BLM issues proposed revisions to greater sage grouse management plans

The US Bureau of Land Management cited nearly 3 years of experience and considerable feedback from states and other stakeholders as it formally proposed revisions to six plans covering management of greater sage grouse habitat in seven Western US states in the May 4 Federal Register.   Source: News


GSPM acquires Thunderbird Midstream assets in Oklahoma STACK

Continuing its buildout of infrastructure in the STACK play of northwestern Oklahoma, Great Salt Plains Midstream Holdings LLC (GSPM) closed on its acquisition of Thunderbird Midstream LLC. Both companies are based in Oklahoma City. Source: News


EPP, ETP combine to revive Old Ocean pipeline to move Permian supply

Through the formation of a 50-50 joint venture, Enterprise Products Partners LP and Energy Transfer Partners LP plan to bring the Old Ocean natural gas pipeline back into service in this year’s second quarter to meet demand for takeaway capacity from the Delaware Basin and Midland area.  Source: News


Baker Hughes: US rig count climbs 11 units to 1,032

The US drilling rig count gained 11 units to reach 1,032 during the week ended May 4, data from Baker Hughes indicate. The report shows an overall increase of 154 units from year-ago levels.   Source: News