Royal Dutch Shell plc has launched a strategic review of its North American oil and gas operations, particularly the unconventional assets, after taking a charge of more than $2 billion on the value of its U.S. and Canadian liquids-rich properties.
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EIA Says New Infrastructure Boosting Production in PA, WV
New pipeline and compressor infrastructure has helped boost dry gas production in West Virginia and neighboring southern Pennsylvania counties since early 2012, with more growth still expected to come in the region despite strategic shifts by oil and gas companies to more liquids-rich targets, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said Tuesday.
Best Natural Gas, Oil Growth Belongs to U.S., Says BP
BP plc’s annual benchmark review of world energy published last week sees continued growth in global natural gas resources, particularly in the United States, while oil worldwide lost market share for the 13th year in a row.
U.S. Records Highest Global Natural Gas, Oil Growth, Says BP
BP plc’s annual benchmark review of world energy sees continued growth in global natural gas resources, particularly in the United States, while oil lost worldwide market share for the 13th year in a row.
State Regulators Initiate Consumer Conversions to Natural Gas
Fuel switching policies to move more end-users to natural gas should be a part of each state’s energy strategy, particularly in rural areas, according to a panel of experts speaking Wednesday at a National Regulatory Research Institute (NRRI) teleseminar.
Letter, Statements Show Complexity of Fracking Debate in NY
The oil and natural gas industry in New York State is “imperiled” and “in crisis” because of the ongoing delay over whether to allow hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in the state, according to a letter sent Monday to Gov. Andrew Cuomo by the Independent Oil & Gas Association of New York (IOGA).

IMS Research Sees Shale Gas Driving Smart Grid Renewal
The continuing shale gas boom is having a “massive impact” on the U.S. energy market, particularly a revival for various smart grid developments, according to a report released by IMS Research, a unit of the global research/consulting firm IHS.
Shale Gas Boom Drives Renewed Smart Grid, Report Finds
The continuing shale gas boom is having a “massive impact” on the U.S. energy market, particularly a revival for various smart grid developments, according to a report released by IMS Research, a unit of the global research/consulting firm IHS.
New Singapore Fund Targets Global LNG for Asia
Pavilion Energy Pte. Ltd., a new S$1 billion (US$806.5 million) company was established by Singapore’s Temasek Holdings Pte. Ltd. with a focus on meeting Asia’s growing energy demand, particularly through liquefied natural gas (LNG).
NPCC Watching Northwest Water Levels
Always an important factor in gauging summer energy supplies, particularly for power generation, Pacific Northwest river flows and water levels are getting increased scrutiny this month following an above-normally dry and warm January through March period.