First
Titan Corp. (OTCBB:FTTN) continues its due
diligence on the oilfield services and equipment markets, narrowing
its focus to the midstream sector. FTTN believes this sector will
provide a promising future market for used oilfield equipment as
midstream projects, unlike those in upstream, are less likely to fall
victim to the current pricing slump.
The midstream
oil and gas industry concentrates on gathering, storing and
transporting oil, natural gas and other petroleum-based liquids. As a
result, it’s often less severely affected by cyclical swings in
commodity prices than the more volatile upstream (or exploration and
production) sector.
This is because no matter the cost to produce or refine, product still
needs to be stored and transported, and while exploration budgets are
being slashed in upstream, work continuously needs to be done on
existing pipelines, gathering plants and storage tanks.
“From a services and equipment standpoint, the midstream market
currently offers more opportunities than upstream,” said FTTN CEO Sydney
Jim. “Midstream
is seeing a rash of mergers and acquisitions as capital becomes
tight. These companies will now be more likely to turn to used
equipment, which will be less expensive, and thus more attractive, than
new. Our research is showing a definite niche FTTN can fill in terms of
buying, selling and leasing service equipment to these bargain-hunting
midstream companies.”
Auction houses are reporting
record turnouts for oilfield equipment sales, demonstrating a viable
market exists. Studies also forecast the market for oilfield equipment
will top
$127 billion by 2020, indicating future demand will remain strong.
For more information on FTTN’s oil and gas projects, please visit www.firsttitanenergy.com.
About First Titan Corp.
First Titan Corp., through its wholly owned subsidiary, First Titan
Energy, LLC, is committed to the exploration and development of oil and
natural gas resources around the globe. The Company continually seeks to
partner with energy developers that are pursuing innovative new methods
of oil and gas extraction, including the development of new
technologies, cleaner methods and unconventional resources.
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