Recent Study: Eagle Ford Shale in the US, 2012 - Oil Shale Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020

Sept. 13, 2012 - PRLog -- GlobalData's new report "Eagle Ford Shale in the US, 2012 - Oil Shale Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020" which provides insight into the oil and gas exploration and development potential in the Eagle Ford shale. The report also provides details of the key exploration areas and major companies exploring various fields in the Eagle Ford shale. The report also highlights the parameters for exploration and production, and discusses major activities of the top five companies in the Eagle Ford shale. The report discusses drilling activities in the Eagle Ford shale, detailing the companies involved and their coverage across the different fields of Texas in the play. The report also provides a production forecast of the Eagle Ford shale till 2020.

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Scope

The report analyzes the oil and gas exploration and production activities in the Eagle Ford shale. The scope of the report includes -

* An overview of the oil and gas exploration in the Eagle Ford shale.
* Information on drilling and exploration activities in the different fields of Texas, including Eagleville, Hawkville, Briscoe Ranch, Giddings, De Witt, Gates Ranch, and Sugarkane fields.
* An overview of the competitive landscape of the top five companies by acreage in the Eagle Ford shale. Discussion of the cost per well and finding and development costs of the companies in the Eagle Ford shale.
* Current exploration and production statistics for the Texas region of the Eagle Ford shale. The report also provides forecasts for the Eagle Ford shale production from 2012-2020.
* Coverage and an overview of operations in the Eagle Ford shale.
* Information on the major mergers and acquisitions in the Eagle Ford shale from 2008-March 2012.
* Details of major infrastructure developments in the Eagle Ford shale.

Reasons to buy

The report will enhance your decision making capability. It will allow you to -

* Develop business strategies with the help of specific insights into the Eagle Ford shale oil and gas market, primarily in the Texas region of the US.
* Identify opportunities and challenges in the Eagle Ford shale (Texas) in the US.
* Plan your strategies based on expected developments of the Eagle Ford shale (Texas) in the US.
* Understand the competitive landscape of the companies in the Eagle Ford shale play.
* Keep yourself informed of the key developments in this potentially game changing market.

Keywords

Shale, Eagle Ford Shale, Eagle Ford Shale Production Forecast, Production Forecast to 2020, Top Companies Operating in the Eagle Ford shale

Companies Mentioned in this Report: EOG Resources Inc., Chesapeake Energy Corporation, BP Plc, BHP Billiton, Marathon Oil Corporation

Partial Table of Contents:

1 Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents
1.1 List of Tables
1.2 List of Figures
2 Introduction
2.1 Overview
2.2 Global Data Report Guidance
3 Eagle Ford Shale, Introduction
3.1 Overview
4 Eagle Ford Shale, Operational Overview
4.1 Eagle Ford Shale, Well Profile
4.2 Eagle Ford Shale, Initial Production Rates
4.3 Eagle Ford Shale, Production Analysis by Field, 2008-April 2012
4.4 Eagle Ford Shale, Production Trends, 2008-April 2012
4.4.1 Historical Production, 2008-April 2012
4.4.2 Eagle Ford Shale, Historic and Forecast Production 2004-2020
4.5 Eagle Ford Shale, Cost Trends, 2012
4.5.1 Well Costs
4.5.2 Finding & Development Costs
4.6 Eagle Ford Shale, Drilling Activity, 2010-2012
4.6.1 Eagle Ford Shale, Permits Issued and Completed, May 2012
4.6.2 Eagle Ford Shale, Permits Issued, 2010-April 2012
4.6.3 Eagle Ford Shale, Drilling Activity by Field, 2010-April 2012
4.6.4 Eagle Ford Shale, Drilling Activity by Company, 2010-April 2012
5 Eagle Ford Shale, Competitive Landscape
5.1 Eagle Ford Shale, Companies by Acreage, 2012
5.2 Eagle Ford Shale, Major Companies by Production, 2012
5.2.1 Eagle Ford Shale, Major Companies by Gross Production, 2011-April 2012
5.3 Eagle Ford Shale, Future Plans by Major Companies, 2012
5.3.1 Eagle Ford Shale, Planned Investments, 2011-2012
5.3.2 Eagle Ford Shale, Planned Wells, 2012
5.3.3 Eagle Ford Shale, Planned Rigs, 2012
6 Eagle Ford Shale, Analysis of Top Five Companies
6.1 EOG Resources Inc.
6.2 Chesapeake Energy Corporation
6.3 BP Plc
6.4 BHP Billiton
6.5 Marathon Oil Corporation
7 Eagle Ford Shale, Infrastructure, 2011-2012
8 Eagle Ford Shale, Mergers and Acquisition Activity in the Play, 2008-2012
9 Appendix
9.1 Market Definitions
9.2 Sources
9.3 Abbreviations
9.4 Methodology
9.4.1 Coverage
9.4.2 Secondary Research
9.4.3 Primary Research
9.4.4 Expert Panel Validation
9.5 Contact Us
9.6 Disclaimer

List of Tables

1.1 List of Tables
Table 1: Eagle Ford Shale, Average Decline Rates Per Well, 2012*
Table 2: Eagle Ford Shale, Average Initial Production Rates of Some of the Major Companies, 2012
Table 3: Eagle Ford Shale, Recent Wells Drilled and Average Initial Production Rates of Some of the Major Companies, 2012
Table 4: Eagle Ford Shale, Gross Oil Production by Field, Texas, MMbbl, 2008-April 2012
Table 5: Eagle Ford Shale, Gross Gas Production by Field, Texas, bcf, 2008-April 2012
Table 6: Eagle Ford Shale, Gross Condensate Production by Field, Texas, MMbbl, 2008-April 2012
Table 7: Eagle Ford Shale, Gross Production by Field, Texas, MMboe, 2008-April 2012
Table 8: Historical Production from the Eagle Ford Shale, MMboe, 2008-April 2012
Table 9: Eagle Ford Shale, Historic and Forecast Production, MMboe, 2004-2020
Table 10: Eagle Ford Shale, Cost Per Well for Major Companies ($m/well), Latest Reported
Table 11: Eagle Ford Shale, Finding and Development Cost ($/boe), Latest Reported
Table 12: Eagle Ford Shale, Number of Well Permits Issued by Field, Texas, 2010-April 2012
Table 13: Eagle Ford Shale, Number of Drilling Permits for Major Operators, Texas, 2010-April 2012
Table 14: Eagle Ford Shale, Major Companies by Acreage, Net Acres, 2012*

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