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FERC approves four Texas LNG projects
The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has granted approvals for the construction of four LNG projects in Texas – comprised of three greenfield ventures and one expansion of an existing facility.
Canadian rail strike brought to an end
A tentative agreement has brought a week-long rail strike to an end, allowing crude shipments – among others – on Canadian National Railway trains to resume.
Market oversupply causes Pavilion to cancel cargo
Oversupply in the global market has led Singapore’s Pavilion Energy to cancel the loading of a US LNG cargo, and more such moves could follow.
HollyFrontier to build biodiesel plant in New Mexico
US-based refiner HollyFrontier has unveiled plans to build a new biodiesel plant as it seeks to meet its requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard.
BP Midstream considering Mars pipeline expansion
BP Midstream Partners is considering expanding its Mars crude oil pipeline to accommodate new offshore output from the US Gulf of Mexico.
Encana shareholder to vote against relocation
Letko, Brosseau & Associates, a shareholder in Encana, has said it will vote against the Calgary-based company’s proposed relocation of its corporate domicile from Canada to the US.
Callon reduces offer for Carrizo, resulting in new support
Callon Petroleum has amended the terms of its agreement to acquire Carrizo Oil & Gas. As a result of these amendments, parties that had previously opposed the merger have now come out in support of it.
Ecopetrol, Occidental finalise Permian joint venture agreement
Colombia’s Ecopetrol and US-based Occidental Petroleum have completed a previously announced transaction to form a joint venture focused on the Permian Basin.
Warnings abound of shale slowdown
Some US shale drillers have already set out plans to reduce capital spending in 2020, as shale activity slows down on persistently low crude prices and a challenging operating environment.
Bailout of Canada’s energy industry playing out with little transparency
A package of funds set aside by Ottawa last year to help Canada’s struggling energy industry is being paid out, but with limited transparency over its recipients.
Permian flaring reaches new high
The flaring and venting of natural gas has reached a new all-time high in the Permian Basin, where it is a by-product of drilling for oil.
Occidental reportedly seeking to sell Anadarko’s Wyoming, Colorado assets
Occidental Petroleum is reportedly soliciting bids for oil and gas assets in Wyoming and Colorado that it acquired through its takeover of Anadarko Petroleum.
Eagle Ford infrastructure beefed up as Equinor exits
Harvest Midstream has started construction on the Ingleside pipeline and the Harvest Midway terminal to serve customers in the Eagle Ford shale, while Norway's Equinor has announced its exit from the play.
Alberta’s Houston Oil & Gas ceases operations
Calgary-based Houston Oil & Gas has gone into receivership, becoming the latest Canadian oil company to fall victim to unfavourable operating conditions caused by low oil and gas prices.
Repsol looks to Canadian oil
Spain’s Repsol is reportedly looking at Canadian heavy crude as a source of feedstock for its European refineries.
Suncor, Microsoft partner in first for oil sands
Suncor Energy has partnered with Microsoft in a deal focused on digital transformation that has been described as a first for the oil sands industry.
Permian players turning to renewable power
Drillers in the prolific Permian Basin are increasingly turning to renewable energy to power their operations.
Magellan to redesign Voyager pipeline
Magellan Midstream has unveiled plans to redesign its proposed Voyager pipeline in a bid to lower costs.
EPIC launches third open season for crude pipeline
EPIC Crude Holdings announced last week that it was launching a third open season for the EPIC crude pipeline from the Permian Basin to the Texas Gulf Coast.
Encana announces name change, relocation of headquarters
Calgary-based Encana has unveiled plans to be rebranded as Ovintiv and establish corporate domicile in the US.
Alberta to keep carbon tax, with some adjustments for large emitters
The government of Alberta has said it will keep its provincial carbon tax at CAD30 ($23) per tonne. However, new legislation will replace the previous government's rules for most large greenhouse gas emitters in the province.
Hess announces Esox-1 discovery in deepwater Gulf
Hess has announced a discovery with the Esox-1 well offshore Louisiana in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico.
Permian boosts super-majors’ third-quarter performances
ExxonMobil and Chevron both recorded third-quarter drops in their earnings, but saw their performances boosted by activity in the Permian Basin.
Keystone spill puts more pressure on Alberta producers, new pipelines
An outage on the Keystone pipeline system has put more pressure on Alberta’s producers, as well as on operator TC Energy as it tries to win final approval for its Keystone XL expansion.
ExxonMobil reportedly seeking buyer for Billings refinery
ExxonMobil is reportedly seeking a buyer for its Billings, Montana refinery, which processes roughly 60,000 barrels per day, though a company spokesman has dismissed the suggestion.
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