While the industry continues to focus more and more on the Haynesville and Marcellus shales, the Barnett remains one of the largest natural gas plays in North America, containing 2 trillion cubic feet in proved reserves.Many midstream companies are maintaining a long-term commitment to the Barnett shale, although the formation has given up its status as the "hot play" to both the Haynesville and Marcellus, in the eyes of many industry players. Much of this, of course, has to do with the downturn in both natural gas prices and the overall U.S. economy.
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