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Biden administration battles in courts over federal leasing pause
The administration of US President Joe Biden is appealing against a court decision overturning its moratorium on federal oil and gas leasing, even as another lawsuit is launched against the government.
Citgo posts first profit in seven quarters
Citgo Petroleum, the US refining business of Venezuela’s state-owned PdVSA, has reported a narrow second-quarter profit of $3mn, its first in seven quarters.
Judge overturns Willow approval
A federal judge has overturned the US government’s approval of ConocoPhillips’ proposed Willow oil project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A), citing issues with the company’s environmental analysis for the plan.
Enbridge close to Line 3 replacement start-up
Canada’s Enbridge could bring the Line 3 replacement oil pipeline online in September, bringing relief to Alberta’s oil sands producers.
BP, Equinor reiterate low-carbon focus
European energy giants BP and Equinor have both talked up their plans to produce low-carbon oil and gas at an industry event this week
BPCL steps up US crude imports
India’s state-run Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) is increasing its purchases of US crude oil to meet rising domestic fuel demand, Reuters reported this week.
ConocoPhillips reportedly seeks buyer for Williston assets
US-based ConocoPhillips has reportedly put its oil assets in the Williston Basin up for sale.
NorthAmOil: US oil industry groups file lawsuit against Biden
US oil industry groups have filed a lawsuit against the administration of US President Joe Biden for halting oil and gas lease sales on federal land and in federal waters.
Biofuels absent in bipartisan infrastructure bill
Biofuels are in danger of getting left behind in the US. The trillion-dollar infrastructure bill recently passed by the Senate contained almost nothing whatsoever for biofuels
ExxonMobil, Chevron reportedly pursue renewable fuels without refinery upgrades
Super-majors ExxonMobil and Chevron are reported to be exploring ways to ramp up their renewable fuels production at their existing refineries, without the need for costly upgrades.
TC Energy, Irving partner on Eastern Canadian decarbonisation
Canadian pipeline operator TC Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with refiner Irving Oil on potential joint development of projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Eastern Canada.
Kenney dismisses idea of abandoning oil
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has said it would be impossible for countries such as Canada to abandon fossil fuels.
US LNG players flag up current trends
US LNG producers discussed various gas market trends that are driving their plans during their second-quarter earnings calls recently.
Chesapeake returns to acquisitions with Vine deal
Chesapeake Energy announced this week that it had struck a deal to buy Haynesville shale player Vine Energy in a zero premium transaction valued at around $2.2bn.
ExxonMobil weighs net zero pledge, launches shale sale
Super-major ExxonMobil is reportedly considering making a pledge to pursue net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This comes as the company finds itself under growing pressure from investors over its stance on decarbonisation.
House Democrats seek more clean energy spending
The US Senate has passed a bipartisan infrastructure bill with electricity grid spending – and already House Democrats are lining up to push for more clean energy spending as the legislation continues to wend its way through Congress
NRG NorthAmOil: ExxonMobil weighs net zero pledge
Super-major ExxonMobil is reportedly considering making a pledge to pursue net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This comes as the company finds itself under growing pressure from investors over its stance on decarbonisation.
BHP approves capex spending for Trion, Shenzi North projects
Australia’s BHP has approved plans to spend more than $800mn on work at two fields in the Gulf of Mexico, Trion and Shenzi North.
Profits roll in for shale drillers
Shale drillers are reporting their results for the second quarter of 2020, and profits are piling up. This comes as a result of stronger oil demand and prices, thereby helping to lift profits.
Super-majors beat profit expectations
US-headquartered super-majors Chevron and ExxonMobil both beat analyst expectations with their latest quarterly results.
Oil sands giants report second-quarter profits
Canada’s leading four oil sands producers have posted profits for the second quarter of 2021, marking a turnaround from losses a year ago.
HollyFrontier to buy Sinclair Oil, Sinclair Transportation in $2.6bn deal
Refiner HollyFrontier announced this week that it had agreed to acquire fellow Rocky Mountain region refiner Sinclair Oil from the Sinclair Cos.
Callon acquiring Primexx in Delaware Basin boost
Callon Petroleum announced this week that it had agreed to acquire all of the leasehold interests and associated oil, gas and infrastructure assets of Primexx Energy Partners and its affiliates for $788mn.
Court orders further regulatory analysis on two Texas LNG projects
The US Circuit Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit ruled this week that the environmental analyses supporting regulatory approvals for two proposed Texas-based LNG export projects were deficient.
Far more energy infrastructure needed to reach net-zero emissions in 2050
The US Senate may be close to debating a $550bn infrastructure bill that includes money set aside for the grid, but far more will likely have to be invested to achieve President Joe Biden’s goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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