The Fayetteville Shale, is a black, organic-rich rock of Mississippian age that underlies much of northern Arkansas and adjacent states. It produces natural gas in the central portion of the Arkoma basin.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Southwestern Energy: Production Better Than Expected in Fayetteville Shale

Southwestern Energy Co. of Houston announced lower first-quarter earnings but predicted better productivity for the rest of the year because of stronger-than-expected results in the Fayetteville Shale Play in north-central Arkansas.

The publicly traded company (NYSE:SWN) reported a net income of $136.6 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, compared to $171.8 million, or $.049 per diluted share, for the same period in 2010. The 20 percent decrease in earnings was blamed on a 24 percent decrease in the average price of natural gas, which was partially offset by significant growth in production.

Source: Arkansas Business

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