Russia’s PJSC Gazprom Neft, St. Petersburg, has let a contract to NIPIgazpererabotka (Nipigaz) to serve as general contractor for a Euro+ combined refining unit (CRU) to be built as part of the ongoing modernization and upgrade of its 12.15 million-tonne/year Moscow refinery (OGJ Online, Oct. 30, 2015; Dec. 3, 2014; July 19, 2013; May 7, […]
Sasol updates progress on Louisiana petrochemical complex project
Costs have risen and startup schedules have been extended for Sasol Ltd.’s integrated ethane cracker and downstream derivatives complex under construction in Westlake, La., near Lake Charles (OGJ Online, July 15, 2013). Source: News
Watching Government: Climate change and free speech
Environmental activists who allege ExxonMobil Corp. tried to suppress climate research for decades came under pressure themselves from Republicans on the US House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. Source: News
TAEP: Depressed drilling, job activity to continue in Texas for near term
A recent increase in crude oil prices to roughly twice their February level has provided some optimism for the Texas upstream industry, but economist Karr Ingham warns the residual suffering will continue. Source: News
Center’s director responds to NAS report on improving offshore safety
The Center for Offshore Safety (COS) already has implemented several programs recommended in a report that the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine issued on May 25, and has made important new technology and practices available to member and nonmember companies, its director said. Source: News
Methane emissions curbs costlier than earlier estimates, study says
The cost to reduce methane emissions from natural gas systems is nearly five times greater than previous estimates suggest, according to a study commissioned by ONE Future, a coalition of six US gas industry firms. Source: News
Producing nations face big reform tasks amid low prices, speakers say
Lower crude oil prices make it essential for Venezuela, Nigeria, and other producing countries to institute major reforms, two speakers agreed on June 2. Source: News
NGLs in energy policy
When waterborne exports of ethane began this year from the US East Coast, the tankers and terminals built to accommodate them betokened a broader trend that should steer energy-policy urges away from current headings. Source: News
Wastewater disposal questioned
Numerous headlines appeared in recent weeks about oil and gas wastewater disposal wells, which are the subject of ongoing scrutiny about whether they contribute to increased seismic activity and possible water contamination in producing states. Source: News
Climate leadership will chill Ontario’s energy consumers
Ontarians might get a few more years than many had feared of affordable warmth. Source: News