Tight oil needs new metrics
*Please note that this report only includes an Excel data file if this is indicated in "What's included" below
Report summary
Table of contents
- Executive summary
- Investment doesn't go to zero
- Arguing for payback and P/I ratios
- Benchmarking the best tight oil assets
- Lower price decks
- Any upside?
- Conclusion
Tables and charts
This report includes the following images and tables:
- The pros and cons of payback period vs profitability index
- Sub-play benchmarking under flat US$55/bbl and US$2/mcf prices
- Sub-play benchmarking under flat US$40/bbl and US$2/mcf prices
What's included
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