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In today's environment, earnings volatility and cash-flow pressures are leading to capital shortages, placing increased pressure on the higher cost elements of many oil and gas companies' portfolios. Upstream companies, in particular, face complex capital requirements and expenditure plann...

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Published in:Oil & Gas Investor 2015-06, Vol.35 (6), p.N_A
Main Author: Matlock, Greg
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Boards
Capital budgeting
Capital expenditures
Capital requirements
Cash flow
Corporate sponsorship
Energy economics
Expenditures
Finance (company)
General partners
Going public
Hedging
Initial public offerings
Limited liability companies
Master limited partnerships
Natural gas
Petroleum industry
Planning
Shortages
Upstream
Volatility
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Summary:In today's environment, earnings volatility and cash-flow pressures are leading to capital shortages, placing increased pressure on the higher cost elements of many oil and gas companies' portfolios. Upstream companies, in particular, face complex capital requirements and expenditure planning challenges due to long lead times and potential inflexible capital projects. Many also experience complications raising capital due to difficult market conditions (and the related impact on financial performance). With exploration and production budgets under pressure and capital expenditure programs under increased scrutiny, it is imperative for upstream companies to effectively communicate strategic response plans with boards and other key stakeholders. Ultimately, the use of master limited partnerships continues to be a viable option for alternatively raising capital.
ISSN:0744-5881