The crude oil and natural gas industries have always been inherently volatile, with periods of boom and bust endured by corporate titans and wildcatters alike. Recent times have brought about new shale plays, advances in drilling technologies, and innovative hydraulic fracturing methods which have reshaped the landscape of the entire industry. However, they have also come with price instability, logistical takeaway issues, and rapid fluctuations in market economics which can impact bottom lines for independent operators, requiring monetarily valuable strategies to be devised while mitigating risk through effective management.