US groups express concerns about China plans to impose LNG tariffs

Officials from three leading US groups that support increased exports of US LNG separately addressed concerns on Aug. 3 over the Chinese Ministry of Commerce’s announcement that tariffs ranging 5-25% will be imposed on US LNG. Source: News

EPA to revisit background ozone question

The US Environmental Protection Agency has decided to complete new background ozone formation limits on schedule in 2020 while revisiting questions about naturally occurring emissions threatening areas’ attainments and triggering penalties under the 2015 requirements. The National Association of Manufacturers was the strongest critic among US business organizations of the agency’s Aug. 2 decision. […]

Whiting makes bolt-on acquisition in Williston basin

In late July, Whiting Petroleum Corp., Denver, completed a $130-million acquisition of Williston basin properties, the company said as part of its second quarter operating and financial report. Source: News

Targa, partners to develop Whistler Pipeline project

Targa Resources, NextEra Energy Pipeline Holdings, WhiteWater Midstream, and MPLX plan to jointly develop the Whistler Pipeline project to provide an outlet for natural gas production from the Permian basin to markets along the Texas Gulf Coast. Source: News

Baker Hughes: US rig count down 4 units to 1,044

The US drilling rig count reached 1,044 units working for the week ended Aug. 3, down 4 rigs from a week ago, according to Baker Hughes data. The count is up 90 units from this time a year ago when the count stood at 954. Source: News