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INTERNATIONAL: What would war-end mean for global oil and gas?; Saudi Arabia unexpectedly raises oil prices for next month.
Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Tue, Feb 7, 2023”

NATIONAL: Princess Cruises next-generation ship features exciting spaces; Stock buybacks race to record $132 billion start; U.S. oil & gas rig count falls by the most in a week since June 2020; INTERNATIONAL: OPEC+ exports show Russia surges while Saudi Arabia dials back; Shell CEO says world ‘desperately in need’ of natural gas; BP’s CEO plays down renewables push as returns lag.
Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Mon, Feb 6, 2023”

OTHER U.S. REGIONS: Why whale deaths are dividing environmentalists; NATIONAL: ‘Electrofuels’ could play a role in decarbonizing transportation; Severe winter weather proves no one is “deceived” about oil and natural gas; INTERNATIONAL: Energy services sector will grow to $1 trillion in 2025; LNG prices may have plunged, but a rebound is on the horizon.
Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Fri, Feb 3, 2023”

NATIONAL: Oil plunges as US stockpiles grow; US DOE provides funds for affordable clean hydrogen technologies; U.S. proved reserves of crude oil increased significantly in 2021; Democratic voters cheer on gas stove ban; Natural gas truck sales volatile, filling stations decrease; U.S. LNG exports fall 5% as shipments to Europe slip; INTERNATIONAL: LNG interest from Asia’s emerging gas markets rises as prices ease; German gas storage facility down until Friday, no indication of sabotage; Portfolio players take on critical roles in rapidly commoditizing global LNG market.
Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Thu, Feb 2, 2023”

NATIONAL: The billionaires behind the gas bans; Highest paying engineering jobs of 2023; North Hudson launches $275 million energy credit fund; INTERNATIONAL: Shell is selling ‘carbon neutral’ fossil fuels again.
Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Wed, Feb 1, 2023”

OTHER U.S. REGIONS: Chesapeake Utilities receives approval to expand natgas in Nassau County, FL; Gas utility’s Minnesota hydrogen pilot ‘good news’ so far, but questions remain; NATIONAL: There has not been a bullish USA data release for 16 weeks; Control of the lives of others is the root of all evil ideas; Republican govs call on Biden to delay implementation of WOTUS.
Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Tue, Jan 31, 2023”

MARCELLUS/UTICA REGION: Manufacturers ask legislators for help in building jobs in Pittsburgh region; NATIONAL: Former Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan joins Landrieu at pro-natural gas group; Yes, chefs, the government is coming for your gas stoves; Energy sector predictions for 2023; INTERNATIONAL: $1 trillion green investment matches fossil fuels for first time; Biden and Sunak — the energy policy odd couple.
Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Mon, Jan 30, 2023”

MARCELLUS/UTICA REGION: EPA to deny permission for continued operation of SWPA coal ash disposal; NATIONAL: U.S. crude oil production will increase to new records in 2023 and 2024; Democrats, eco groups take aim at other home appliances amid gas stove debate; Fossil fuel profits roar back; Do Chinese donations explain Biden’s energy policies?; INTERNATIONAL: Fundamentals strong enough for $90+ oil period.
Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Thu, Jan 26, 2023”

OTHER U.S. REGIONS: Texas oil & gas industry paid record $24.7bn in taxes and royalties; Daily natgas spot prices in western U.S. exceed $50.00/MMBtu in Dec.; NATIONAL: Joe Biden’s opposition to natural gas hits home; A smart House GOP oil and gas play; INTERNATIONAL: This will be the decade of energy storage, Woodmac believes.
Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Wed, Jan 25, 2023”

OTHER U.S. REGIONS: New program helps finance natural gas pipelines into Chicago suburb; NATIONAL: Wind turbines taller than the Statue of Liberty are falling over; Exports are now the driving force in U.S. crude, gasoline and distillate markets; INTERNATIONAL: Envoy says USA to boost pressure on China to stop importing Iran oil; How will Russia’s oil and gas industry fare in 2023?; Germany still years away from replacing Russian gas capacity; The single oil spill that can disrupt the global energy supply.
Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Tue, Jan 24, 2023”

MARCELLUS/UTICA REGION: Businesses, groups tell lawmakers PA regulatory burden, high energy costs must be lowered; NATIONAL: Investors plow into renewables, but projects aren’t getting built; INTERNATIONAL: Iran oil gushes into global market; U.S. LNG, underground storage help save Europe from another tough winter; Rhetoric from Davos dominated the week in energy; 185 global ports can bunker LNG.
Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Mon, Jan 23, 2023”

OTHER U.S. REGIONS: Oklahoma treasurer makes energy discrimination a top issue; Calls grow for fossil fuel giants to pay into $75B fund to reverse climate change; NATIONAL: Upstream oil and gas will have another strong year in 2023; Increasing renewables likely to reduce coal and natural gas generation over next two years; The Biden administration finally admits its mistake in canceling the Keystone XL pipeline; How Al Gore has made $330m with climate alarmism; INTERNATIONAL: UK Labour Party calls for inverse OPEC alliance; Oil demand set to rise to record in 2023.
Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Fri, Jan 20, 2023”

NATIONAL: Ethane exports driving surge in production and infrastructure; Are triple digit oil prices in your future?; INTERNATIONAL: Aramco sees oil demand picking up; Aramco acquires trading arm of USA refiner Motiva.
Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Thu, Jan 19, 2023”

NATIONAL: Nobody is announcing new CO2 EOR projects; INTERNATIONAL: Could Europe really return to Russian gas?
Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Wed, Jan 18, 2023”

OTHER U.S. REGIONS: When Joe Biden says no, Florida says go; NATIONAL: Produced water recycling approach attracts international attention; Borton-Lawson joins top ENR firm Verdantas; Bullish signals for oil, but not for natural gas; INTERNATIONAL: Canada adds another 38 rigs; What will be the top theme for oil and gas in 2023?; European gas slumps to 16-month low on strong supply outlook; Germany opens its 2nd liquefied natural gas terminal; Russian gas will eventually return to Europe as nations forgive and forget.
Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Tue, Jan 17, 2023”

MARCELLUS/UTICA REGION: Utica Shale Academy seeking $2.4M to expand footprint; Observers hopeful about common ground between PA governor, legislature; Biden used Univ. of Pennsylvania to launder Chinese money, Shapiro ignored it; NATIONAL: It’s basically spring for the natural-gas market; Banning gas stoves gets Americans’ blood boiling; INTERNATIONAL: What will OPEC do in 2023?; Will oil hit $100 per barrel in 2023?
Read More “Other Stories of Interest: Fri, Jan 13, 2023”