The outlook for natural gas, crude oil and refined products pipelines looks good for 2012, according to three separate reports released last Wednesday by Fitch Ratings. Fitch based its conclusions on recent past performance in the sector, which it views as stable.
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Fitch: Oil and Gas Pipelines Look Profitable
The outlook for natural gas, crude oil and refined products pipelines looks good for 2012, according to three separate reports released Wednesday by Fitch Ratings. Fitch based its conclusions on recent past performance in the sector, which it views as stable.
Industrials Want Pause on Natgaas Exports, Transportation
The large manufacturing sector is expressing strong opposition to a proposal released earlier this month in the U.S. Senate (S 1863) to expand tax credits for natural gas transportation infrastructure and vehicles (see NGI, Nov. 21). At the same time, industrial users struck back against potential widespread U.S. exports of gas.
PG&E Customers to Get Smart Meter Opt-Out
In a proposed decision released Tuesday at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), customers of Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) will have the option of modified smart meters. Two-way smart meters have drawn opposition from a group of customers in the past two years. The proposal will be on the CPUC’s Jan. 12 agenda.
Marcellus, Utica Drilling Heated Up in October
Marcellus Shale drilling rebounded in October, according to recently released figures.
Marcellus and Utica Drilling Heated Up in October
Marcellus Shale drilling rebounded in October, according to recently released figures.
U.S. Headed in Wrong Direction on Energy, Says Poll
Less than 14% of Americans believe the United States is headed in the right direction on energy, according a poll released on Wednesday by the University of Texas at Austin (UT).
Candidate Perry Targets EPA, Federal Rules
In his energy plan released Thursday, Republican presidential candidate and Texas Gov. Rick Perry called for dismantling the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the suspension and reconsideration of several rules administered by the EPA, the creation of a separate court to address challenges to energy projects, and greater access to onshore and offshore oil and natural gas resources.
Candidate Perry Targets EPA, Federal Rules
In his energy plan released Thursday, Republican presidential candidate and Texas Gov. Rick Perry called for dismantling the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the suspension and reconsideration of several rules administered by the EPA, the creation of a separate court to address challenges to energy projects, and greater access to onshore and offshore oil and natural gas resources.
Chesapeake Calls First Utica Wells ‘Strong’
Chesapeake Energy Corp. is reporting “strong initial production” from its first Utica Shale wells.