Reports ELECTION 2016 34 | COVER STORY The outcome of the 2016 presidential contest will impact a number of policy matters critical to America's oil and gas producers and operators. As it has for every presidential election since 1988, AOGR presents exclusive interviews with the Republican and Democratic party candidates for U.S. president. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton respond to questions of particular interest to independents, including the candidates' views on emissions regulations, hydraulic fracturing, access to federal land and offshore areas, taxation policies, and energy infrastructure. GULF OF MEXICO UPDATE 56 | Approach Unravels Stampede's Structural Complexities by Gopal Mohapatra, Andry Nabasir and Steve Strauss NATURAL GAS UPDATE 70 | Compression Optimization Boosts Gathering Performance by Gary Bourn and Mike Sutton 80 | U.S. Ethane Exports Begin Arriving in Europe Special Market Update 84 | Advances Enhance Vapor Recovery Capabilities by Colter Cookson COLUMNS 27 | Tech Connections 29 | Washington Watch DEPARTMENTS 9 | Calendar 12 | Oil & Gas Counts 14 | Industry Digest 116 | Industry Focus 120 | Classified Advertising 122 | Advertisers Index