A recent increase in crude oil prices to roughly twice their February level has provided some optimism for the Texas upstream industry, but economist Karr Ingham warns the residual suffering will continue. Source: News

The Center for Offshore Safety (COS) already has implemented several programs recommended in a report that the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine issued on May 25, and has made important new technology and practices available to member and nonmember companies, its director said. Source: News

The cost to reduce methane emissions from natural gas systems is nearly five times greater than previous estimates suggest, according to a study commissioned by ONE Future, a coalition of six US gas industry firms. Source: News

Lower crude oil prices make it essential for Venezuela, Nigeria, and other producing countries to institute major reforms, two speakers agreed on June 2. Source: News

When waterborne exports of ethane began this year from the US East Coast, the tankers and terminals built to accommodate them betokened a broader trend that should steer energy-policy urges away from current headings. Source: News

Numerous headlines appeared in recent weeks about oil and gas wastewater disposal wells, which are the subject of ongoing scrutiny about whether they contribute to increased seismic activity and possible water contamination in producing states. Source: News

Ontarians might get a few more years than many had feared of affordable warmth. Source: News

The overall US drilling rig count increased for the second consecutive week, perhaps signifying the beginning of a light rebound in wake of a year-and-a-half-long drilling dive. Source: News