About 16% Crude Production Shut in GoM Due to Tropical Storm Helene
About 16% of crude production in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico on Sept. 24 were shut-in in response to Tropical Storm Helene.
US Gulf Coast Residents Flee, Oil Production Shut as Francine Intensifies
Energy companies shut-in output at several production platforms as Francine is poised to become a major test for U.S. LNG export plants.
Hurricane Threatens LNG and Power Demand as Francine Forms in GoM
LNG export plants and offshore oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico are already taking a hit as as Francine strengthens.
Shell Pauses Some Oil Drilling Operations as Storm Francine Approaches Texas Coast
Shell paused some drilling operations at its Perdido and Whale offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico in anticipation of Francine's approach.
DC Appeals Court Shoots Down White House’s Pipeline Safety Rules
The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America brought the suit against five new regulations, claiming the new rules did not provide enough benefits to justify the costs associated with implementation.
OTC: E&Ps Improving Operational Safety with Digitization
Artificial intelligence and the digitization of the oilfield have allowed for several improvements in keeping operators out of harm’s way, panelists said during the 2024 Offshore Technology Conference.
Fire Closes Atlas Energy’s Kermit, Texas Mining Facility
Atlas Energy Solutions said no injuries were reported and the closing of the mine would not affect services to the company’s Permian Basin customers.
Clean Harbors Closes $400MM Acquisition of HEPACO
Clean Harbors acquired HEPACO for $400 million, adding complementary services for environmental remediation and emergency response in the Eastern U.S.
Identified Need: Hydrogen Safety Standards in an Emerging Sector
Establishing fire protection measures remains critical for industry growth.
Equinor Resumes Helicopter Flights on NCS Following Fatal Accident
Operator also announced it is expanding its helicopter fleet by 15 through contracts with Bell and Leonardo, with the first two helicopters slated for delivery in about a year.