Reports GAS COMPRESSION & PRODUCTION OPTIMIZATION 46 | COVER STORY Efficiency improvements in shale development projects have focused largely on drilling and completion operations to lower costs and reduce time to first production. However, ineffective management of well pad production, storage and custody transfer can quickly contribute to significant inefficiencies. Monitoring, controlling and optimizing daily pad operations using a systems approach helps achieve production targets and ensures measurement compliance. by Michael Machuca. 55 | Subpart W Rules Present New Emissions Challenges by Thomas S. Seguljic, John P. Martin and Gary J. Stiegel Jr. 60 | Technologies Aim to Enhance Compression Operations by Colter Cookson A&D STRATEGIES 32 | Noncore Properties Driving Increased Deal Activity by Chris Atherton 38 | Software Systems Speed Property Evaluations by Ryan Mohrman 40 | Financing Strategy Key to A&D Success by Mike Turner 43 | Engineering Approach Improves Reserves Analysis by W. John Lee MID-CONTINENT ACTIVITY UPDATE 68 | Independents Keep Focus on SCOOP, STACK Plays by Al Pickett 76 | Projects Employ 3-D Surveys, Target Conventional Reservoirs DEPARTMENTS 9 | Calendar 12 | Oil & Gas Counts 14 | Industry Digest 106 | Industry Focus 112 | Classified Advertising 114 | Advertisers Index