Perspectives
Great Freeze Revisited
I suppose if I just wanted to write a column that assigned the “villain” label to someone involved in the Great Texas Blackout of 2021, there would be plenty of worthy candidates from which to choose.
Perspective: Africa Likely to Continue Relying on Power from Fossil Fuels for Some Time
The Conversation's recently published study shows that, within this decade, there is currently limited evidence for a quick transition to renewables in Africa.
Big Four European Pipeline Owners Receptive to Change
Spain’s Enagás, Belgium’s Fluxys, France’s GRTgaz and Italy’s Snam own and operate more than 62,000 miles (100,000 km) of gas pipelines and related infrastructure across Europe and beyond.
PPI’s Fink Sees Expanding Role for Plastic Pipe
Despite taking the reins of PPI at the outset of a global pandemic, Fink sees a bright future for the plastics pipe industry and a growing role for its products across an expanding range of underground applications.
Abu Dhabi Pipeline Sale May Signal Gulf States Trend
Bankers expect oil-rich Gulf states to accelerate privatizations like Abu Dhabi's pipeline deal, with Saudi Arabia and possibly Oman as likely candidates for asset sales next year.
Lacking Pipelines, U.S. Northeast Gas Prices Jump Ahead of Winter Storm
U.S. Northeast power and natural gas prices for Wednesday jumped to their highest level in almost a year as energy companies prepare for what could be the region's biggest winter storm in years.
Why Green Hydrogen is Getting its Day in the Sun
Hydrogen has taken off this year as the future green fuel of choice, with governments and businesses betting big that the universe's most abundant element can help fight climate change.
U.S. Gas Prices Stumble on Mild Start to Winter
U.S. natural gas prices have tumbled since the start of November as persistent mild weather has caused inventories to remain high rather than drawing down in line with seasonal trends.
Asia Needs Flexible LNG Deals Not Linked to Oil Prices - India Oil Minister
Asia needs flexible LNG contracts with no links to oil prices to reflect changes to the market as demand recovers from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, India's oil minister said.
U.S. Shale Firms Ramp Up Gas Output as Futures Signal Higher Prices
Higher natural gas futures prices for 2021 and a continued glut of crude oil are prodding U.S. shale firms to boost gas drilling and production.
Canadian Indigenous Deal with Keystone XL Took Years, Aims for Long-Term Wealth
TC Energy Corp's sale of a C$1 billion ($769 million) stake in Keystone XL to a Canadian indigenous group followed more than three years of pressure from a tiny Saskatchewan First Nation that demanded part ownership of the long-delayed oil pipeline.
China Hits 26% of Planned 2020 U.S. Energy Imports
China has accelerated imports of crude oil, propane and LNG from the United States since July, but total energy product purchases through October remain far short of targets set out in the Phase 1 trade deal.
Trump Pushes New Environmental Rollbacks on Way Out the Door
Down to its final weeks, the Trump administration is working to push through dozens of environmental rollbacks that could reduce protections for migratory birds, expand Arctic drilling and hamstring future regulation of public health threats.
Doubling Down on $5 Natural Gas
While there hasn't been a lot of good news on the midstream front lately, projected $5 natural gas by the fall of 2021 is a hopeful sign. And who can argue with the Farmer's Almanac weather forecast?
DAPL's Future Uncertain as Biden Presidency Looms
The election of Democrat Joseph Biden could create more headaches for the Dakota Access Pipeline's (DAPL) owners, who are already embroiled in legal battles to keep the main conduit for flowing oil out of North Dakota running.
Banks Make Room for Fossil Fuels in Climate Pledge
The world's public development banks pledged to align with the Paris Agreement on climate change, but avoided a firm commitment to phase out fossil fuel financing.
Biden's Environmental Agenda Could Push Oil Prices Higher - Vitol CEO
The world's largest oil trader Vitol expects the Biden presidency's environmental policies could push oil prices higher over the long term as supplies fall.
Successful Vaccine Would Boost Oil Consumption, But Not for 6-12 Months
Coronavirus vaccines are expected to boost international passenger transportation and oil consumption, but futures prices suggest the first significant impact will not be felt until well into the second half of 2021.
Oil Demand Likely to Take at Least a Year to Hit 2019 Levels - Gunvor Head
Global demand for oil is running about 5-6 MMbpd below pre-coronavirus crisis levels, and OPEC with its allies is likely to prolong its existing cuts, the head of trading house Gunvor said on Monday.
China Oil Imports Probably Weaker than Data Suggests
China's imports of crude oil slipped as expected in October, but while a 12.2% drop appears significant, the actual state of demand was probably even weaker.
Rolling Back Trump's Rollbacks: Biden Seen Reversing Climate Deregulation
Joe Biden could erase much of President Donald Trump’s four-year legacy of energy and climate deregulation with the stroke of his pen, according to regulatory experts, but replacing it with something new and durable may prove trickier.
Favoring Gas, Philippines Shuts Door on Coal Power Proposals
The Philippines has stopped accepting new proposals for coal-based power projects to encourage investment in other energy sources like natural gas and renewables, the government's energy chief said on Wednesday.
Coronavirus Surge Throws Oil Recovery into Reverse
Oil futures prices have started to signal OPEC+ may have to do more to offset a second wave of coronavirus and a renewed economic slowdown.
Oil Rises 2% but Traders Brace for Wild Ride After U.S. Election
Oil prices rose near 2% on Tuesday, advancing with other financial markets on U.S. Election Day, although traders were bracing for volatility depending on the voting results and as surging coronavirus cases around the world fed worries about fuel demand.
Funds Sell Oil on Fears of Virus-Driven Economic Double Dip
Hedge funds sold petroleum last week as the rising number of coronavirus cases in the United States and Europe fueled fears of a double-dip recession hitting oil consumption.
U.S. Drillers Add Oil and Gas Rigs for Third Straight Month
U.S. energy firms this week added oil and natural gas rigs for a seventh week in a row for the first time since June 2018, and for a third consecutive month, even as oil majors cut spending due to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on energy demand and prices.
Norway Wealth Fund Says It's Hard to Find Green Energy Investments
Norway's $1.1 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, is having trouble finding suitable unlisted renewable- energy projects to invest in due to the paucity of projects and strong competition for stakes in them, its new CEO said.
Yes, Joe Biden Really Does Want to End the Oil and Gas Industry in America
The Biden energy plan has dire consequences for our industry and the entire American economy.
U.S. Pipeline Gas Exports to Mexico Increase Despite Pandemic
U.S. exports of natural gas to Mexico, almost all of which are transported by pipeline, have continued to increase in 2020 despite the COVID-19 crisis, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
API Fact-Checks Presidential Debate Energy Positions
Responding with a fact-check of the presidential debate, API called for bipartisan solutions that do not force a false choice between protecting the environment and growing the U.S. economy.
- Trump Aims to Revive 1,200-Mile Keystone XL Pipeline Despite Major Challenges
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
- ConocoPhillips Eyes Sale of $1 Billion Permian Assets Amid Marathon Acquisition
- ONEOK Agrees to Sell Interstate Gas Pipelines to DT Midstream for $1.2 Billion
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- U.S. LNG Export Growth Faces Uncertainty as Trump’s Tariff Proposal Looms, Analysts Say
- Tullow Oil on Track to Deliver $600 Million Free Cash Flow Over Next 2 Years
- Energy Transfer Reaches FID on $2.7 Billion, 2.2 Bcf/d Permian Pipeline
- GOP Lawmakers Slam New York for Blocking $500 Million Pipeline Project
- Texas Oil Company Challenges $250 Million Insurance Collateral Demand for Pipeline, Offshore Operations
