Publications
“How to Screen Unconventional Shale Projects”
NAPE The Magazine for Dealmakers, Fall 2024
IT’S OLD NEWS THAT THE RISE OF UNCONVENTIONAL development techniques, such as horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, revolutionized the oil and gas industry. Those methods unlocked vast resources previously deemed uneconomical, offering lucrative investment opportunities.
“Can Small Carbon Sequestration Projects Be Economic”
April 20, 2023
Authors: John Graves, William W. Vail, Jr.
We believe the answer is yes, small carbon dioxide sequestration projects can be economic. This will depend upon a variety of factors including location, scale, geography, geology, regulations, tax incentives, and the markets for CO2 and carbon credits.
“Lift the Crude Oil Export Ban”
Oil & Gas Financial Journal, Vol. 12, Issue 12
December 2015
Lifting the crude oil export ban would be good for the United States. It has the potential to eliminate distortions in the market, encourage domestic investment and over the long-term, spur hiring.
“Where’s the Bottom?”
January 20, 2015
Author: John Graves
Having survived three prior major downturns in the oil business, we’ve heard lots of people expound over the years on the future price of…
“Due Diligence is the Mother of Good Fortune”
Petroleum Africa, Vol. 7, Issue 1
March 2009
Authors: John Graves, Steven King, Dana Sweet
Conducting a due diligence investigation is an integral requirement for obtaining project financing. Savvy investors know that the devil is in the details.
“Acquisition Planning & Implementation”
White Paper, World Jr. Oil & Gas Congress, London
December 1, 2008
Authors: John Graves, Steven King, Dana Sweet, Charles Parkerson, Edited by John Graves
Mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures have become a core part of creating value. Yet despite the considerable experience and interest in M&A and A&D, many transactions fail to create value.
“Pooling and Unitization in Louisiana”
Graves & Co., White Paper
May 26, 2008
There are three types of units for the production of oil and gas in Louisiana: compulsory or “Commissioner’s” units; voluntary units, and declared units. The legal effects, the processes required…
“Post-Acquisition Integration”
Graves & Co. White Paper
November 2005
Author: John Graves
This paper sets forth a proposed integration strategy and process for the cross-border acquisition of a U.S. oilfield service company.
“Using Earnouts in Corporate Acquisitions”
Graves & Co. White Paper
2005
Author: John Graves
An earn-out is a mechanism in which part of the purchase price is contingent upon future performance of the target business.
“The Oilfield Service Industry in the United States”
Graves & Co. Report
August 28, 2003
Authors: John Graves, Lynn Graves
A comprehensive study of the U.S. domestic oil and gas service industry for the purpose of identifying opportunities for investment, including a review of the existing industry, the identification of key players…
Publications
How to Screen Unconventional Shale ProjectsSeptember 14, 2024 - 5:00 pm
Can Small Carbon Sequestration Projects Be Economic?April 20, 2023 - 5:28 pm