Robertson named Endeavor Energy Resources COO

Lance Robertson has joined Endeavor Energy Resources LP, Midland, as chief operating officer and senior vice-president of development.  Source: News


GOP senators introduce bill to reform onshore energy policies

Five Republican US senators introduced legislation aimed at reforming federal onshore oil and gas policies by giving states authority to manage permitting and regulatory responsibilities on federal land within their borders. Source: News


Pipeline opponents suggest reforms to FERC’s project review process

A coalition of natural gas pipeline opponents suggested eight reforms to the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s project review process in response to FERC Chairman Kevin McIntyre’s December 2017 announcement that the process will be reexamined as part of an overall fresh look at the commission’s operations. Source: News


Group repeats threat against Nigerian oil

A militant group whose attacks slashed Nigerian oil production in 2016 has repeated a threat it made last November to renew and expand the violence. On its web site, the group, Niger Delta Avengers, said deepwater production equipment would be targeted. Source: News