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Here Come The Millennials: Good For Energy Demand?
(Friday, May 24, 2013) Millennials, the largest population segment the U.S. has ever seen, could surprise America and the world with their economic might and spending power.
CRRM Disputes EPA's Characterization of Settlement
(Friday, May 24, 2013) Coffeyville Resources Refining & Marketing, LLC (CRRM) does not agree with the characterization of either the company or the settlement it reached with EPA, which was announced in a recent EPA Region 7 press release.
Quebec to Hold Own Hearings on Enbridge Pipeline Plan
(Friday, May 24, 2013) The Quebec government has announced plans to hold its own hearings on Enbridge Inc.'s proposed pipeline project to bring western oil to Montreal, a move that could raise roadblocks to Alberta's efforts to access new markets.
Trains Leave Oil Pipeline in Lurch
(Friday, May 24, 2013) A $2 billion pipeline project intended to ship oil from West Texas's booming oil fields to California has failed to pique the interest of several big refiners in the Golden State. The culprit: the growing popularity of railroads.
Total: SE Texas Steam Cracker Is Processing Ethane from Shale Gas
(Thursday, May 23, 2013) To capitalize on the shale gas revolution in the U.S., the BASF TOTAL Petrochemicals LLC (BTP) joint venture (40% Total, 60% BASF) revamped the Port Arthur steam cracker in Texas to process ethane, found in abundance in U.S. shale gas.
API's Felmy: Sound Energy Policy Could Help Address High Gasoline Prices
(Thursday, May 23, 2013) The Obama Administration could do more to address gasoline prices by supporting more U.S. oil and natural gas development and by avoiding harmful tax increases and unnecessary regulations, API's chief economist told reporters Thursday morning.
Crude-Oil Futures Settle 3 Cents Lower at $94.25/Barrel
(Thursday, May 23, 2013) Crude-oil futures prices slash early losses and rebound with equities prices to settle just three cents lower at $94.25 a barrel.
House Passes Bill to Speed Keystone Approval
(Thursday, May 23, 2013) The bill, which won votes from 19 Democrats, eliminates the need for a special permit from Obama and declares a 2011 environmental review of Keystone sufficient.
Valero Eyes Refinery Investment
(Thursday, May 23, 2013) Texas-based Valero Energy Corp. will invest as much as C$200 million in its Quebec refinery if Enbridge Inc. proceeds with its plan to reverse its Line 9 pipeline.
Pipelines' Struggles Drive Trend to Oil by Rail
(Thursday, May 23, 2013) Canadian and Asian energy companies have begun looking to move oil to the West Coast by rail as new pipeline projects struggle against broad opposition.
New U.S. Energy Chief Is Cautious on Gas Exports
(Wednesday, May 22, 2013) The new U.S. energy secretary raised the possibility of delaying further approvals for U.S. companies seeking to export natural gas.
Technip Reports Canada LNG Contract Award
(Wednesday, May 22, 2013) A consortium of Technip, Samsung Engineering and China Huanqiu Contracting & Engineering was awarded by Pacific NorthWest LNG Limited Partnership a contract for the FEED and early detailed engineering services of a grassroots LNG project.
CRRM to Settle CAA Violations at Kansas Refinery
(Wednesday, May 22, 2013) Coffeyville Resources Refining & Marketing (CRRM) has agreed to pay a $300,000 civil penalty to settle alleged violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) at its oil refinery in Coffeyville, Kan., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported.
Willbros Taps Collins to Lead Oil & Gas Unit
(Wednesday, May 22, 2013) Willbros Group, Inc. announced Wednesday that Earl Collins has been named President of its Oil and Gas segment.
Oil Drops as Gasoline Stocks Rise, Fed Weighs Winding Down of Stimulus
(Wednesday, May 22, 2013) Crude futures drop 2% on a government report showing rising fuel supplies and signs that the Federal Reserve may be closer to winding down stimulus efforts.
Oil Drops as Gasoline Stocks Rise, Fed Weighs Winding Down of Stimulus
(Wednesday, May 22, 2013) Crude futures drop 2% on a government report showing rising fuel supplies and signs that the Federal Reserve may be closer to winding down stimulus efforts.
Jordan Cove Files FERC Applications for LNG Export Project
(Wednesday, May 22, 2013) The Jordan Cove Energy Project has filed applications to FERC to construct and operate an LNG export project on the North Spit of the International Port of Coos Bay, Ore.
Cheniere Engages Lead Arrangers for Sabine Pass Project Debt Financing
(Wednesday, May 22, 2013) Cheniere Partners subsidiary Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC has engaged 17 financial institutions to act as Joint Lead Arrangers to assist in the structuring and arranging of credit facilities for four Sabine Pass LNG liquefaction trains.
ConocoPhillips Pulls Back on Plans to Sell Oil-Sands Assets
(Tuesday, May 21, 2013) ConocoPhillips is pulling back on plans to sell its Canadian oil sands assets after it exceeded its target for raising capital by divesting energy properties elsewhere.
EQT Honors Vet Taxi Drivers for Memorial Day with Free CNG
(Tuesday, May 21, 2013) When EQT opened its CNG station in downtown Pittsburgh in July 2011, one of the first local companies to become a regular customer was a transportation service that employs military veterans as drivers and uses vehicles that run on natural gas.