FROM THE OIL PATCH
Energy Pipelines Controversial Now, But One Helped Win World War II
Oil and gas pipelines have become flashpoints in discussions of climate change. From the Atlantic coast to the Dakotas, pipelines that would deliver fossil fuels to customers have sparked protests and legal challenges. The Keystone XL pipeline, which was designed to carry oil from Alberta tar sands to refineries on
EU versus US: Investing in Oil, Gas and Renewables
The world can address greenhouse gas (GHG) in different ways. The direct way is by reducing fossil fuel production—the main source
U.S. Supreme Court Backs PennEast Pipeline in New Jersey Land Dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled in favor of a consortium of energy companies including Enbridge Inc seeking to
Pressure mounts for feds to comply with judge’s order restarting oil and gas leasing
The U.S. Interior Department could be held in contempt of court if it doesn’t soon comply with a Louisiana federal judge’s order to restart federal oil and gas leasing, according to oil and gas industry attorneys. The department temporarily suspended quarterly oil and gas leasing nationwide in January while it
Halliburton Readies for Years of Expansion
For the first time in seven years, Halliburton Co., the biggest provider of fracking services, is expanding in both U.S. and foreign markets as spending recovers in the global energy industry. “The economy feels more than 2% shut in, so the demand growth is there,” Chief Executive Officer Jeff Miller said Tuesday
We cannot depend on foreign energy
Fifty years ago, the Arab Oil Embargo caused gasoline prices to skyrocket, forced Americans to languish in long gas lines, and prompted the United States to re-think its foreign policy. We quickly learned that being beholden to foreign cartels for our energy was a threat to our national security. After
CRUDE OIL WEEKLY UPDATE (Week Ending 07-23-21)
Crude Oil Summary (EIA): U.S. crude oil refinery inputs averaged 16.0 million barrels per day during the week ending July 16, 2021 which was 87,000
NATURAL GAS WEEKLY UPDATE (Week Ending 07-23-21)
In the News (EIA): U.S. liquefied natural gas exports were at record high levels in the first half of 2021: U.S. exports of liquefied natural
Zekelman Industries Steel Snapshot for July 2021
(by Mike Mechley, Executive VP of Strategic Procurement, www.ZekelmanIndustries.com) Platts July HR Coil $1,817, up $173 from June. ATI union ratifies four-year contract extension. Barge,
Preston Pipe Report – July 2021
(by Paul Vivian and Rick Preckel, www.prestonpipe.com) Market Monitor – Last month we wrote about the reminder that PHMSA sent out regarding pipeline owner and
Pipe Logix Line Pipe Report – June 2021
(by Kurt Minnich, www.pipe-logix.com) Line pipe prices increased 7.5% in June with domestic prices up 7.6% and import prices up 7.3%. ERW prices increased significantly
AISI – Press Release on Latest U.S. Imports of Steel Products – July 2021
(American Iron and Steel Institute, www.steel.org – July 7, 2021) Based on the Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the
OCTG & LINE PIPE FORECASTING SUMMIT 2021
Hyatt Regency Houston
NAPCA Annual Convention
JW Marriott Hill Country Resort
San Antonio, Texas
