NGLs in energy policy

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


Wastewater disposal questioned

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


BHI: US rig count up 6 in second straight week of gains

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


Halcon seeks restructuring-support approvals

Halcon Resources Corp., Houston, has entered a restructuring-support agreement with holders of some of its debt that, if implemented, would eliminate about $1.8 billion of net debt and $222 million of preferred equity and cut its interest burden by more than $200 million/year. Source: News