Has US Sen. Timothy M. Kaine (D-Va.) changed his stance toward oil and gas leasing on the Mid-Atlantic US Outer Continental Shelf? It’s possible, since he’s now the vice-presidential nominee on the Democrats’ 2016 ticket and not simply the Old Dominion’s junior US senator. Source: News
Colombian peace deal historic but doesn't ensure stability
Colombians will vote Oct. 2 on an agreement between their government and a guerrilla group to end a conflict that has disrupted the country, including its oil and gas industry, for 52 years. Source: News
Biden boosts LNG
US Vice-President Joe Biden raised a large question during his Aug. 24 speech in Latvia urging Europeans to buy LNG from the US instead of pipeline gas from Russia: As the second-ranking official of an administration phobic about fossil energy, can he really mean it? Source: News
Safety lies in execution
The world’s current focus on safety is justifiably intense. A string of terrorist attacks on soft targets across Europe over the past year has created an environment in which two of the United States’ busiest airports-JFK in New York City and LAX in Los Angeles-were shut down during normal operating hours by ultimately false reports […]
Natural gas pipeline profits, construction both up
Natural gas pipeline operators’ net income continued to rise despite the first drop in revenues since 2009. Additions to gas pipeline operators’ systems also grew, up nearly 46% from 2014. Source: News
Olefin prices steady despite higher feedstock, production costs
Olefin prices in the US Gulf Coast market did not reflect the big increases in feedstock prices and production costs during first-half 2016. Source: News
Discussion expands to crude, vacuum distillation, and coking
This second of three articles presenting selections from the 2015 American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers Q&A and Technology Forum (Oct. 4-7, New Orleans) highlights discussion surrounding processes associated with crude and vacuum distillation, coking, and refiners’ experiences with desalting and wastewater treatment. Source: News
Petrobras gets 11,704 workers to volunteer for termination program
Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) said 11,704 employees have enrolled in its voluntary termination program designed to “optimize productivity and reduce costs.” Source: News
Crusade to punish climate dissent changes course
New York Atty. Gen. Eric Schneiderman has changed course in his crusade to cleanse the republic of free speech. Source: News
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