Looks like most independents may drill what they have rather than try to acquire new locations, according to this article in the Star-Telegram. According to the Director of Research for SMH Capital: “‘When you [i.e., production companies] retrench, the first thing that gets cut is money for new acreage or exploration.’ * * * ‘What does get spent is money for production projects,’ which offer the fastest return of capital and best chance to pad cash flow.”
