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
Tennessee Valley Authority Considers Replacing Coal with Gas
The nation’s largest public utility is looking at shutting down three of its five remaining coal-fired power plants, saying they are old and no longer practical. But despite President Joe Biden’s goal of a carbon-pollution-free energy sector by 2035, the Tennessee Valley Authority, an independent federal agency, is considering replacing
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Big Oil keeps brakes on spending even with crude rally windfall
Leading international energy companies are resisting the temptation to rush and spend an unexpected windfall from rallying oil and natural gas prices as they focus on longer-term energy transition challenges, executives and analysts said. Benchmark crude oil prices more than doubled in the second quarter of 2021 from a year
What Houston Needs to Lead the Energy Transition
To maintain its ‘energy capital’ status, the Houston region must play a leading role in driving a low-carbon future starting with its workforce, top energy executives say. Houston has long maintained the title as the world’s energy epicenter. But, as the oil and gas sector enters the energy transition, the
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
