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Ottawa unveils funding for orphan well clean-up, emissions cuts
The Canadian government has said that it will provide CAD1.7bn ($1.2bn) to help clean up abandoned oil wells, as well as creating a CAD750mn ($529mn) fund to help energy companies reduce methane emissions.
Shell reportedly postpones Whale FID in Gulf
Royal Dutch Shell has reportedly postponed a final investment decision on its Whale project in the US Gulf of Mexico.
More woes for Canada as SAGD cuts continue
A growing number of oil sands producers using the SAGD method are curtailing output, amid growing fears over the impact of oil price declines.
Examining the WTI collapse
The unprecedented crash in WTI prices into negative territory has been attributed primarily to the mechanics of futures contracts, but nonetheless illustrates an oversupply crisis as storage fills up.
Another setback for Keystone XL as permit revoked
The long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline has suffered another setback with the cancellation of a permit less than three weeks after operator TC Energy announced that it would proceed with the project’s construction.
Pieridae delays FID on Goldboro LNG
Canada’s Pieridae Energy said last week that it had decided to delay a final investment decision on its proposed Goldboro LNG terminal in Nova Scotia until after September 30.
Texas regulators postpone decision on mandatory production cuts
The Railroad Commission of Texas, which regulates oil and gas activity, has postponed a vote on a proposal to impose mandated production limits in the state.
UPDATED: Oil prices fall to less than zero for the first time in history
Oil prices fell to less than zero for the first time in history as producers ran out of places to store crude on April 20.
LNG market bracing for inevitable shut-ins
LNG shut-ins are thought to be looming, and some regions where the fuel is produced are more vulnerable than others.
Texas approves Annova LNG project
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued a state permit to the proposed Annova LNG project at the Port of Brownsville, in South Texas.
Devon amends agreement for sale of Barnett assets
US independent producer Devon Energy announced this week that it has amended an agreement it originally struck in December 2019 to sell its assets in the comparatively mature Barnett shale to Thai-backed Banpu Kalnin Ventures (BKV).
Orsted completes Texas wind farm that will supply ExxonMobil
Denmark’s Orsted announced last week that it had completed its Sage Draw wind project in Texas. The majority of the output from the 120-wind turbine project will be sold to super-major ExxonMobil to help power its Permian Basin operations.
Takeover deal for LNGL collapses, putting company in danger
A planned takeover deal for Australia-headquartered LNG Ltd (LNGL) has collapsed, after the buyer, LNG9, failed to secure financing for the transaction and withdrew its bid.
Further Canadian output cuts expected
Canadian producers are expected to shut in more output, even though the country has not committed to mandatory cuts to support the OPEC+ supply agreement.
Oil plunges again after IEA paints bleak picture
OPEC+ cuts deep into global supply, but not deep enough
Oil prices give up early gains as analysts say new OPEC+ production cuts not big enough
Cryopeak begins construction on small-scale LNG facility
Canada’s Cryopeak LNG Solutions has started construction on a small-scale LNG facility in Fort Nelson, British Columbia.
Wave of capital spending cuts continues
More capital expenditure cuts are being announced by US oil and gas companies, including some producers that are scaling back spending for a second time since oil prices collapsed in March.
US LNG exports to China resuming thanks to tax waivers
Shipments of US LNG to China are resuming after Beijing has reportedly started granting tax waivers to certain importers of the super-chilled fuel.
Premier exits Alaska joint venture after condensate find
Premier Oil will exit the Area A joint venture in which it partners with 88 Energy on Alaska’s North Slope after their Charlie-1 well encountered natural gas condensates but not the light oil that the partners were targeting.
Whiting becomes first bankruptcy of latest oil price crash
Shale producer Whiting Petroleum has filed for bankruptcy protection in the wake of the oil price collapse, and many others are set to follow unless prices improve.
Global oil storage facilities near capacity
The unprecedented glut in global oil supply has tested storage capacity to the limits, driving the world’s biggest producers to negotiate a truce this year and curb their output.
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