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ExxonMobil’s $2bn expansion of Baytown chemical production units complete

ExxonMobil has announced the startup of two new chemical production units at its Baytown, Texas, manufacturing facility.

Commonwealth LNG signs 15-year supply deal with EQT

Houston-based LNG developer Commonwealth LNG has signed a 15-year supply deal with independent natural gas firm EQT, the company announced on September 19.

Halliburton equipment worth $7.1mn sold to Russia in past year

According to customs records, equipment from the US oilfield services giant Halliburton worth $7.1mn has been imported into Russia in the last year, the Guardian newspaper reports in an exclusive.

NorthAmOil: Halliburton equipment worth $7.1mn sold to Russia in past year

Global diesel shortage pushes prices over $1,000 per tonne

Oil refineries worldwide are grappling with challenges in meeting the demand for diesel, a crucial fuel that powers various sectors of the global economy, Bloomberg reported on September 19.

Sempra completes sale of 42% stake in Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 to KKR

Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of US public utility Sempra, announced on September 14 that it has successfully completed the sale of a 42% indirect non-controlling stake of its Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 project to US global investment company KKR.

California sues Big Oil over damages, alleged climate change deception

The state of California has sued five of the world’s biggest oil companies, alleging that their action caused billions of dollars in damage and that they misled the public by downplaying the risks posed by fossil fuels.

Alberta to unveil carbon capture programme by end of November

In Canada, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said that an investment incentive programme for technologies that cut emissions – such as carbon capture and storage (CCS) – will be unveiled by the end of November, according to a report.

Status of Dakota Access pipeline's river crossing remains unclear

The US federal government on September 8 published a draft environmental review of Energy Transfer LP’s controversial Dakota Access oil pipeline.