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Policymakers should avoid making regulatory decisions only to satisfy the public’s appetite for swift retribution following the Deepwater Horizon well blow-out in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) because “excessively stringent” rules could result in costs increasing to the point that it becomes uneconomical to drill in deep waters, according to a study published last week (see related story).

Policymakers should avoid making regulatory decisions only to satisfy the public’s appetite for swift retribution following the Deepwater Horizon well blow-out in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) because “excessively stringent” rules could result in costs increasing to the point that it becomes uneconomical to drill in deep waters, according to a new study.

The swift drop in the natural gas drilling rig count across the Rocky Mountains has led to double-digit declines for some drilling services, and more are expected in the months ahead, Bill Barrett Corp. officials said Tuesday. Lower service costs will help the independent keep its costs in line, but it also is preparing for what may be “radical” changes in gas prices through the year, said CEO Fred Barrett.

The swift drop in the natural gas drilling rig count across the Rocky Mountains has led to double-digit declines for some drilling services, and more are expected in the months ahead, Bill Barrett Corp. officials said Tuesday. Lower service costs will help the independent keep its costs in line, but it also is preparing for what may be “radical” changes in gas prices through the year, said CEO Fred Barrett.

North American natural gas production is no longer opportunity-constrained, it’s market-constrained, as the swift, stunning growth of unconventional plays already has overtaken conventional drilling, according to industry leaders and energy pundits, who shared their expertise and advice at Cambridge Energy Research Associates’ CERAWeek in Houston.

North American natural gas production is no longer opportunity-constrained, it’s market-constrained, as the swift, stunning growth of unconventional plays already has overtaken conventional drilling, according to industry leaders and energy pundits, who shared their expertise and advice last week at Cambridge Energy Research Associates’ CERAWeek in Houston.

Swift approval is being sought for an application by TransCanada Corp. to transfer jurisdiction over Alberta’s gas-gathering pipeline web to the National Energy Board (NEB) before the province has time to change its mind about allowing the historic switch without putting up a fight.

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson (D-MN) urged caution Wednesday as a number of Democratic lawmakers appeared before his committee urging swift congressional action to eliminate what they believe is excessive speculation in the energy commodity markets.

Swift approval is being sought for an application by TransCanada Corp. to transfer jurisdiction over Alberta’s gas-gathering pipeline web to the National Energy Board (NEB) before the province has time to change its mind about allowing the historic switch without putting up a fight.