Harris named Enable Midstream executive VP

Craig Harris has been named executive vice-president and chief commercial officer of Enable Midstream Partners LP, Oklahoma City. Source: News


Biden pledges continued US support for Baltic States’ energy progress

US Vice-President Joseph R. Biden Jr. applauded the three Baltic nations’ recent energy diversification progress and pledged continued US support for Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. “Not long ago, this region was known as the ‘energy island,’ cut off from the rest of Europe. And the Baltic States know as well as any nation the national […]


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


BHI: Another Permian rise not enough to prevent US rig count decline

The US drilling rig count decreased during the week ended Aug. 26 for just the second time in 13 weeks, data from Baker Hughes Inc. indicate. However, the tally of oil-directed units was flat and the Permian basin continued its hot streak with a 3-unit increase. Source: News


Study confirms cost hike for Sasol’s Louisiana petchem complex

Sasol Ltd. has completed a detailed review of its integrated ethane cracker and downstream derivatives complex under construction in Westlake, La., near Lake Charles, the results of which confirm a $2.1-billion increase in costs from the company’s original estimate of $8.9 billion at the time of reaching final investment decision (FID) on the project in […]