The US Senate may have confirmed David L. Bernhardt’s nomination to be US Interior secretary by a 56-41 vote on Apr. 11, but it looks as if congressional Democrats don’t plan to give him a friendly welcome, even though two in the Senate (Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Krysten Sinema of Arizona) cast aye […]
Bills could give US way to move against OPEC, speakers say
Legislation introduced in the 116th US Congress would give the federal government authority to prosecute members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries for violating US antitrust laws, speakers at an Apr. 10 Washington event generally agreed. But they were less certain about whether it would actually take place. Source: News
US Tenth District 1Q energy activity flat, outlook higher
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s first-quarter Energy Survey revealed that energy activity in the Tenth District was essentially flat, but the outlook for future activity rose moderately. Source: News
Alberta reacts
“Albertans need to look forward and begin to plan, in earnest, for a future where our oil and gas are not in demand,” wrote Joshua Buck, Alberta climate program manager for Environmental Defense, in the Jan. 17 Calgary Herald. Source: News
Summer gasoline outlook
As summer driving season fast approaches, US gasoline consumers will experience slightly lower prices at the pump than last summer. Source: News
Qatar Petroleum tenders for 60-100 new LNG carriers
Qatar Petroleum issued an invitation to tender for construction of the LNG carrier fleet for its North Field Expansion project. Source: News
US to end sanctions waivers for major Iranian oil importers
The White House confirmed on Monday morning that it will end all waivers from Iran sanctions when they expire on May 2. Source: News
FERC staff issues final EIS for Annova LNG Brownsville project
The proposed Annova LNG Brownsville natural gas liquefaction plant and export terminal along the Brownsville Ship Channel in Cameron County, Tex., would have adverse environmental impacts which mostly could be reduced to less-than-significant levels if recommended mitigation measures are implemented, FERC staff said on Apr. 19 in a final environmental impact statement. Source: News
COGCC issues interim guidelines as it develops new regulations
The Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission issued interim guidelines for operators on Apr. 19 as it began to develop new regulations to comply with new restrictions the state legislature adopted and Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed into law. Source: News
ExxonMobil signs 20-year LNG agreement with Zhejiang Energy
ExxonMobil and Zhejiang Provincial Energy Group entered into a sale and purchase agreement for liquefied natural gas. Source: News