Meanwhile, in a story exclusive to The Deal, Ellora Energy Inc. is expected to announce soon that it has hired Petrie Parkman & Co. to explore its options, which could include a sale for the Boulder, Colo.-based company. Maybe Chesapeake is interested. —Carolyn Murphy
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