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Magellan Midstream, Enterprise Combine to Develop Houston Oil Futures Contract
The midstream infrastructure companies said the project is in response to market interest for a Houston-based index with greater scale and price transparency.
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NuStar Energy announced that it has closed on the sale of its terminals in Texas City, Texas, to BWC Terminals for $106 million. The companies first announced this sale in November. For the second consecutive year, New Jersey Resources has been named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by ..
France’s Total Dropping API Membership Over Climate, Political Differences
Total assesses the main industry associations of which it is a member to ensure they are aligned with the Group’s climate positions and found key differences with the American Petroleum Institute.
Quest Integrated, Quanta Inline Merge to Form Inspection, Integrity Management Company
The combined company will operate under the brand "Qi2 Elements" and forms the foundation for developing a new technology-driven industry leader in providing storage tank and pipeline inspection and integrity management services.
Hilcorp Unit Completes BP Alaska Acquisition
Privately held Hilcorp Energy's unit completed a $5.6 billion acquisition of BP's business in Alaska, taking over the region the British oil major had operated in for 60 years.
Court Approves Williams' Deal with Bankrupt Chesapeake
A bankruptcy court has approved Williams' agreement to take ownership of some Chesapeake Energy assets in exchange for accepting lower gas gathering fees.
Eni Lifts Force Majeure on Nigeria's Brass River Crude Exports
taly's oil major Eni said it was lifting force majeure on Nigeria's Brass River crude oil exports on Wednesday after pipelines had been repaired following sabotage.
Phillips 66 Lowers 2021 Spending Budget
U.S. oil refiner Phillips 66 on Monday set its 2021 capital budget at $1.7 billion, around 43% lower than forecast for the previous year, as the energy industry struggles to recover from the blow of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pinnacle Midstream II Plans Gathering, Compression System in Midland Basin
Pinnacle Midstream II on Tuesday said it has signed a 15-year gas gathering, processing and purchase agreement with DoublePoint Energy that anchors Pinnacle’s greenfield build of a new natural gas gathering and compression system in the Midland Basin.
Husky Energy Shareholders Approve Sale to Cenovus
Husky Energy Inc said on Tuesday its shareholders approved the company's merger with rival Cenovus Energy Inc to create Canada's No. 3 oil and gas producer,
North Sea Could Shift from Oil Reservoir to CO2 Storage - Total CEO
The North Sea could be switched from a depleting oil and gas basin to a site for storing carbon dioxide under the seabed, Total CEO Patrick Pouyanne said on Tuesday.
TC Energy to Acquire TC PipeLines in $1.68B Deal
TC Energy Corp said on Tuesday it would acquire all outstanding shares of TC PipeLines LP in a deal that values the natural gas pipelines operator at about $1.68 billion.
Nigerian Shell Employees Damaged Pipelines for Profit - Dutch TV
Employees at Royal Dutch Shell’s Nigerian joint venture orchestrated damage to oil pipelines to profit from the money spent on clean-up operations, Dutch investigative TV program Zembla reported.
Eni Looking to Sell Assets in Pakistan - Sources
Italian energy group Eni is looking to sell assets in Pakistan as part of moves to refocus its oil and gas portfolio following a strategic re-shake this year, sources close to the matter said.
Midwest Refiners to Pipe More Fuel to East Coast, Pressuring Plants
U.S. Midwest refiners are gearing up to pipe more gasoline and diesel to East Coast buyers, hoping to fill a void created by refinery closures and cutbacks, but likely to add pressure to regional fuel producers.
Kinder Morgan Sees Higher Income in 2021, Raises Dividend
Kinder Morgan Inc said on Tuesday it expects to generate higher income in 2021 and raised its annual dividend, as the pipeline operator cost cuts this year in the face of oil demand destruction.
Enbridge Expects Higher Pipeline Volumes, Rates in 2021
Canadian pipeline operator Enbridge Inc on Tuesday forecast higher core earnings in 2021 and raised its annual dividend, saying it expects to see volume on its Liquids Mainline System improve next year.
Magellan Midstream Tank Explosion Injures 7 in Corpus Christi
Seven Magellan Midstream Partners employees were injured, four critically, when a storage tank at a Magellan plant in Corpus Christi exploded after catching fire Saturday morning, according to deputy Fire Chief Richie Quintero.
Minnesota Regulators Deny Request to Delay Line 3 Pipeline
A Minnesota regulatory panel has denied a request to stop Enbridge's Line 3 pipeline project, which broke ground this week after receiving its final state permit.
Uganda Gives Environmental Consent to $3.5B Oil Pipeline
Uganda has granted environmental approval for a $3.5 billion pipeline to export crude oil from western fields to the Indian Ocean coast in Tanzania.
Chevron Tightens Belt Again with Billions in Spending Cuts
Chevron has cut billions off its long-term capital and exploratory budget, even after a major restructuring of its operations, but plans more Permian and GOM spending in 2022.
Magellan Midstream to Boost Loading capacity at Cheyenne Terminal
Magellan Midstream Partners said it will invest $4.65 million to increase truck loading capacity at its refined oil products terminal in Cheyenne, Wyo., by more than 50%.
Mexico Shuts Off Natural Gas Supply to Brazil's Braskem
Mexico has cut off natural gas supply to Braskem's Mexican operations, the company and government said, intensifying a dispute between President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and the Brazilian petrochemical company.
Enbridge Starts Construction on Line 3 Pipeline in Minnesota
Enbridge began construction on its Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement in Minnesota on Tuesday, a day after state regulators approved the final permit for the $2.6 billion project amid legal challenges from lactivist and Indigenous groups.
Fire Shuts Equinor Gas Processing Terminal, Methanol Plant
A fire at Norway's Tjeldbergodden industrial facility on Wednesday triggered an evacuation of staff and the shutdown of Europe's largest methanol plant and a gas processing terminal, state-controlled oil firm Equinor said.
Gassco Changes Make Norway Gas Flows Harder to Gauge - Analysts
Norwegian gas pipeline operator Gassco launched a revamped data website this week that switches away from live physical flows, drawing criticism from analysts who say it has reduced transparency in a key energy market.
Tellurian Withdraws Application for Permian Global Access Pipeline
LNG developer Tellurian Inc told federal energy regulators it wants to withdraw its application to build the Permian Global Access natural gas pipeline in Texas and Louisiana.
Simoes Succeeds Gentle as Tellurian CEO
U.S. LNG developer Tellurian said its president and chief executive, Meg Gentle, is leaving the company and will be succeeded by Octavio Simoes, previously executive vice president of LNG Marketing and Business Development.
Anti-Pipeline Activists Face Terrorism Charges for Rail Scheme
Federal authorities in Seattle have charged two people with a terrorist attack on train tracks, suggesting they were motivated by opposition to a natural gas pipeline when they interfered with the operation of a railroad in Washington state.
Family of Jailed Houston Oil Exec Asks for Venezuelan Leader's Mercy
The family of a Houston-based Citgo oil executive convicted and ordered to prison in Venezuela alongside five others appealed directly to President Nicolás Maduro for mercy.
- Keystone Oil Pipeline Resumes Operations After Temporary Shutdown
- Biden Administration Buys Oil for Emergency Reserve Above Target Price
- Freeport LNG Plant Runs Near Zero Consumption for Fifth Day
- Enbridge to Invest $500 Million in Pipeline Assets, Including Expansion of 850-Mile Gray Oak Pipeline
- Mexico Seizes Air Liquide's Hydrogen Plant at Pemex Refinery
- Evacuation Technologies to Reduce Methane Releases During Pigging
- Editor’s Notebook: Nord Stream’s $20 Billion Question
- Enbridge Receives Approval to Begin Service on Louisiana Venice Gas Pipeline Project
- Mexico Seizes Air Liquide's Hydrogen Plant at Pemex Refinery
- Russian LNG Unfazed By U.S. Sanctions
