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ConocoPhillips reaffirms Alaska production cut even as TAPS ramps flows back up
ConocoPhillips, the largest oil producer in Alaska, has reaffirmed a plan to cut output by around 100,000 barrels per day in the state in June, which comes despite flows on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System being ramped back up.
Enbridge seeks rate increase on oil pipelines
Calgary-based Enbridge has proposed raising the tariff rates on its Express and Platte crude pipelines, which carry Canadian oil to points in the US.
TC Energy completes sale of Coastal GasLink stake
Canada’s TC Energy has completed the sale of a 65% stake in the Coastal GasLink pipeline, which it is building in British Columbia.
Alaska LNG obtains federal authorisation
The proposed Alaska LNG project has obtained federal authorisation to proceed, though the approval comes at a particularly challenging time for the LNG market, which threatens to derail new projects.
Marcellus edges out Permian to become top destination for frack crews
The Marcellus shale has edged out the Permian Basin as the top destination for hydraulic fracturing crews, according to investment advisory firm Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co.
Canada looks forward to future deal surge
Canada’s oil industry is hoping for a resurgence of mergers and acquisitions, but only expects it to come after the world succeeds in rebounding from COVID-19.
NRG: Signs of cautious optimism
Producers and investors remain cautious, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect energy demand, but are starting to plan for the post-crisis period.
More US shipments reaching China even as other cargoes cancelled
The number of cancelled US LNG cargoes is reported to be on the up, but this comes as more LNG from the US is reaching China after shipments between the two recently resumed.
Continental seeks relief in North Dakota
Shale driller Continental Resources has called on North Dakota’s energy regulators to intervene as the oil industry struggles to survive the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which has exacerbated an existing oversupply.
Shell, Pieridae to try licence transfers again
Shell Canada – a division of Royal Dutch Shell – and Pieridae Energy are set to engage in a second attempt to transfer licences after the first was blocked by the Alberta Energy Regulator.
Halliburton slashes dividend by 75% in response to oil price crash
Oilfield services firm Halliburton has said that it is slashing its dividend from $0.18 per share in the first quarter of 2020 to $0.045 per share in the current quarter.
Keystone XL becomes US election issue following Biden pledge
Presumptive US Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has said that he would cancel the approval granted to the Keystone XL pipeline from Canada if he beats US President Donald Trump in November’s election.
NextDecade confirms FID delay on Rio Grande LNG
US-based NextDecade has confirmed that it will delay its final investment decision on the Rio Grande LNG project, proposed for the Port of Brownsville, Texas, until 2021.
Canada’s offshore industry struggles to stay afloat
Much has been made of the troubles faced by Canada’s oil sands producers, but the country’s offshore industry is also struggling for survival.
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