Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Marcellus and Utica Outpacing Regional Infrastructure as Production Estimates Continue to Rise

Acute need:  6 new pipeline projects under construction + 19 awaiting approval could add 3.5 Bcf/d capacity in 2015 The United States natural gas boom, spearheaded by the expanded development of the Marcellus Shale, has boosted the country to become the world’s top natural gas producer. Reports from the EIA show production from the Marcellus has increased, on average, by

With Sanctions Relaxed and Iraq in Turmoil, India Looks Toward Iran for More Crude Oil

India has extended approval by six months, beginning June 28, for two Iranian ship underwriters to provide insurance for container, tanker and bulk vessels calling at Indian ports, the Wall Street Journal reported yesterday. The decision to relax sanctions against Iran by the West has enabled tankers to transport oil and petroleum products from Iran. The extension will let India,