Archive for May, 2015
Texas oil and gas statistics – March/April 2015
Texas oil and gas sector adjusting to significantly lower oil prices The Texas oil and gas industry continues to post strong production numbers even though the rig count is down and fewer permits are being issued. The Texas average rig count as of May 22, was 372, representing about 44 percent of all active land […]
Renewable energy provides 9.8% of American consumption in 2014
13% of American renewable energy used by transportation Renewable energy is on the rise in the United States, thanks in large part to investments in wind and solar, and growing consumption of biofuels, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Renewable energy accounted for 9.8% of total domestic energy consumption in 2014. This marks the […]
Arctic drilling can be responsible, safe – API
API argues for alternative to relief well when undertaking Arctic drilling Arctic drilling for oil and natural gas can be done safely and responsibly, and will strengthen America’s economy and national security, the American Petroleum Institute said in comments to proposed regulations for operations offshore Alaska. “Producing more energy here at home creates new job opportunities and makes […]
Nova Scotia bans fracking, allows LNG exports of American fracked gas
US Dept. of Energy approved exports of fracked gas to Nova Scotia, National Energy Board import approval pending Nova Scotia recently passed legislation banning fracking, but is quite happy to approve an $8 million LNG export terminal that will use American fracked natural gas. Pieridae Energy (USA) Ltd. announced Tuesday that the US Department of […]
China coal production falls as country seeks carbon emissions cut, clean air
China coal production down six per cent China coal production fell by 6 per cent in the first four months of this year as the economy slows and the government pushes to reduce carbon emissions. The National Development and Reform Commission said Tuesday that Chinese imports of coal also fell, plummeting 38 per cent. China […]
Divestment movement a big joke in both America, Canada
Comedian Scott Vrooman’s promotion of divestment movement amusing bit of schtick, nothing more The divestment movement in Canada and the United States is getting a bit of attention these days. Fortunately, universities, energy investors, and the general public aren’t taking it seriously. Take for example writer and comedian Scott Vrooman. This bright young man has appeared on the […]
Exxon shareholders vote on climate and fracking measures
Exxon CEO says no need for climate change expert on board Shareholders are considering whether Exxon Mobil should put a climate-change expert on its board. That is one of several environmental and company-governance resolutions on the agenda at the oil giant’s annual meeting Wednesday in Dallas. CEO Rex Tillerson gave a stay-the-course outlook for the […]
Clean Power Plan increases use of natural gas for power – study
Clean Power Plan results in more natural gas to generate American electricity A new study says the proposed Clean Power Plan rule from the Environmental Protection Agency will see natural gas overtake coal by 2040, with a significant rise in renewable energy, too. A recently released analysis from the US Energy Information Administration shows that the main compliance strategy to lower […]
North American climate change, energy working group established
North American climate change group to focus on clean energies, carbon capture Canada, the United States and Mexico have established a ministerial-level working group on North American climate change and energy issues. Greg Rickford, Canada’s minister of natural resources, reached the deal, along with U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz and Pedro Joaquin-Coldwell, Mexico’s energy secretary, […]
Permian Basin rail hub for frac sand, oil proposed for Big Spring, TX
Partners will build facilities in Permian Basin, DJ Basin A new energy rail hub to transport frac sand and crude oil will be built in the Permian Basin near Big Spring, TX. The partners behind the project expect it to be operational early in 2016. Hi-Crush Partners LP and ARB Midstream, LLC say the companies have agreed to […]
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