Once production in the Bakken begins ramping up, these companies will soar from current levels
The Bakken is one of the most promising shale areas in the U.S. It covers 200,000 square miles across Montana, North Dakota, and Saskatchewan. Based on estimates by the U.S. Geological Survey, the Bakken is the largest oil field discovered in more than 40 years.
The early players who set up shop in the Bakken have been printing money. But last quarter, companies with big exposure to the promising area reported horrible earnings results. Production estimates for the next quarter were significantly lowered.
That's because the Bakken experienced what one oil and gas company called "the worst winter in 100 years." Roads were closed... Areas were flooded... Production came to a complete halt.
After the disappointing earnings reports, most Bakken companies collapsed. For example, Whiting Petroleum, Magnum Hunter, and U.S. Energy pulled back roughly 20% to 30% in just three months. (For comparison, the S&P 500 is up about 1% in the same time frame.)
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