Debate considers a range of issues raised by Nord Stream 2 project

A debate over the proposed Nord Stream 2 twin natural gas pipelines, which would stretch about 745 miles across the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany alongside the existing Nord Stream system, quickly centered on whether the project would undermine European energy security or simply enhance its efforts to diversify sources. Source: News


Total updates assay for Nigerian Akpo Blend

In January 2016, Total Oil Trading SA, the oil and gas trading arm of Total SA, Paris, published a revised crude oil assay dated Feb. 9, 2015, for Nigerian Akpo Blend. Source: News


Approach screens reservoir candidates for EOR

Enhanced oil recovery projects have moved down the industry’s priority list given the oversupply of world crude oil and resulting low oil prices. This is, however, the right time for the industry to assess options for injecting new life into mature fields using EOR. Source: News


Chapter 11 becoming 'unavoidable' for Linn Energy

Linn Energy LLC said in a Mar. 15 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission that its current financial state is such that bankruptcy may become “unavoidable.” Source: News


DRA mitigates surges in liquids pipelines

A simple approach mitigates pressure surges in liquid-service pipelines without mechanical means such as surge relief systems (valves and tanks) or relying on instrumentation such as high-pressure pump trips or high-integrity pressure protection systems (HIPPS). Source: News


Veresen Midstream advances Montney processing expansion

Cutbank Ridge Partnership (CRP), a venture of Encana Corp. and Mitsubishi Corp. subsidiary Cutbank Dawson Gas Resources Ltd., has approved Veresen Midstream LP’s plan to expand natural gas processing capacity in the Dawson Creek area of northeastern British Columbia’s Montney resource play. Source: News


Canadian oil sands output poised for growth despite oil prices

Canadian oil sands producers report projects already under construction will boost total oil sands output for about 5 years regardless of crude oil prices, although companies are trying to cut costs through layoffs or by deferring new investments. While it’s unlikely any new oil sands projects will be announced until oil prices recover, production increases […]