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Meridian Energy Group Receives Construction Permit for Davis Refinery

Meridian Energy Group Receives Construction Permit for Davis Refinery

From Globe News Wire

Meridian Energy Group, Inc., the leading developer of innovative and environmentally-compliant oil refining facilities, announced today that the North Dakota Department of Health (“NDDoH”) – Air Quality Division has issued the Permit to Construct (“PTC”) for …

June 13, 2018 - 3:08 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News
Source: XOM

Phillips 66 to Expand Sweeny Hub Fractionation Capacity by 300,000BPD

From Business Wire

Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX), a diversified energy manufacturing and logistics company, today announced it is proceeding with an expansion of the company’s Sweeny Hub. This project includes the construction of two 150,000 barrel-per-day (BPD) natural gas liquids …

First Commercial, Truckless Produced Water Hub in Texas: Completed

First Commercial, Truckless Produced Water Hub in Texas: Completed

From PR News Wire

H2O Midstream recently completed construction of the first commercial, “truck-free”, produced water storage and disposal hub in the state of Texas. The Railroad Commission of Texas issued H2O Midstream the commercial permit for one million barrels …

June 13, 2018 - 6:16 am Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News, Midstream
Exxon Looks to Dive Into Energy Trading

Exxon Looks to Dive Into Energy Trading

From Reuters

Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) is pushing deeper into energy trading, building a global cadre of experienced traders and beefing up risk-management systems to lift profit, according to executive recruiters and people familiar with the business.

The development is …

June 12, 2018 - 8:16 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News, Finance
AT&T Wins Court Approval to Buy Time Warner for $85 Billion

AT&T Wins Court Approval to Buy Time Warner for $85 Billion

From Reuters

AT&T Inc won approval from a U.S. court on Tuesday to buy Time Warner Inc for $85 billion, dealing a blow to U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration which tried to block the deal and likely setting off a …

Precision Announces $75 Million in Senior Note Redemptions

Precision Announces $75 Million in Senior Note Redemptions

From Globe NewsWire

Precision Drilling Corporation (“Precision”) (TSX:PD) (NYSE:PDS) announced today that it expects to complete on June 15, 2018 a partial redemption of US$50 million principal amount of its 6.50% senior notes due 2021.  In addition, Precision has made …

June 12, 2018 - 4:48 pm Canada, Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News, Finance
Aramco Expands and Signs Downstream Deals

Aramco Expands and Signs Downstream Deals

From Reuters

Saudi Aramco plans to boost investments in refining and petrochemicals to secure new markets for its crude, and sees growth in chemicals as central to its downstream strategy to lessen the risk of a slowdown in oil demand.…

Northern Oil and Gas Reduces $20 Million of Debt

Northern Oil and Gas Reduces $20 Million of Debt

From Business Wire

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. (NYSE American: NOG) today announced that it has entered into two independent, separately negotiated exchange agreements with institutional holders (the “Investors”) of its 8% senior unsecured notes due 2020 (the “Notes”). Together …

June 12, 2018 - 2:56 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News, Finance
Spare Capacity Buffer Could Disappear with End of Cuts

Spare Capacity Buffer Could Disappear with End of Cuts

From Reuters

The oil industry will face the biggest squeeze on its spare production capacity in more than three decades if OPEC and its allies agree next week to hike crude output, leaving the world more at risk of a …

EU to Implement Counter-Measures Against U.S. Tariffs

EU to Implement Counter-Measures Against U.S. Tariffs

From Reuters

Europe will implement counter-measures against U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum just like Canada, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Sunday, voicing regret about President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to withdraw support for a G7 communique.

Trump’s announcement …

June 11, 2018 - 11:41 am Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News
Hot Commodity in the Shale Boom: Truckers

Hot Commodity in the Shale Boom: Truckers

From The Wall Street Journal

Santiago Rivera earns around six figures hauling water in America’s hottest oil field. He was at a truck stop in Midland, Texas, last month when a man in a gray polo shirt walked up and …

June 8, 2018 - 12:46 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News
Citigroup Economist Sees Oil Forcing an Inflation Surprise

Citigroup Economist Sees Oil Forcing an Inflation Surprise

From Bloomberg 

Bank says central banks may ignore acceleration

Economist says markets underestimating size of surprise

The recent surge in the price of oil is set to propel global inflation faster than historically and by more than investors are anticipating, …

June 8, 2018 - 12:45 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Commodity Pricing, Energy News
Brent Gains Pegged to Venezuela Export Cuts, OPEC Production Levels

Brent Gains Pegged to Venezuela Export Cuts, OPEC Production Levels

From Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Global benchmark Brent crude surged nearly $2 a barrel on Thursday, lifted by concern about a steep drop in exports from Venezuela and worries OPEC may not raise production at its meeting this month.…

June 8, 2018 - 12:33 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Commodity Pricing, Energy News, OPEC
Oil Prices Diverge as Venezuelan Output Approaches Crisis Mode

Oil Prices Diverge as Venezuelan Output Approaches Crisis Mode

From The Wall Street Journal

The price of Brent crude rose Wednesday after output from OPEC member Venezuela came into renewed doubt, enhancing worries over global supply.

Brent crude, the global benchmark, rose 0.3% to $75.62 a barrel on London’s …

June 8, 2018 - 12:16 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News, International, OPEC
Source: Cheniere

New Contract Framework Expected To Spur Oil-like Trading Model for LNG

From Reuters

LONDON (Reuters) – A new umbrella contract meant to streamline trading of liquefied natural gas (LNG), bogged down in red tape and wrangling over terms, could boost liquidity, draw in new entrants and speed up the market’s transition …

June 8, 2018 - 7:32 am Closing Bell Story‎, Commodity Pricing, Energy News, LNG
U.S. House Examines Exporting NatGas from Piceance Basin to Pacific Northwest

U.S. House Examines Exporting NatGas from Piceance Basin to Pacific Northwest

Jordan Cove – Pacific Connector would take Mancos shale gas to Oregon for export to Asia

Rep. Tipton asks administration for speedy consideration of pipeline application

From Daily Energy Insider

The House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing last week …

Championing Coal and Nuclear Likely to Take Market Share from NatGas

Championing Coal and Nuclear Likely to Take Market Share from NatGas

Gas-powered generation companies unhappy about administration’s coal and nuclear power bailout plans

From US News

President Trump’s most recent move, an announcement last week that his administration will once again try to prop up ailing coal and nuclear plants, drew …

June 7, 2018 - 6:44 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News
CFO of Abraxas Resigns

CFO of Abraxas Resigns

From Business NewsWire

Abraxas Petroleum Corporation (“Abraxas” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AXAS) today announced Geoffrey R. King, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Abraxas, submitted his resignation on June 4, 2018 to pursue another opportunity in the financial sector.…

Tourmaline Oil Corp. Announces Election of Directors and Quarterly Dividend

Tourmaline Oil Corp. Announces Election of Directors and Quarterly Dividend

From Canada NewsWire

Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TSX: TOU) (“Tourmaline” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the nominees listed in its information circular dated April 20, 2018 were elected as directors of Tourmaline at its annual and special meeting …

Statoil Map of Brazil Operations

Equinor, Exxon Grab Choice Offshore Stakes in Brazil

From Reuters

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Norway’s Equinor ASA and other oil majors bet big on pre-salt blocks in Brazil on Thursday, grabbing stakes in some of the world’s most alluring offshore geology despite renewed concerns about political meddling …

TGS Announces Seventh Onshore Seismic Project for 2018

TGS Announces Seventh Onshore Seismic Project for 2018

From Globe NewsWire

TGS announces its seventh onshore seismic project for 2018, Dawson Phase II 3D seismic survey in Canada.

The Dawson Phase II 3D multi-client seismic survey is located in the province of British Columbia, Canada, east of TGS’ …

June 7, 2018 - 3:34 pm Canada, Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News
Chaparral Energy Appoints a Director

Chaparral Energy Appoints a Director

From Globe NewsWire

Chaparral Energy, Inc. (OTCQB:CHPE) today announced that it has expanded its board of directors from seven to eight members and has appointed David Geenberg as a new independent member of the board, effectively immediately. Chaparral’s board, with …

Freightliner Debuts Two Electrics

Freightliner Debuts Two Electrics

Daimler, Freightliner see ‘next generation of environmentally friendly propulsion systems’ as the industry’s future

From CCJ

Freightliner Trucks on Wednesday tossed its hat into the electric heavy truck ring, debuting two fully electric commercial trucks during the Daimler Trucks Capital …

June 7, 2018 - 5:49 am Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News, Transportation
Devon Adds Former President/CEO of GE Energy to Board

Devon Adds Former President/CEO of GE Energy to Board

From Business NewsWire

Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE: DVN) announced today that shareholders have elected John Krenicki Jr. to the board of directors. The board previously nominated Krenicki, and shareholders approved his selection at the company’s annual meeting today, during which …

June 6, 2018 - 3:03 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News
Wealth Management: Bank of Singapore Reaches AUM Target Two Years Early

Wealth Management: Bank of Singapore Reaches AUM Target Two Years Early

Bank crosses its 2020 target of US$100 billion in assets under management; plans to invest S$200m in technology and keep a lid on costs

CEO says banks will learn how to adapt to the use of artificial intelligence, but what

June 6, 2018 - 1:50 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News, Finance
Oil Falls on U.S. Crude Build; Global Supply Rises

Oil Falls on U.S. Crude Build; Global Supply Rises

From Reuters

Oil prices fell on Wednesday on worries that global supply is climbing after U.S. inventories rose unexpectedly and Saudi Arabia and other big producers signaled that they may increase output.

U.S. crude inventories rose 2.1 million barrels in …

June 6, 2018 - 1:40 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News
Energy Transfer Partners Announces Pricing of $3.0 Billion of Senior Notes

Energy Transfer Partners Announces Pricing of $3.0 Billion of Senior Notes

From Business NewsWire

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. (NYSE: ETP) today announced the pricing of its $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.20% senior notes due 2023, $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.95% senior notes due 2028, $500 million aggregate …

June 6, 2018 - 12:56 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News, Finance
Northern Oil and Gas Appoints New Board Member

Northern Oil and Gas Appoints New Board Member

From Business NewsWire

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. (NYSE American: NOG) today announced that Roy “Ernie” Easley, Senior Vice President – Exploration and Development of CH4 Energy, has been appointed to Northern’s board of directors.

“The entire board joins me …

June 6, 2018 - 12:41 pm Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News
Shell Reports “Starship” Fuel Efficiency after California-to-Florida Test Run on I-10

Shell Reports “Starship” Fuel Efficiency after California-to-Florida Test Run on I-10

From CCJ

Shell Lubricants and Airflow Truck Company announced the results of the Starship Initiative demonstration run, a six-day, 2,410-mile trip along Interstate 10 from San Diego to Jacksonville, Fla.

While the Starship’s fuel economy averaged 8.94 mpg, it achieved …

June 6, 2018 - 11:21 am Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News, Transportation
Saudi ACWA Power to Open 2 Sections of Giant Solar Plant in Moroccan Ouarzazate

Saudi ACWA Power to Open 2 Sections of Giant Solar Plant in Moroccan Ouarzazate

From Asharq Al-Awsat Newspaper

Casablanca – Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power Group is putting the finishing touches on the second and fourth stations of the giant Noor Ouarzazate Solar Power Complex before they are officially run in the coming days.

When …

June 6, 2018 - 6:55 am Closing Bell Story‎, Energy News