Contribution

Gulfport Energy Corp. has spud some of the largest producing wells in the Utica Shale to date, and the play continues to be the Oklahoma City-based operator’s “primary focus area,” according to CEO James Palm.

Gulfport Energy Corp. has spud some of the largest producing wells in the Utica Shale to date, and the play continues to be the Oklahoma City-based operator’s “primary focus area,” according to CEO James Palm.

Seneca Resources Corp. is proceeding with drilling operations in the Marcellus and Utica shales, and has established positions in oil fields in Kansas and California, the National Fuel Gas Co. (NFG) subsidiary said Thursday.

Houston-based Crimson Exploration Inc. said its Woodbine and Eagle Ford shale programs continue to enjoy success, contribution to second quarter production that was in the upper range of the company’s guidance.

U.S. shale gas plays continued to make a substantial contribution to the country’s natural gas production, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said Tuesday in a report that cited supply gains last month. However, a declining rig count signals that production declines are on the way, the agency said.

A Pennsylvania think tank believes a recent study inflates the economic importance of the Marcellus Shale.

As a budding revival of oilsands development gathers steam, thermal production projects will burn up Alberta’s contribution to North American natural gas gluts, show new projections by the province’s Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB).

As a budding revival of oilsands development gathers steam, thermal production projects will burn up Alberta’s contribution to North American natural gas gluts, show new projections by the province’s Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB).

SM Energy Co. grew proved reserves by 27% last year to 984.5 Bcfe at year-end compared to 772.2 Bcfe at the end of 2009, the company said Tuesday.