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US grants Chevron, three service companies another waiver from Venezuelan sanctions
The US Treasury Department has given Chevron and three oilfield service providers permission to continue maintaining a limited presence in Venezuela, despite the continuation of sanctions.
Venture Global unveils CCS plan for Louisiana LNG projects
US-based Venture Global announced last week that it would develop carbon capture and storage (CCS) capacity to serve two of its LNG export projects on Louisiana’s Gulf Coast.
NorthAmOil: Shareholders put pressure on super-majors
US super-majors Chevron and ExxonMobil both suffered defeats at the hands of their shareholders last week.
Oil giants face setbacks from climate activists
Major oil companies – ExxonMobil, Chevron and Royal Dutch Shell – have received sharp rebukes over their handling of climate change in a startling week for the oil industry.
Canadian oil and gas group drops “oil” from name
The Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors (CAODC), the country’s oldest oil and gas trade association, unveiled a new brand and mandate this week, including the removal of the word "oil" from its name.
Court allows Dakota Access to keep operating during environmental review
A US federal district court ruled last week that the Dakota Access pipeline should not be forced to shut down while a new environmental review is carried out.
New Fortress seeks court review of FERC’s Puerto Rico LNG decision
New Fortress Energy has asked a federal appeals court to review a US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission decision asserting jurisdiction over the San Juan LNG terminal in Puerto Rico and requiring the company to apply for a permit for the facility.
Buyers emerge for Shell’s refineries
News of two separate US refinery sales by Shell emerged over the past week, with Mexico’s Pemex being one of the buyers, while there were also reports of a bid on a third refinery.
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