This newsletter reflects an eclectic collection of stories and analyses dealing with issues and developments within the energy industry that have potentially significant implications for executives operating oilfield service companies.

Articles include:

• Are the Shale resource Estimates Realistic or Fantasy?
• U.S. GDP Up, But Economic Recovery Continues to Struggle
• BP Spill Study Says BOP Needs Further Work
• China Planning to Go Green on Energy?
• Can Katrina Offer Any Guide for Japan's Energy Outlook?
• Are Houston Drivers Spending Less Time Stuck in Traffic?
• Your Tax Dollars at Work in World of Green Energy
• Wind Energy Continues to Find More Problems