Canada launches EIS for Kitimat Clean refinery project

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) has concluded a public comment period on guidelines for its preparation of a federal environmental impact statement (EIS) for Kitimat Clean Ltd.’s long-planned Kitimat Clean Refinery Project (KCRP), a proposed refinery project to be built about 13 km north of Kitimat, BC. Source: News


Reger terminated as Northern Oil & Gas CEO

Michael L. Reger has been terminated as chief executive officer of Northern Oil & Gas Inc., Wayzata, Minn., amid a US Securities and Exchange Commission investigation of his activities outside of NOG. He also has ceased being a member of NOG’s board. Source: News


Rockhopper, Beach finalize sale of E&P assets in Egypt

UK-based Rockhopper Exploration PLC has reported the completion of its acquisition of Beach Petroleum (Egypt) Pty. Ltd., the Egyptian subsidiary of Beach Energy Ltd., Adelaide. Source: News


NPD: July oil production highest level in 5 years

The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate reported that Norway’s oil production in July reached its highest level in 5 years because many fields were “producing above prognosis.” Source: News