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Sore spots in US-Mexico energy relations
Biden takes office in the face of US concerns about competition in Mexico's energy markets – and a Mexican leader’s determination to uphold his own preference for state-owned companies.
Commonwealth LNG tries new approach to contracting
Commonwealth LNG is prioritising flexibility in its newly launched tender for offtake from its planned facility in Louisiana.
Halliburton sees bright spots amid fourth-quarter loss
Oilfield service provider Halliburton reported a net loss for the fourth quarter of 2020, but said that its revenue rose on a sequential basis, with its North American revenue showing the largest increase.
Keystone XL’s fate sealed as Biden takes office
New US President Joe Biden took immediate steps to cancel the Keystone XL pipeline upon taking office this week, despite operator TC Energy’s last-ditch efforts to save the pipeline.
Tellurian hopes to start Driftwood construction this summer
US LNG developer Tellurian is hoping to start construction on its proposed Driftwood LNG terminal in Louisiana this summer, even though a final investment decision (FID) has not been made on the project yet.
US rejoins global Paris Accord in bid to tackle climate crisis
President Joe Biden, sworn into office on 20 January, immediately ordered the US to rejoin the all-important global Paris climate pact. Fighting climate change is a major policy plank of the new president.
Kosmos announces Gulf discovery
Kosmos Energy announced this week that an oil discovery had been made in the US Gulf of Mexico with the Winterfell well, in which it holds a 17.5% interest.
NRG: LNG spikes, political swings and new technologies
NextDecade deal for Irish LNG supply falls through
Summit cleared to proceed with Double E construction
Summit Midstream Partners announced this week that it had been granted its notice to proceed with construction of the Double E gas pipeline in the Permian Basin by the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
CAPP forecasts 14% increase in Canadian upstream investment
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) said this week that it expected investment in upstream oil and gas in the country to rise by 14% in 2021.
Enbridge battles over pipelines on two different fronts
Canada’s Enbridge has been battling over two separate issues related to its Mainline oil pipeline system and its Line 5 pipelines in the Straits of Mackinac in Michigan.
What’s next for the Venezuelan sanctions regime?
The incoming Biden administration is likely to take a softer approach to Venezuelan sanctions, but opposition leader Guaido will continue to play a role in US policy discussions .
Judge approves Chesapeake’s bankruptcy plan
A US judge has approved Chesapeake Energy’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan this week, giving lenders control of the firm, whose value has risen since it first filed for bankruptcy protection last year.
Occidental talks up carbon management plans
Occidental Petroleum, which set out details of how it would achieve net-zero emissions from its operations late last year, has provided more details on the role carbon capture and storage (CCS) will play in its plans.
Shale drillers urge restraint
US crude prices are up at $53 per barrel, but leading shale drillers have said they will proceed with restraint, and have urged their peers to do the same.
NRG: Pushing ahead with plans
Companies and countries alike are taking steps forward with various oil and gas plans, though some continue to tread carefully in uncertain market conditions.
A positive start to 2021 for LNG
After a tough 2020, this year has started relatively positively for the LNG industry.
Oil sands production sets record
Production from Alberta’s oil sands hit a record high in November 2020 according to provincial data.
Trump administration’s Arctic lease auction draws little interest
A federal auction of oil leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Alaska this week drew limited interest from producers.
US regulators approve request to convert Kenai LNG plant to imports
The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved a proposal in the second half of December to convert the mothballed Kenai LNG export facility in Alaska to imports on a limited basis.
Shale consolidation continues over Christmas with Diamondback deals
Consolidation of the US shale industry continued over the 2020-21 festive season, with Diamondback Energy announcing on December 21 that it had struck separate deals to acquire QEP Resources and all assets of Guidon Operating.
Georgia Senate runoff a game-changer for Biden
The Democrats’ double victory in Georgia’s runoff election narrowly hands them control of the Senate, making it significantly easier for US President-elect Joe Biden to proceed with his legislative agenda.
Port of Corpus Christi approves oil export terminal plan
The Port of Corpus Christi on the Texas Gulf Coast finalised leasing and pipeline easement agreements in the second half of December for a proposed deepwater crude export terminal.
Kinder Morgan starts up Permian Highway pipeline
Kinder Morgan announced this week that its Permian Highway gas pipeline had entered full commercial service on January 1.
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