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The Motley Fool February 14, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	From Laughing Gas to Tear Gas Ultra Petroleum is a top-tier independent producer -- with top-tier valuation. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool December 13, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	No Cop-Out for Burlington Rumors prove true as ConocoPhillips pays up for this gas-rich energy company. Conoco investors might be rightly concerned as to whether their company overpaid.
The Motley Fool October 4, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Chesapeake's Movin' On Up With the purchase of Columbia Natural Resources, Chesapeake now stands as the third-largest gas producer in the U.S. The energy company has been trading at a valuation of just below $13 barrel of oil equivalent (boe) in proven reserves.
The Motley Fool May 1, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	What More Can Occidental Petroleum Do? Occidental Petroleum shares are a trade-off between high quality and less potential.
The Motley Fool June 2, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	XTO Excels, as Always This quality energy player strikes another well-priced deal in a good operating region. Is it time to take a position in XTO Energy? Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool February 24, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Chesapeake: Full of Gas and Making Cash Chesapeake Energy isn't just any old energy stock, although it trades like it. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool September 30, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	High-Class Gas Natural gas prices have climbed further and more quickly than oil costs, and a cold winter could make gas-rich companies even happier. Is it time to invest?
The Motley Fool October 20, 2006 Matthew Crews	Occidental Petroleum Keeps the Cash Flowing The company manages another quarter of positive cash flow and posts record production levels of oil and gas. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool February 14, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Does XTO Mark the Spot? Investors, if you believe in longer-term higher energy prices, XTO Energy is worth investigating.
The Motley Fool October 25, 2005 Robert Aronen	A Few Nuggets Left in the Oil Patch Looking at recent acquisitions may reveal hidden values for investors: Plains Exploration & Production... Pogo Producing... Houston Exploration...
The Motley Fool April 27, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Going to Ultra Petroleum's Well This small independent gas producer continues to pile on the growth with higher production volumes. But if investors aren't rewarded by the stock market, a buyout could also do the trick.
The Motley Fool January 29, 2007 Matthew Crews	Occidental Petroleum Slips While energy prices are wrecking most energy companies' fourth-quarter earnings, Oxy's strong cash flows, disciplined capital spending, and low balance sheet leverage should help stabilize it from any continued weakness in the energy market.
The Motley Fool February 9, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Ultra Petroleum, Ultra Growth The small-cap energy producer closes stellar '04 and looks to grow production and reserves in '05.
The Motley Fool January 7, 2009 Liz Peek	Domestic Oil Producers Ripe for Plucking Consolidation in the oil patch seems inevitable; in other words, it is cheaper today to buy oil through acquiring companies than through drilling. How can investors benefit from this?
The Motley Fool October 4, 2011 Isac Simon	How Valuable Is Ultra Petroleum? The company's assets must be capable of generating profitable returns.
The Motley Fool May 14, 2007 Toby Shute	Foolish Fundamentals: Understanding BOE Integrated oil companies and independent exploration and production companies both essentially live and die by their reserve base. That's why investors want to keep an eye on reserves for companies in this space.
The Motley Fool October 20, 2005 Robert Aronen	Drilling for Inspiration Sometimes, investment inspiration comes from strange sources. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says oil is running out. Could that be true? What does it mean for investors.
BusinessWeek January 16, 2006 Gene G. Marcial	Eager Eyes On Anadarko? With ConocoPhillips' acquisition of Burlington Resources in December - following Chevron's (CVX ) purchase of Unocal in August - some savvy pros are pointing to Anadarko Petroleum as the next likely oil target.
The Motley Fool June 15, 2011 Isac Simon	1 Stock That Could Be Huge in a Natural Gas Bull Market With huge reserves of natural gas and a lot of cash to boot, Apache looks set to exploit the expected surge in demand.
The Motley Fool February 8, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Apache Should Catch Up Holding an underperformer is frustrating, but don't let the market shake you out of a good company. Apache is unquestionably one of the best-run independent oil and gas companies out there.
The Motley Fool October 4, 2011 Abantika Chatterjee	A Big Move for Apache Apache has announced that it intends to acquire North Sea assets from ExxonMobil for $1.75 billion.
The Motley Fool January 23, 2007 Matthew Crews	XTO's Rising Reserves The natural-gas exploration company efficiently exploits existing holdings. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool May 25, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Is PetroKazakhstan Cheap Enough? At what point does valuation overcompensate for production, reserve, and legal worries? This is s tricky stock.
The Motley Fool January 24, 2006 Robert Aronen	Cal Dive's Roughneck Love Cal Dive International announced that it will purchase Remington Oil & Gas for $1.4 billion in cash and stock. Investors, the deepwater Gulf of Mexico remains one of the hottest prospects in the oil patch.
The Motley Fool July 27, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Ultra Petroleum's Gas-Fueled Growth Producing more for less spells profit for this oil company. If you're looking for excellence in energy production, this is a good place to start. If you're looking for a rock-bottom bargain, try drilling elsewhere.
The Motley Fool November 27, 2006 Will Frankenhoff	Total: This Well Hasn't Run Dry Total has one of the best production growth rates among the major oil companies, is a leader in terms of reserve replacement ratios, carries an attractive valuation, and yields north of 3%. Investors, what's not to like?
The Motley Fool June 15, 2011 Isac Simon	3 Energy Stocks That Are Better Bets Than EOG Resources Investors must gauge a company's ability to convert reserves into tangible revenues and returns. In that regard, EOG's earnings don't exactly look pretty.
The Motley Fool April 25, 2008 David Lee Smith	Oxy Jumps Into First Place With a 53% earnings increase, Occidental Petroleum has taken the lead in a small group.
The Motley Fool August 1, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Xs and Os for XTO Energy This is an energy stock that almost any investor could love.
The Motley Fool September 21, 2011 Isac Simon	How Valuable Is Berry Petroleum? The company's assets must be capable of generating profitable returns.
The Motley Fool May 15, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Minor Headaches Won't Stop Ultra Petroleum Ultra has an almost unmatchable potential to grow production and proven reserves in the coming reserves. That merits an above-average valuation, but perhaps not this much above average.
The Motley Fool July 22, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Occidental Not Accidental Despite a one-quarter disappointment, Occidental has solid oil exploration efforts and competitive finding costs. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool November 1, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Chesapeake All Gassed Up Now the No. 3 gas player in the U.S., Chesapeake still sees growth opportunities. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 18, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Chesapeake Gasses Up Yet Again The buying binge continues as the energy company acquires more assets and additional drilling rigs. For those wondering where the money is coming from, the company plans to tap its bank credit facility and issue debt and/or equity at some point in 2006.
The Motley Fool September 7, 2011 Isac Simon	How Valuable Is QEP Resources? Analysis suggests that the company is the most expensive amongst its peers when compared with its future cash flows from proved reserves.
The Motley Fool September 2, 2011 Isac Simon	How Valuable Is Oasis Petroleum? Compared to its peers, Oasis Petroleum's assets don't seem to generate great returns.
The Motley Fool May 10, 2010 Christopher Barker	The Simple Truth About Cimarex This company is firing on all cylinders, crushing its own internal production guidance.
The Motley Fool February 13, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Will Anadarko Measure Up? Anadarko may be a relative value, but other energy stocks look better.
The Motley Fool May 12, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Sunny Times for Suncor Valuation is pretty close to educated guesswork at this point, but so be it. If you believe in long-term oil prices above $40 or so, you can probably see some value in Suncor, even at these levels.
The Motley Fool March 3, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	PetroKazakhstan Hunts for Dollars This small oil producer appears to have a low valuation, but above-average risks.
The Motley Fool May 2, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	A Peek at Chesapeake An investment here is largely a bet on natural gas prices. Chesapeake looks very interesting, particularly for the long-term.
The Motley Fool January 13, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Where's the Love for Lukoil? Here you have a company with good production growth, excellent reserves, moderate debt, and what would seem to be a cheap valuation. But Lukoil shares are traded on the Pink Sheets, making them difficult to buy and follow for some investors.
The Motley Fool May 11, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Delving Into Devon Rising costs and slow production recoveries at this independent energy player are legitimate reasons for concern. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool August 4, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Waiting for a Better Occidental Opportunity Occidental is a high-quality energy producer, but the valuation discount isn't compelling. Investors, take note.
CFO October 1, 2004	Oil Man Occidental Petroleum CFO Stephen Chazen has no control over the price of oil. But he does get to spend the windfall. And in this article he gets to discuss the reserve controversy, his hopes for Libya, and why higher oil prices "will bring out more supply."
The Motley Fool April 15, 2010 Toby Shute	Mr. Market Takes a Shine to My Top Stock Pick Now that shares are heading higher, let's revisit the value on offer. You may recall that in our Best Stocks for 2010 series, I made a pitch for ATP Oil & Gas.
The Motley Fool February 24, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Sizing Up St. Mary St. Mary Land & Exploration looks like an average play on natural gas. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool June 13, 2011 Isac Simon	3 Big Oil Companies That Look Better Than Occidental Petroleum Mediocre performance, coupled with a higher stock price, makes these companies look better than Occidental: Exxon... Chevron... ConocoPhillips'...
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