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A semiannual bank review of credit lines for U.S. oil and natural gas producers may go a long way toward determining whether there will be a shakeout in the industry this year and how extensive it might be. In a new report, Standard & Poor’s Rating Services said it expects the  “borrowing bases” for 45 speculative-grade producers will fall by an average 20%-30% when banks take a fresh look in April, making it difficult for some companies to stay in business. (Read More)