In recent months, pessimism has dominated the oil and gas markets, largely fueled by the fear that the global demand growth of crude will have a significantly-negative impact on inventory levels. Several companies have also come out with disappointing data to share as well, which makes matters worse, but in a display of force, the management team at QEP Resources (QEP) revealed just how great things are at their firm. With the company moving production figures up, some cost items down, and keeping debt virtually unchanged, the picture is looking up. One negative