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
Why Builders Stick with Lumber Despite Price Hikes and Shortages
With builders grappling with record-high lumber prices and supply shortages over the past year, why are so few willing to switch away from traditional wood framing methods? A June 2021 survey for the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) reveals several reasons, but one stands out above the rest. More than four
Oil, gas well approvals most since 2008
Approvals for companies to drill for oil and gas on U.S. public lands are on pace this year to reach their highest level since George W. Bush was president, underscoring President Joe Biden’s reluctance to more forcefully curb petroleum production in the face of industry and Republican resistance. The Interior
U.S. oil demand sets records as industrial recovery surges
America’s oil demand has soared to new heights in a remarkable turnaround from just a year ago when the pandemic sent the U.S. economy into a tailspin and decimated demand. A rolling average of U.S. total oil products supplied – an indicator of consumption – jumped to the highest seasonal
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
