Pro and con on the proposed northern segment of the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) rachetted up their campaigns this week in anticipation of a U.S. State Department hearing on the project Thursday in Grand Island, NE.
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J.D. Power: Fleet Operators Lukewarm Toward NGVs
Buyers will need to be confident that natural gas trucks are reliable, functional and easily fueled, a survey revealed.
Western Governors Group Picks New Leadership
An overarching focus for the West should be “responsible energy development” that sets goals for providing reliable, affordable and cleaner energy longer term, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert said Tuesday after being elected to the chairmanship of the Western Governors’ Association (WGA) at its annual meeting in Cle Elum, WA. Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper was elected WGA vice president.
Oxy Sets Production Record, Focusing on Permian, California
With an emphasis on oil over natural gas, Los Angeles-based Occidental Petroleum Corp. (Oxy) continued to shatter company production records in barrels of oil equivalent (boe) globally and domestically, Oxy senior executives said Thursday. At 755,000 boe Oxy’s daily oil/gas production was the highest in its history; and its U.S. totals of 455,000 boe set a record for the sixth straight quarter.
IHS CERA: Shale Gas GHG Emissions ‘Significantly Overstated’
Estimates now used by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and independent researchers to determine greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from upstream shale gas production likely are “significantly overstated” because they are based on assumptions that don’t reflect current industry practices, according to IHS Cambridge Energy Research Associates (IHS CERA).
LNG-Powered Fleet to Serve Haynesville Producers
A California-based company, which now provides produced water services to several shale producers, on Tuesday said an Encana Corp. subsidiary would be the sole fuel supplier for its new fleet of liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks, which initially would service Haynesville Shale producers.
Salazar Asked to Explain Fracking Comments
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar was called to task last week by House Republicans from two separate committees who want him to explain comments indicating natural gas drillers may be required to disclose hydraulic fracturing (fracking) chemicals used to develop shale and tight gas on public lands.
Canadian Producers Putting Money Where the Gas is: BC
Preparations are continuing at a brisk pace for large-scale supply development in northeastern British Columbia (BC) as soon as natural gas markets show reliable signs of making a comeback.
Canadian Producers Putting Money Down on BC
Preparations are continuing at a brisk pace for large-scale supply development in northeastern British Columbia (BC) as soon as natural gas markets show reliable signs of making a comeback.
Mastio: Reliability, Accuracy and Honesty Are Top Pipeline Hallmarks
According to Mastio’s Natural Gas Pipeline Value/Loyalty Benchmarking Study for 2008, the “top three customer needs” of pipeline customers are reliable firm transportation, accurate scheduled volumes and honest and forthright communications.