EIA: Benefits of lifting US crude export ban most evident if output rises

A study released Sept. 1 by the US Energy Information Administration was apparent cause for celebration for several oil and gas industry groups, which took its findings as confirmation that lifting restrictions on US crude oil exports would be a net positive for the industry as well as consumers. Source: News


GeoPark follows Chachalaca success with Jacana discovery

GeoPark Ltd.’s Jacana 1 exploration well flowed 1,880 b/d of 14.9° gravity oil with a water cut of 1.9%, the company said. This discovery follows the company’s previously success with the Chachalaca 1. Source: News


PHMSA will award $54.1 million in pipeline safety grants to states

The US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration plans to award nearly $54.1 million in grants to support pipeline safety programs in 46 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, the US Department of Transportation agency reported. Source: News


Husky starts steam at second Sunrise plant

Husky Energy Inc. has started steam operations at the second of two processing plants at the Sunrise Energy project in northeastern Alberta. Source: News


IFC invests in Pakistan’s first LNG import terminal

International Finance Corp. is making an equity investment in, as well as providing as much as a $20 million loan to Engro Elengy Terminal Private Ltd. for Pakistan’s first LNG import terminal, the World Bank affiliate reported. Source: News