The second half of last year we started to see another list of projects in place. It is in a lucrative position with one of the strongest production profiles in the sector with very attractive margins as well.

There seems to be a greater tolerance in the economy in terms of what can be withstood.

Any storm going through the Gulf is going to slow the pace of the recovery from Katrina.

I don't think $65 oil is sustainable in the long term. There will be a reaction from either the supply or demand side.

The dynamic shifted this year. There was a growing perception that supply was running out. The doomsday scenario that stated OPEC couldn't meet demand and the Saudis wouldn't be able to increase output gained traction.

We continue to view near-term sector weakness as more opportunity than risk as we head toward winter.

While stocks once again saw significant draws, the market's focus is currently set on seemingly weaker demand.

Evacuations have already started, which is going to disrupt production. Any storm going through the Gulf is going to slow the pace of the recovery from Katrina.

It doesn't take long in this price environment for these deals to pay for themselves.