Oil
U.S. Senate Panel to Hear Trump Energy Nominees Next Week
The U.S. Senate energy committee will hold nomination hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's picks for energy roles on Tuesday and Wednesday next week, the panel's chairman said on Thursday.
Howard Energy Acquires 120-Mile Bidirectional Ethylene Pipeline from EPIC Midstream
Howard Energy Partners (HEP) has acquired EPIC Midstream Holdings’ 120-mile ethylene pipeline, strengthening its presence in the Gulf Coast region.
U.S. Oil Inventories at Cushing Storage Hub Drop to Lowest in a Decade
U.S. crude inventories at the country's flagship storage hub in Cushing, Oklahoma, fell to their lowest in over a decade amid strong refining activity and a year-end tax measure, data from the government's energy statistics arm showed on Wednesday.
Caspian Pipeline Consortium Lowers 2024 Oil Export Forecast Again
The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), which exports Kazakhstan's oil via the Black Sea, was seen pumping 64.4 million metric tons of oil in 2024 in a latest estimate, further downgrading its exporting prospects, according to a shareholder.
Chevron Eyes $6-8 Billion Free Cash Flow Growth in 2024, CEO Says
Chevron is positioned to increase its free cash flow by $6 billion to $8 billion by next year, and reduce expenses by "a couple billion dollars," said Chevron CEO Michael Wirth on Wednesday.
EnCap Flatrock Midstream Nets $800 Million in Plains All American Transactions
EnCap Flatrock Midstream (EFM) has finalized agreements to sell Ironwood Midstream Energy Partners II and its Plains Series A Preferred Units to Plains All American for over $800 million in cash.
South Sudan Plans Crude Oil Restart Amid Regional Recovery Efforts
South Sudan aims to resume oil production at its Blocks 3 and 7 on Jan. 8 with an initial output target of 90,000 barrels per day, Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol said on Tuesday.
Trump Plans Immediate Reversal of Biden's Offshore Drilling Restrictions
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will move quickly to revoke an offshore oil and gas drilling ban announced by outgoing Democratic President Joe Biden.
Enbridge Should Rethink Old, Troubled Line 5 Pipeline, IEEFA Says
A new report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) questions the financial and strategic viability of Enbridge Energy’s proposed tunnel project to replace an aging section of the Line 5 pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac.
Biden Bans Offshore Drilling in Vast U.S. Waters Before Trump Term
U.S. President Joe Biden will ban new offshore oil and gas development along most U.S. coastlines, a decision President-elect Donald Trump, who has vowed to boost domestic energy production, may find difficult to reverse.
Asia’s Crude Imports Fall in 2024 Amid Weak China Demand
Asia's crude oil imports dropped in 2024, the first annual decline in three years, led by weak demand from heavyweight China and other major buyers, with only India managing sparse growth.
Sudan Resumes Oil Exports to Port Sudan, Lifts Force Majeure on Pipeline
Sudan has lifted a nearly year-long force majeure on the transport of crude oil from its neighbor South Sudan to a port on the Red Sea after security conditions improved, according to a letter seen by Reuters on Monday.
Delek Logistics Closes $285 Million Gravity Water Acquisition
Delek Logistics Partners LP has completed its $285 million acquisition of Gravity Water Intermediate Holdings LLC, expanding its midstream capabilities in the Permian Basin.
Owner Fights for Release of Oil Tanker Seized in Finland's Baltic Cable Damage Probe
The owner of an oil tanker seized by Finland on suspicion of breaking an undersea power line and four telecoms cables in the Baltic Sea last week is seeking the release of the ship, a lawyer representing the company said on Monday.
EIA: U.S. Crude Stocks Drop While Gasoline and Distillate Inventories Surge
U.S. crude stocks fell while gasoline and distillate inventories rose in the week ending December 27, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Thursday.
Fire Extinguished at Valero's Three Rivers Refinery, No Injuries Reported
A large fire was extinguished at Valero's 89,000 barrel per day Three Rivers refinery in Texas on Wednesday evening, local media reported.
Oil Prices Rise as Markets Eye China's Growth Outlook and Geopolitical Risks
Oil prices nudged higher on Thursday, the first day of trade for 2025, as investors returning from holidays cautiously eyed a recovery in China's economy and fuel demand following a pledge by President Xi Jinping to promote growth.
Pembina Completes Kaybob Complex Acquisition, Expands Infrastructure in Karr and Gold Creek Areas
Pembina Pipeline Corp. has completed the acquisition of a 50% working interest in Whitecap Resources Inc.'s 15-07 Kaybob Complex located in Alberta, Canada, as announced by Pembina Gas Infrastructure Inc.
U.S. Oil Executives See Faster Permitting Under Trump: Dallas Fed
U.S. energy executives expect faster permitting times for drilling on federal lands under President-elect Donald Trump, according to a Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas survey released on Thursday.
Iraq Approves $4.6 Billion Basrah-Haditha Oil Pipeline Project
The Iraqi cabinet has given approval for a Basrah-Haditha oil pipeline project, a statement from the Prime Minister's office said on Monday.
Whiting Refinery Back to Normal Following Pipeline Leak, BP Says
BP's 435,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) Whiting, Indiana, refinery was operating normally following a leak from a pipeline that transports liquid material, the company said.
Martin Midstream, Martin Resource Management Call Off Merger After Unitholder Pushback
Martin Midstream Partners has announced the termination of its merger agreement with Martin Resource Management Corp. Under the agreement, MRMC would have acquired all outstanding common units of MMLP not already owned by MRMC and its subsidiaries.
Editor’s Notebook: Happier Days Off the U.S. Gulf Coast
In this exclusive Pipeline & Gas Journal article, Enbridge unveils plans for two new offshore pipelines in the Gulf of Mexico to support bp's Kaskida project, showcasing the region's ongoing oil and gas infrastructure expansion.
Mexico's Oil and Gas Output Hits Yearly Low in November, Falling Short of Targets
November was also the second month the country missed the 1.8 million barrel-per-day production target for crude oil and condensate, which President Claudia Sheinbaum has vowed to maintain during her six-year term.
Kazakhstan Boosts Oil Supplies to Germany via Druzhba Pipeline in December
Kazakhstan's pipeline operator Kaztransoil said on Tuesday that oil supplies to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline will be increased to 135,000 metric tons (32,000 barrels per day) this month from the planned 130,000 tons.
Oil Prices Edge Higher on Cooling U.S. Inflation, Economic Policy Hopes
Oil prices inched higher on Monday, along with other risk assets, after U.S. data showed cooling inflation, reviving hopes of further policy easing next year that will support global economic growth and oil demand.
Oil Flow via Russia’s Druzhba Pipeline Halted by Technical Issues
Russian and Kazakh oil flows to Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Germany via the Druzhba pipeline have stopped since Thursday due to technical problems at a Russian pumping station, four people familiar with the matter said.
DNR Investigates 70,000-Gallon Oil Spill from Enbridge’s Line 6 Pipeline in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a significant crude oil spill along Enbridge Energy’s Line 6 pipeline in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, near the town of Oakland, about four miles east of Cambridge.
Oil States Sells Houston Ship Channel Facility for $24.8 Million
Oil States International Inc. has finalized the sale of its idled Houston Ship Channel facility, generating $24.8 million in net proceeds. The sale is part of the company’s broader strategy to optimize its operations and improve financial flexibility.
Matador Closes $600 Million Pronto Midstream Deal, Strengthens Balance Sheet
Matador Resources Company has finalized the contribution of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pronto Midstream, LLC, to its midstream joint venture, San Mateo Midstream, LLC. The deal values Pronto at approximately $600 million and brings San Mateo's total estimated asset value to over $1.5 billion, net to Matador.
- Kinder Morgan Proposes 290-Mile Gas Pipeline Expansion Spanning Three States
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
- Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
- Boardwalk’s Texas Gas Launches Open Season for 2 Bcf/d Marcellus-to-Louisiana Pipeline Expansion
- Tallgrass to Build New Permian-to-Rockies Pipeline, Targets 2028 Startup with 2.4 Bcf Capacity
- New Alternatives for Noise Reduction in Gas Pipelines
- EIG’s MidOcean Energy Acquires 20% Stake in Peru LNG, Including 254-Mile Pipeline
- Construction Begins on Ghana's $12 Billion Petroleum Hub, But Not Without Doubts
- DOE Considers Cutting Over $1.2 Billion in Carbon Capture Project Funding
- Valero Plans to Shut California Refinery, Takes $1.1 Billion Hit
