional natural gas and oil fields onshore in the U.S. Chesapeake owns leading positions in the Barnett, Fayetteville, Haynesville, Marcellus and Bossier natural gas shale plays and in the Granite Wash, Eagle Ford, Niobrara and various other unconventional liquids plays. The company has also vertically integrated its operations and owns substantial midstream, compression, drilling and oilfield service assets. Further information is available at www.chk.com.
Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) Recent News:
Chevron Energy Solutions Receives Highest Level of Recognition From OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program
"Chevron Energy Solutions, a unit of Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX), announced today that its operation of the Central Utility Plant at Fort Detrick has earned Star Status from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). The Star VPP is OSHA's prestigious safety and health certification that recognizes employers and workers in private industry and federal agencies who have implemented exemplary occupational safety and health management systems and maintain injury and illness rates below national Bureau of Labor Statistics averages for their respective industries."
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The Company is a goal-oriented exploration and production (E&P) Company aiming to become an intermediate level oil and gas producer within 12 months. The Company is in production at the Poston Project in Trego County Kansas with new drilling activity and production underway at the North Oklahoma Oil Project. With the achievable target of becoming a 1000 BOE producer as our goal, American Petro-Hunter is actively on the hunt for domestic petroleum assets.
www.americanpetrohunter.com
Company Research
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www.aaphreport.com - OTCBB: AAPH Recent Price: $0.35 Cohen Price Target: $1.02
Point Roberts WA - November 18, 2010 (Investorideas.com Energy Newswire) - Investorideas.com features the Grass Roots Research and Distribution, Inc. Report for energy investors.
www.aaphreport.com - OTCBB: AAPH Recent Price: $0.35 Cohen Price Target: $1.02
AAPHREPORT.COM is focused on success and delivers news and information about American Petro-Hunter – a rapidly growing oil & gas junior explorer with a fantastic story and positioned for extraordinary growth! Find out about the exciting new opportunities and stay in touch as this company grows stronger every day!
Learn more about AAPH and their producing oil wells at the North Oklahoma and Kansas projects. Get news about upcoming events, new projects and the latest news and pictures from the field! Read AAPHREPORT.COM now for all the news!
Grass Roots Research and Distribution, Inc.
"American Petro-Hunter provides an exciting short and long term investment opportunity."
Read the Full Report: http://www.aaphreport.com
More info: American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTCBB: AAPH)
The Company is a goal-oriented exploration and production (E&P) Company aiming to become an intermediate level oil and gas producer within 12 months. The Company is in production at the Poston Project in Trego County Kansas with new drilling activity and production underway at the North Oklahoma Oil Project. With the achievable target of becoming a 1000 BOE producer as our goal, American Petro-Hunter is actively on the hunt for domestic petroleum assets.
www.americanpetrohunter.com
Company Research
http://www.aaphreport.com/
Visit the AAPH showcase profile at InvestorIdeas.com
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www.aaphreport.com - OTCBB: AAPH Recent Price: $0.35 Cohen Price Target: $1.02
AAPHREPORT.COM is focused on success and delivers news and information about American Petro-Hunter – a rapidly growing oil & gas junior explorer with a fantastic story and positioned for extraordinary growth! Find out about the exciting new opportunities and stay in touch as this company grows stronger every day!
Learn more about AAPH and their producing oil wells at the North Oklahoma and Kansas projects. Get news about upcoming events, new projects and the latest news and pictures from the field! Read AAPHREPORT.COM now for all the news!
Grass Roots Research and Distribution, Inc.
"American Petro-Hunter provides an exciting short and long term investment opportunity."
Read the Full Report: http://www.aaphreport.com
More info: American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTCBB: AAPH)
The Company is a goal-oriented exploration and production (E&P) Company aiming to become an intermediate level oil and gas producer within 12 months. The Company is in production at the Poston Project in Trego County Kansas with new drilling activity and production underway at the North Oklahoma Oil Project. With the achievable target of becoming a 1000 BOE producer as our goal, American Petro-Hunter is actively on the hunt for domestic petroleum assets.
www.americanpetrohunter.com
Company Research
http://www.aaphreport.com/
Visit the AAPH showcase profile at InvestorIdeas.com
http://www.investorideas.com/CO/AAPH/
Request News and Info on AAPH
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Contact American Petro-Hunter:
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Today's Energy Stocks Trading; (OTCBB: AAPH), (NYSE:BP) (NYSE:CHK) (NYSE:XOM)
Point Roberts WA - November 17, 2010 (Investorideas.com Energy Newswire) – www.Investorideas.com reports on energy stocks trading for November 17th for interested oil and gas investors.
Energy Stocks Trading November 17th, 2010
Trading Alert for Oil and Gas Investors; American Petro-Hunter (OTCBB: AAPH) Research Highlights
Point Roberts WA - November 17, 2010 (Investorideas.com Energy Newswire) - The Investorideas.com Energy Newswire makes recent Oil and Gas stock research reports and CFA commentary on American Petro-Hunter Inc (OTCBB: AAPH)
Full news: http://www.investorideas.com/CO/AAPH/news/11172.asp
FDC Daily Monitor; Oil & Gas Corporate News
November 17, 2010 (Investorideas.com energy newswire) Regal Petroleum plc (RPT LN) announced that, despite receiving a written confirmation
Full news: http://www.investorideas.com/news/energy/11171.asp
A Look at Independent Oil and Gas Producers; American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTC.BB: AAPH) Chesapeake (NYSE:CHK), Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) and Southwestern (NYSE:SWN)
Point Roberts WA - November 17, 2010 (Investorideas.com Energy Newswire) - www.Investorideas.com, an investor research portal specialized in sector investing, including oil and gas stocks, reports on recent sector commentary from Lisa Springer, CFA, equity research analyst
Full news : http://www.investorideas.com/CO/AAPH/news/11171.asp
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More info: American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTCBB: AAPH)
The Company is a goal-oriented exploration and production (E&P) Company aiming to become an intermediate level oil and gas producer within 12 months. The Company is in production at the Poston Project in Trego County Kansas with new drilling activity and production underway at the North Oklahoma Oil Project. With the achievable target of becoming a 1000 BOE producer as our goal, American Petro-Hunter is actively on the hunt for domestic petroleum assets.
www.americanpetrohunter.com
Company Research
http://www.aaphreport.com/
Visit the AAPH showcase profile at InvestorIdeas.com
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Energy Stocks Trading November 17th, 2010
- The NYSE Arca Oil Index (^XOI) trading up at 1,100.87 up 3.16 (0.29%)
- American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTC.BB: AAPH) trading at $0.335
- Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: APC) trading down at 61.89, down 1.14 (1.81%)
- BP (NYSE: BP) trading at $41.69, down 0.09 (0.22%)
- Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) trading at $82.53, up 0.05 (0.06%)
- Chesapeake (NYSE: CHK ) trading at $ 22.12 0.16 (0.73%) on over 4.2 million shares
- Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE: DVN) trading at $70.38, down 0.06 (0.09%)
- Exxon Mobil Corporation Common (NYSE: XOM) trading up at $69.11, up 0.17 (0.25%)
- Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX: SU.TO) trading up at $33.74, up 0.07 (0.21%)
- Dow 11,026.61 +3.11 +0.03%
- Nada 2,484.47 +14.63 +0.59%
- S&P 500 1,181.31 +2.97 +0.25%
- 10 Yr Bond (%) 2.8490% +2.5916
- Oil 80.73 -1.61 -1.96%
- Gold 1,341.80 +3.50 +0.26%
Trading Alert for Oil and Gas Investors; American Petro-Hunter (OTCBB: AAPH) Research Highlights
Point Roberts WA - November 17, 2010 (Investorideas.com Energy Newswire) - The Investorideas.com Energy Newswire makes recent Oil and Gas stock research reports and CFA commentary on American Petro-Hunter Inc (OTCBB: AAPH)
Full news: http://www.investorideas.com/CO/AAPH/news/11172.asp
FDC Daily Monitor; Oil & Gas Corporate News
November 17, 2010 (Investorideas.com energy newswire) Regal Petroleum plc (RPT LN) announced that, despite receiving a written confirmation
Full news: http://www.investorideas.com/news/energy/11171.asp
A Look at Independent Oil and Gas Producers; American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTC.BB: AAPH) Chesapeake (NYSE:CHK), Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) and Southwestern (NYSE:SWN)
Point Roberts WA - November 17, 2010 (Investorideas.com Energy Newswire) - www.Investorideas.com, an investor research portal specialized in sector investing, including oil and gas stocks, reports on recent sector commentary from Lisa Springer, CFA, equity research analyst
Full news : http://www.investorideas.com/CO/AAPH/news/11171.asp
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More info: American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTCBB: AAPH)
The Company is a goal-oriented exploration and production (E&P) Company aiming to become an intermediate level oil and gas producer within 12 months. The Company is in production at the Poston Project in Trego County Kansas with new drilling activity and production underway at the North Oklahoma Oil Project. With the achievable target of becoming a 1000 BOE producer as our goal, American Petro-Hunter is actively on the hunt for domestic petroleum assets.
www.americanpetrohunter.com
Company Research
http://www.aaphreport.com/
Visit the AAPH showcase profile at InvestorIdeas.com
http://www.investorideas.com/CO/AAPH/
Request News and Info on AAPH
http://www.investorideas.com/Resources/Newsletter.asp
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Trading Alert for Oil and Gas Investors; American Petro-Hunter (OTCBB: AAPH) Research Highlights
“American Petro-Hunter provides an exciting short term and long term investment
opportunity.” - Grass Roots Research and Distribution, Inc
Research AAPH.OB Today! www.aaphreport.com
Point Roberts, WA - November 17, 2010 - The Investorideas.com Energy Newswire
makes recent Oil and Gas stock research reports and CFA commentary on American
Petro-Hunter Inc (OTCBB: AAPH ) available to oil and gas investors.
Lisa Springer, CFA, equity research analyst and financial writer features AAPH in both
Oil and Gas sector commentaries; “The Role of Independent Producers in America’s
Energy Future” and “Untapped Opportunity in Shale Oil”. Reports include Big
Players in the Oil and Gas Sector Including Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN), Chesapeake
(NYSE:CHK), Sandridge (NYSE:SD), ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM), Newfield Exploration
(NYSE:NFX) and American Petro-Hunter (OTCBB: AAPH)
Full Reports:
The Role of Independent Producers in America’s Energy Future
http://www.investorideas.com/CO/AAPH/news/11081.asp
Untapped Opportunity in Shale Oil
http://www.investorideas.com/CO/AAPH/news/11161.asp
The Cohen report by Grass Roots Research and Distribution notes, “Based on an
average of these methods, AAPH common stock is valued at $1.02 per share,
191.3% higher than current market price of $0.34.”
Full report at www.grassrootsrd.com and http://www.investorideas.com/CO/AAPH/
Cohen_AAPH_report_100510.pdf
Excerpt from Report: "We expect significant growth potential from AAPH's prolific
oil and gas projects in Oklahoma and Kansas in the immediate to medium term. The
prospects of the Company have further brightened after it went in-production at its core
acreage at the Northern Oklahoma Project and the Rooney Prospect. The quality of
the portfolio's assets is excellent. We believe this quality together with the experience
and proven track record of its management team will enable enhanced returns on
investment. American Petro-Hunter provides an exciting short term and long term
investment opportunity."
- Grass Roots Research and Distribution, Inc
About American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTCBB: AAPH)
American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTCBB: AAPH) is a goal-oriented exploration and
production (E&P) Company aiming to become an intermediate level oil and gas producer
within 12 months. The Company is in production at the Poston Project in Trego County
Kansas with new drilling activity and production underway at the North Oklahoma Oil
Project. With the achievable target of becoming a 1000 BOE producer as our goal,
American Petro-Hunter is actively on the "hunt" for domestic petroleum assets.
Find more Research on AAPH.OB Today! www.aaphreport.com
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Point Roberts, WA - November 17, 2010 - The Investorideas.com Energy Newswire
makes recent Oil and Gas stock research reports and CFA commentary on American
Petro-Hunter Inc (OTCBB: AAPH ) available to oil and gas investors.
Lisa Springer, CFA, equity research analyst and financial writer features AAPH in both
Oil and Gas sector commentaries; “The Role of Independent Producers in America’s
Energy Future” and “Untapped Opportunity in Shale Oil”. Reports include Big
Players in the Oil and Gas Sector Including Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN), Chesapeake
(NYSE:CHK), Sandridge (NYSE:SD), ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM), Newfield Exploration
(NYSE:NFX) and American Petro-Hunter (OTCBB: AAPH)
Full Reports:
The Role of Independent Producers in America’s Energy Future
http://www.investorideas.com/CO/AAPH/news/11081.asp
Untapped Opportunity in Shale Oil
http://www.investorideas.com/CO/AAPH/news/11161.asp
The Cohen report by Grass Roots Research and Distribution notes, “Based on an
average of these methods, AAPH common stock is valued at $1.02 per share,
191.3% higher than current market price of $0.34.”
Full report at www.grassrootsrd.com and http://www.investorideas.com/CO/AAPH/
Cohen_AAPH_report_100510.pdf
Excerpt from Report: "We expect significant growth potential from AAPH's prolific
oil and gas projects in Oklahoma and Kansas in the immediate to medium term. The
prospects of the Company have further brightened after it went in-production at its core
acreage at the Northern Oklahoma Project and the Rooney Prospect. The quality of
the portfolio's assets is excellent. We believe this quality together with the experience
and proven track record of its management team will enable enhanced returns on
investment. American Petro-Hunter provides an exciting short term and long term
investment opportunity."
- Grass Roots Research and Distribution, Inc
About American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTCBB: AAPH)
American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTCBB: AAPH) is a goal-oriented exploration and
production (E&P) Company aiming to become an intermediate level oil and gas producer
within 12 months. The Company is in production at the Poston Project in Trego County
Kansas with new drilling activity and production underway at the North Oklahoma Oil
Project. With the achievable target of becoming a 1000 BOE producer as our goal,
American Petro-Hunter is actively on the "hunt" for domestic petroleum assets.
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A Look at Independent Oil and Gas Producers; American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTC.BB: AAPH) Chesapeake (NYSE:CHK), Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) and Southwestern (NYSE:SWN)
Point Roberts WA- November 17, 2010 (Investorideas.com Energy Newswire) –
www.Investorideas.com, an investor research portal specialized in sector investing, including oil
and gas stocks, reports on recent sector commentary from Lisa Springer, CFA, equity research
analyst and financial writer. Two reports featuring junior oil and gas company American Petro-
Hunter, Inc. (OTC.BB: AAPH) and several larger independents provide insight into the impact and
role of independents, in addition to an in-depth look at the Woodford Shale play in Oklahoma.
The first report entitled,’ The Role of Independent Producers in America’s Energy Future’
includes Energy Stocks: American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTC.BB: AAPH) , BP (NYSE:BP),
ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) , Chevron (NYSE:CVX), Chesapeake (NYSE:CHK), Devon Energy
(NYSE:DVN) and Southwestern (NYSE:SWN).
The second report entitled, ‘Untapped Opportunity in Shale Oil ‘includes energy stocks
Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN), Chesapeake (NYSE:CHK), Sandridge (NYSE:SD), ExxonMobil
(NYSE:XOM), Newfield Exploration (NYSE:NFX) and American Petro-Hunter (OTCBB: AAPH)
The Role of Independent Producers in America’s Energy Future
Lisa Springer, CFA, Equity research analyst and financial writer
Excerpt:
Despite the existence of bountiful untapped domestic reserves, America remains largely
dependent on foreign oil. At present, the US imports over 2/3rds of its oil at costs estimated to
exceed $300 billion annually. Much of this imported oil comes from the politically unstable Middle
East, which controls approximately half of world supplies.
.
Full report: http://www.investorideas.com/CO/AAPH/news/11081.asp
Untapped Opportunity in Shale Oil
Lisa Springer, CFA, Equity research analyst
Excerpt:
Independent oil and gas companies are leading the effort to develop America’s vast untapped
energy reserves. It may surprise many Americans to learn that the US has immense undeveloped
oil and gas resources in the Lower 48 states. A large portion of these reserves consists of
oil and gas trapped in shale bedrock. Once thought unreachable, recently introduced drilling
technologies have enabled the development of shale oil. Hydraulic fracturing is the technique
used to release this trapped oil and gas. Wide-scale use of this technology was the main reason
for a 35% surge in US gas reserves, according to a mid-year 2009 report by the Potential Gas
Committee. This increase was the largest in the 44 year history of the committee. US shale gas
reserves are estimated at 616 trillion cubic feet, or a third of total reserves.
Full report available here: http://www.investorideas.com/CO/AAPH/news/11161.asp
Lisa Springer, CFA -Bio and disclaimer: http://www.investorideas.com/About/Lisa-Springer-CFA/
The author, Lisa Springer, was compensated for writing this article (350) and doesn't own shares
of any of the companies mentioned in this article.
More info: American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTC.BB: AAPH
The Company is a goal-oriented exploration and production (E&P) Company aiming to become
an intermediate level oil and gas producer within 12 months. The Company is in production at
the Poston Project in Trego County Kansas with new drilling activity and production underway at
the North Oklahoma Oil Project. With the achievable target of becoming a 1000 BOE producer
as our goal, American Petro-Hunter is actively on the hunt for domestic petroleum assets.
www.americanpetrohunter.com
Company Research
http://www.aaphreport.com/
Visit the AAPH showcase profile at Investorideas.com
http://www.investorideas.com/CO/AAPH/
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www.Investorideas.com, an investor research portal specialized in sector investing, including oil
and gas stocks, reports on recent sector commentary from Lisa Springer, CFA, equity research
analyst and financial writer. Two reports featuring junior oil and gas company American Petro-
Hunter, Inc. (OTC.BB: AAPH) and several larger independents provide insight into the impact and
role of independents, in addition to an in-depth look at the Woodford Shale play in Oklahoma.
The first report entitled,’ The Role of Independent Producers in America’s Energy Future’
includes Energy Stocks: American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTC.BB: AAPH) , BP (NYSE:BP),
ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) , Chevron (NYSE:CVX), Chesapeake (NYSE:CHK), Devon Energy
(NYSE:DVN) and Southwestern (NYSE:SWN).
The second report entitled, ‘Untapped Opportunity in Shale Oil ‘includes energy stocks
Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN), Chesapeake (NYSE:CHK), Sandridge (NYSE:SD), ExxonMobil
(NYSE:XOM), Newfield Exploration (NYSE:NFX) and American Petro-Hunter (OTCBB: AAPH)
The Role of Independent Producers in America’s Energy Future
Lisa Springer, CFA, Equity research analyst and financial writer
Excerpt:
Despite the existence of bountiful untapped domestic reserves, America remains largely
dependent on foreign oil. At present, the US imports over 2/3rds of its oil at costs estimated to
exceed $300 billion annually. Much of this imported oil comes from the politically unstable Middle
East, which controls approximately half of world supplies.
.
Full report: http://www.investorideas.com/CO/AAPH/news/11081.asp
Untapped Opportunity in Shale Oil
Lisa Springer, CFA, Equity research analyst
Excerpt:
Independent oil and gas companies are leading the effort to develop America’s vast untapped
energy reserves. It may surprise many Americans to learn that the US has immense undeveloped
oil and gas resources in the Lower 48 states. A large portion of these reserves consists of
oil and gas trapped in shale bedrock. Once thought unreachable, recently introduced drilling
technologies have enabled the development of shale oil. Hydraulic fracturing is the technique
used to release this trapped oil and gas. Wide-scale use of this technology was the main reason
for a 35% surge in US gas reserves, according to a mid-year 2009 report by the Potential Gas
Committee. This increase was the largest in the 44 year history of the committee. US shale gas
reserves are estimated at 616 trillion cubic feet, or a third of total reserves.
Full report available here: http://www.investorideas.com/CO/AAPH/news/11161.asp
Lisa Springer, CFA -Bio and disclaimer: http://www.investorideas.com/About/Lisa-Springer-CFA/
The author, Lisa Springer, was compensated for writing this article (350) and doesn't own shares
of any of the companies mentioned in this article.
More info: American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTC.BB: AAPH
The Company is a goal-oriented exploration and production (E&P) Company aiming to become
an intermediate level oil and gas producer within 12 months. The Company is in production at
the Poston Project in Trego County Kansas with new drilling activity and production underway at
the North Oklahoma Oil Project. With the achievable target of becoming a 1000 BOE producer
as our goal, American Petro-Hunter is actively on the hunt for domestic petroleum assets.
www.americanpetrohunter.com
Company Research
http://www.aaphreport.com/
Visit the AAPH showcase profile at Investorideas.com
http://www.investorideas.com/CO/AAPH/
Request News and Info on AAPH
http://www.investorideas.com/Resources/Newsletter.asp
Disclosure, Disclaimer/ AAPH is a paid for advertising client on Investorideas.com- see below.
Contact American Petro-Hunter:
Mountainview IR Services, Inc.
1-888-521-7762
investors@americanpetrohunterinc.com
About InvestorIdeas.com:
InvestorIdeas.com is a leading global investor and industry research resource portal
specialized in sector investing, covering leading industry sectors including energy and mining
stocks, in addition to global markets including China, India, the Middle East and Australia.
Investorideas.com is known for its comprehensive stock directories in each sector and sector
specific newswires.
Sign up for the free investor news letter and get stock alerts in leading
sectors! http://www.investorideas.com/Resources/Newsletter.asp
Disclaimer/ Disclosure: The following news is paid for and /or published as information only for our readers. American
Petro-hunter Inc. (AAPH.OB) one month showcase energy stock on Investorideas.com and all related energy portals and
blogs (twenty thousand per month) Investorideas.com is a third party publisher of news and research .Our sites do not
make recommendations, but offer information portals to research news, articles, stock lists and recent research. Nothing
on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. All investment involves
risk and possible loss of principal .This site is currently compensated by featured companies, news submissions and
online advertising.
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Untapped Opportunity in Shale Oil; Junior American Petro-Hunter (OTCBB: AAPH) and Major Producers in Oklahoma's Woodford Shale
Point Roberts WA - November 16, 2010 (Investorideas.com Energy Newswire) – www.Investorideas.com, an investor research portal specialized in sector investing, features commentary on Shale oil stocks by Springer, CFA, equity research analyst and financial writer. The report focuses on j unior exploration and production company American Petro-Hunter (OTCBB: AAPH) and its strategy in the shale play in Oklahoma.
Untapped Opportunity in Shale Oil
Lisa Springer, CFA, Equity research analyst
Energy stocks in this article: Devon Energy ( NYSE:DVN), Chesapeake ( NYSE:CHK), Sandridge ( NYSE:SD), ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM), Newfield Exploration (NYSE:NFX) and American Petro-Hunter (OTCBB: AAPH)
Independent oil and gas companies are leading the effort to develop America's vast untapped energy reserves. It may surprise many Americans to learn that the US has immense undeveloped oil and gas resources in the Lower 48 states. A large portion of these reserves consists of oil and gas trapped in shale bedrock. Once thought unreachable, recently introduced drilling technologies have enabled the development of shale oil. Hydraulic fracturing is the technique used to release this trapped oil and gas. Wide-scale use of this technology was the main reason for a 35% surge in US gas reserves, according to a mid-year 2009 report by the Potential Gas Committee. This increase was the largest in the 44 year history of the committee. US shale gas reserves are estimated at 616 trillion cubic feet, or a third of total reserves.
Domestic shale energy plays have become so numerous that it is difficult to think of them as unconventional these days. Shale formations such as the Bakken, Fayetteville, Marcellus, Barnett and others have become household name in the oil and gas industry.
Another very active, but until recently little publicized shale play is the Woodford Shale, located in Oklahoma. The shale is found at depths from 7,500 to 8,500 feet, and is generally 50 to 300 feet thick. Drilling activity in the Woodford Shale has skyrocketed since Devon Energy drilled its first wells in 2005. Since then, many large independents have acquired acreage and launched drilling programs. Among the most active operators are Chesapeake (NYSE:CHK), Newfield Exploration (NYSE:NFX) and XTO Energy, which was recently acquired by ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM). The Woodford Shale is estimated to contain approximately 4 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
The Woodford Shale is a low-permeability reservoir that must be drilled via hydraulic fracturing to obtain commercial quantities of oil and gas. Early completions were from existing vertical wells that initially targeted deeper horizons. Today, the main exploitation of the Woodford Shale is from long horizontal wells, with some extending laterally more than 4,000 feet.
Partly because of the Woodford Shale, Oklahoma has emerged as one of the Lower 48's biggest producers, ranking second nationwide in gas production and fifth in oil production. Oklahoma has some 90,000 wells and is home to major independent producers like Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN), Chesapeake (NYSE:CHK) and Sandridge (NYSE:SD).
Junior exploration and production company American Petro-Hunter (OTCBB: AAPH) has acquired interests in seven northern Oklahoma lease blocks targeting shale targets, including the Woodford Shale. At present, American Petro-Hunter is drilling shallow, vertical wells, which it plans to put to pump immediately. In the future, the Company plans to drill horizontal wells as well to further exploit shale oil production. American Petro-Hunter has opted to focus on shale plays because these wells typically have long, stable reserve lives and predictable production.
American Petro-Hunter is a 50% partner in the NOJ26 well, a 4,000 foot vertical well in the process of being completed that cuts across multiple pay zones and through known producing Simpson and Wilcox formations. Wilcox wells often deliver initial production exceeding 100 barrels per day. The completion program focuses initially on the lower of two 40 foot pay zones. American Petro-Hunter expects the lower pay zone to produce at higher rates than its No. 1 well, which is already in production, and expects to commence production from NOJ26 later this month. The Company has high hopes for this project based in part on production from t wo analog wells located less than a mile away, which have cumulatively produced 46,000 barrels of oil and nearly one billion cubic feet of gas.
The Company has also secured government permits for a pipeline to be installed at the No. 1 well, which it expects to produce in a 75-80 barrel per day range. After NOJ26 is completed, American Petro-Hunter will have a total of four producing oil wells already on pump and generating cash flow.
Future plans for the North Oklahoma project include drilling a horizontal well down laterally and then along the Woodford Shale. The well will expose over 1,500 feet of oil-containing shale rock. Engineers estimate this well could be a 500 barrel per day producer. More horizontal wells are planned as well on the southern part of the Company's lease block, which has room to drill up to five horizontal wells in shale and up to 25 conventional vertical wells.
American Petro-Hunter also plans to leverage acquisitions to achieve its longer-term production goals. At present, the Company is evaluating two producing fields in California and one in Kansas for acquisition. Current production from these properties ranges from 50 to several hundred barrels per day. American Petro-Hunter thinks these assets may be undervalued based on estimated proved and probable reserves and has commissioned engineering studies. All three properties also meet management's purchase criteria by offering at least new 20 locations for development wells and opportunities to optimize production through offset drilling.
Lisa Springer, CFA -Bio and disclaimer: http://www.investorideas.com/About/Lisa-Springer-CFA/
The author, Lisa Springer is a freelance writer and was compensated for writing this article by Investorideas.com and doesn't own shares of any of the companies mentioned in this article.
More info: American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTCBB: AAPH)
The Company is a goal-oriented exploration and production (E&P) Company aiming to become an intermediate level oil and gas producer within 12 months. The Company is in production at the Poston Project in Trego County Kansas with new drilling activity and production underway at the North Oklahoma Oil Project. With the achievable target of becoming a 1000 BOE producer as our goal, American Petro-Hunter is actively on the hunt for domestic petroleum assets.
www.americanpetrohunter.com
Company Research
http://www.aaphreport.com/
Visit the AAPH showcase profile at InvestorIdeas.com
http://www.investorideas.com/CO/AAPH/
Request News and Info on AAPH
http://www.investorideas.com/Resources/Newsletter.asp
Disclosure, Disclaimer/ AAPH is a paid for advertising client on Investorideas.com - see below.
Contact American Petro-Hunter:
Mountainview IR Services, Inc.
1-888-521-7762
investors@americanpetrohunterinc.com
About InvestorIdeas.com:
InvestorIdeas.com is a leading global investor and industry research resource portal specialized in sector investing, covering leading industry sectors including mining and gold stocks, in addition to global markets including China, India, the Middle East and Australia. Investorideas.com is known for its comprehensive stock directories in each sector and sector specific newswires.
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Untapped Opportunity in Shale Oil
Lisa Springer, CFA, Equity research analyst
Energy stocks in this article: Devon Energy ( NYSE:DVN), Chesapeake ( NYSE:CHK), Sandridge ( NYSE:SD), ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM), Newfield Exploration (NYSE:NFX) and American Petro-Hunter (OTCBB: AAPH)
Independent oil and gas companies are leading the effort to develop America's vast untapped energy reserves. It may surprise many Americans to learn that the US has immense undeveloped oil and gas resources in the Lower 48 states. A large portion of these reserves consists of oil and gas trapped in shale bedrock. Once thought unreachable, recently introduced drilling technologies have enabled the development of shale oil. Hydraulic fracturing is the technique used to release this trapped oil and gas. Wide-scale use of this technology was the main reason for a 35% surge in US gas reserves, according to a mid-year 2009 report by the Potential Gas Committee. This increase was the largest in the 44 year history of the committee. US shale gas reserves are estimated at 616 trillion cubic feet, or a third of total reserves.
Domestic shale energy plays have become so numerous that it is difficult to think of them as unconventional these days. Shale formations such as the Bakken, Fayetteville, Marcellus, Barnett and others have become household name in the oil and gas industry.
Another very active, but until recently little publicized shale play is the Woodford Shale, located in Oklahoma. The shale is found at depths from 7,500 to 8,500 feet, and is generally 50 to 300 feet thick. Drilling activity in the Woodford Shale has skyrocketed since Devon Energy drilled its first wells in 2005. Since then, many large independents have acquired acreage and launched drilling programs. Among the most active operators are Chesapeake (NYSE:CHK), Newfield Exploration (NYSE:NFX) and XTO Energy, which was recently acquired by ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM). The Woodford Shale is estimated to contain approximately 4 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
The Woodford Shale is a low-permeability reservoir that must be drilled via hydraulic fracturing to obtain commercial quantities of oil and gas. Early completions were from existing vertical wells that initially targeted deeper horizons. Today, the main exploitation of the Woodford Shale is from long horizontal wells, with some extending laterally more than 4,000 feet.
Partly because of the Woodford Shale, Oklahoma has emerged as one of the Lower 48's biggest producers, ranking second nationwide in gas production and fifth in oil production. Oklahoma has some 90,000 wells and is home to major independent producers like Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN), Chesapeake (NYSE:CHK) and Sandridge (NYSE:SD).
Junior exploration and production company American Petro-Hunter (OTCBB: AAPH) has acquired interests in seven northern Oklahoma lease blocks targeting shale targets, including the Woodford Shale. At present, American Petro-Hunter is drilling shallow, vertical wells, which it plans to put to pump immediately. In the future, the Company plans to drill horizontal wells as well to further exploit shale oil production. American Petro-Hunter has opted to focus on shale plays because these wells typically have long, stable reserve lives and predictable production.
American Petro-Hunter is a 50% partner in the NOJ26 well, a 4,000 foot vertical well in the process of being completed that cuts across multiple pay zones and through known producing Simpson and Wilcox formations. Wilcox wells often deliver initial production exceeding 100 barrels per day. The completion program focuses initially on the lower of two 40 foot pay zones. American Petro-Hunter expects the lower pay zone to produce at higher rates than its No. 1 well, which is already in production, and expects to commence production from NOJ26 later this month. The Company has high hopes for this project based in part on production from t wo analog wells located less than a mile away, which have cumulatively produced 46,000 barrels of oil and nearly one billion cubic feet of gas.
The Company has also secured government permits for a pipeline to be installed at the No. 1 well, which it expects to produce in a 75-80 barrel per day range. After NOJ26 is completed, American Petro-Hunter will have a total of four producing oil wells already on pump and generating cash flow.
Future plans for the North Oklahoma project include drilling a horizontal well down laterally and then along the Woodford Shale. The well will expose over 1,500 feet of oil-containing shale rock. Engineers estimate this well could be a 500 barrel per day producer. More horizontal wells are planned as well on the southern part of the Company's lease block, which has room to drill up to five horizontal wells in shale and up to 25 conventional vertical wells.
American Petro-Hunter also plans to leverage acquisitions to achieve its longer-term production goals. At present, the Company is evaluating two producing fields in California and one in Kansas for acquisition. Current production from these properties ranges from 50 to several hundred barrels per day. American Petro-Hunter thinks these assets may be undervalued based on estimated proved and probable reserves and has commissioned engineering studies. All three properties also meet management's purchase criteria by offering at least new 20 locations for development wells and opportunities to optimize production through offset drilling.
Lisa Springer, CFA -Bio and disclaimer: http://www.investorideas.com/About/Lisa-Springer-CFA/
The author, Lisa Springer is a freelance writer and was compensated for writing this article by Investorideas.com and doesn't own shares of any of the companies mentioned in this article.
More info: American Petro-Hunter, Inc. (OTCBB: AAPH)
The Company is a goal-oriented exploration and production (E&P) Company aiming to become an intermediate level oil and gas producer within 12 months. The Company is in production at the Poston Project in Trego County Kansas with new drilling activity and production underway at the North Oklahoma Oil Project. With the achievable target of becoming a 1000 BOE producer as our goal, American Petro-Hunter is actively on the hunt for domestic petroleum assets.
www.americanpetrohunter.com
Company Research
http://www.aaphreport.com/
Visit the AAPH showcase profile at InvestorIdeas.com
http://www.investorideas.com/CO/AAPH/
Request News and Info on AAPH
http://www.investorideas.com/Resources/Newsletter.asp
Disclosure, Disclaimer/ AAPH is a paid for advertising client on Investorideas.com - see below.
Contact American Petro-Hunter:
Mountainview IR Services, Inc.
1-888-521-7762
investors@americanpetrohunterinc.com
About InvestorIdeas.com:
InvestorIdeas.com is a leading global investor and industry research resource portal specialized in sector investing, covering leading industry sectors including mining and gold stocks, in addition to global markets including China, India, the Middle East and Australia. Investorideas.com is known for its comprehensive stock directories in each sector and sector specific newswires.
Sign up for the free investor news letter and get stock alerts in leading sectors! http://www.investorideas.com/Resources/Newsletter.asp
Disclaimer/ Disclosure: The following news is paid for and /or published as information only for our readers. American Petro-hunter Inc. (AAPH.OB) one month showcase energy stock on Investorideas.com and all related energy portals and blogs (twenty thousand per month) Investorideas.com is a third party publisher of news and research .Our sites do not make recommendations, but offer information portals to research news, articles, stock lists and recent research. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. All investment involves risk and possible loss of principal .This site is currently compensated by featured companies, news submissions and online advertising.Investorideas.com Disclaimer: http://www.investorideas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp
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