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EQT, Equitrans Midstream to Combine in $5.5B Deal: Reports
EQT Corp.'s deal would reunite the natural gas E&P with Equitrans Midstream after the two companies separated in 2018.
TC Energy’s Keystone Back Online After Temporary Service Halt
As Canada’s pipeline network runs full, producers are anxious for the Trans Mountain Expansion to come online.
Texas Pacific Land Approves Three-for-one Stock Split
Each stockholder of record as of March 18 will be distributed two shares for each share owned.
Commentary: Fact-checking an LNG Denier
Tampa, Florida, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor blamed domestic natural gas producers for her constituents’ higher electricity bills in 2023. Here’s the truth, according to Hart Energy's Nissa Darbonne.
Women in Energy: Here’s to Ms. Flat-Bottomed Paper Bag Inventor
A salute to the women of genius, including ‘Ms. Plain English Computer Language Inventor’ and ‘Ms. Parity is Not Conserved in Weak Interaction Discoverer.’
Exclusive: Calling on Automation to Help with Handling Produced Water
Water testing and real-time data can help automate decisions to handle produced water.
US Coast Guard Investigating Oil Spill Off California Coast
The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to an oil spill off the coast of Huntington beach.
For Sale, Again: Oily Northern Midland’s HighPeak Energy
The E&P is looking to hitch a ride on heated, renewed Permian Basin M&A.
US Drillers Cut Oil, Gas Rigs for the First Time in Three Weeks
The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, fell by seven to 622 in the week to March 8, the lowest since Feb. 16.
Energy Transition in Motion (Week of March 8, 2024)
Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including a record-setting 2023 for U.S. solar.
Oil Market Shifting Back to Supply/Demand
Stratas Advisors' John Paisie forecasts the price of Brent crude to increase during the second and third quarters of this year and move toward $90/bbl.
Equinor Brings Solar Plant Online in Brazil
Equinor says the Mendubim solar plant will produce 1.2 terawatt hours of power annually.
Women in Energy: Diversify or Die
The oil and gas industry may be at risk of losing the innovation race if women remain sidelined.
Eni Finds 2nd Largest Discovery Offshore Côte d’Ivoire
Deepwater Calao Field’s potential resources are estimated at between 1 Bboe and 1.5 Bboe.
Chevron Exec: Shale Still in ‘Early Days’ of Recovery Potential
From innovation to shale well recovery rates, executives at Chevron, SLB, Helmerich & Payne and Transocean see a lot more work ahead.
CNOOC Finds Light Crude at Kaiping South Field
The deepwater Kaiping South Field in the South China Sea holds at least 100 MMtons of oil equivalent.
Hart Energy’s Influential Women in Energy: A Woman of G.R.I.T.
When Lara Jones was at her lowest point, she developed a system to transform her fears into action. Now, her mission is to share what she learned.
Chord Energy Updates Executive Leadership Team
Chord Energy announced Michael Lou, Shannon Kinney and Richard Robuck have all been promoted to executive vice president, among other positions.
Shell Taps Bloom Energy’s SOEC Technology for Clean Hydrogen Projects
Shell and Bloom Energy’s partnership will investigate decarbonization solutions with the goal of developing large-scale, solid oxide electrolyzer systems for use at Shell’s assets.
TC Energy's Keystone Oil Pipeline Offline Due to Operational Issues, Sources Say
TC Energy's Keystone oil pipeline is offline due to operational issues, cutting off a major conduit of Canadian oil to the U.S.
Watson: Implications of LNG Pause
Critical questions remain for LNG on the heels of the Biden administration's pause on LNG export permits to non-Free Trade Agreement countries.
Uinta Basin's XCL Seeks FTC OK to Buy Altamont Energy
XCL Resources is seeking approval from the Federal Trade Commission to acquire fellow Utah producer Altamont Energy LLC.
Drilling Tools International, Superior Drilling Products to Combine
Drilling Tools International said the acquisition of Superior Drilling Products will broaden growth opportunities domestically and internationally, with DTI focusing on expanding its presence in the Middle East.
Ecopetrol, Occidental Permian JV Generating Positive Results
Ecopetrol SA's joint venture with Occidental Petroleum in the Permian continues to generate outstanding operational and financial results for the Colombian state-owned energy giant.
Danos Acquires Performance Energy Services
Danos Group Holdings will acquire all PES business units, the Houma administrative office and waterfront operations facility.
MethaneSAT: EDF’s Eye in the Sky Targets E&P Emissions
The Environmental Defense Fund and Harvard University recently launched MethaneSAT, a satellite tracking methane emissions. The project’s primary target: oil and gas operators.
Exxon Signals Potential Counter Offer for Hess’ Guyana Assets
Exxon Mobil has filed a contract arbitration claim related to Chevron’s proposed purchase of Hess Corp.’s interests in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana.
Enbridge Closes First Utility Transaction with Dominion for $6.6B
Enbridge’s purchase of The East Ohio Gas Co. from Dominion is part of $14 billion in M&A the companies announced in September.
Enbridge Announces $500MM Investment in Gulf Coast Facilities
Enbridge’s 2024 budget will go primarily towards crude export and storage, advancing plans that see continued growth in power generated by natural gas.
Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know About NEPA, But Didn’t Know to Ask
The National Environmental Policy Act, signed into law by the Nixon administration, went years largely unchanged. Now with permitting reform at the forefront of today's energy needs, the NEPA landscape is evolving.