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Break-Even Charts - Can You Trust Them? A Look at US Play Break-Evens:
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Since the collapse of oil and gas prices, everyone seem to be"modifying" break-even charts to suits their needs.
We took a look at three charts provided by different companies. See below.
Bill BarrettAssets : DJ Basin - Niobrara, Codell, Uinta Basin
The first chart is from Bill Barrett, the company shows that the DJ Basin Niobrara XL (Extended Lateral) has the best returns. The company uses the current strip price of $47.54.
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Carrizo Oil & Gas
Assets : Permian - Delaware, Eagle Ford, Marcellus
Carrizo Oil & Gas also provide a Break-Even, and it shows that the Eagle Ford and Delaware Wolfcamp has some of the best break-even points.
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Antero ResourcesAsset Location : North East, Marcellus, Utica
Antero Resources (Operates in Uitca & Marcellus) provides it…
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