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United States Remains Net Exporter of Energy in August Despite Challenges
September 24, 2020
Despite disruptions from Hurricane Laura and uncertainty related to the pandemic, the United States remained a net energy exporter in August, according to the American Petroleum Institute (API). API’s August 2020 Monthly Statistical Report and Q3 2020 Industry Outlook said
API Releases Updated Safety Standards for Overfill Prevention Systems
September 24, 2020
The American Petroleum Institute (API) today released the fifth edition of the API 2350, a safety standard designed to help oil storage facilities operators implement overfill prevention systems (OPS). OPS’s ensure that oil and other products are transferred to storage
Senate Committee Holds Hearing to Consider FERC Nominees
September 24, 2020
The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a hearing to consider the nominations of Mark Christie and Allison Clements to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). “Decisions that FERC Commissioners make matter — not only to the energy
Canada to Create 1,200 Jobs by Supporting Dormant Oil and Gas Wells Clean-up
September 23, 2020
The Governments of Canada and British Columbia are working together to support Canadian energy workers during these difficult times by creating thousands of jobs that will have a lasting benefit on the environment as we continue to safely restart its
Poll Finds Gulf States Overwhelmingly Support Offshore Energy Exploration, Sensible Energy Solutions
September 23, 2020
An overwhelming majority of voters in Texas (62 percent), Louisiana (72 percent), Mississippi (73 percent) and Alabama (70 percent) support sensible offshore exploration and production in the Gulf of Mexico, a new poll from Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) reveals. Further,
Oil Prices Rise on Signs an Industrial Recovery is Underway
September 23, 2020
Oil rose after economic data from China to the U.S. sparked optimism that an industrial recovery is underway, offsetting a bleak assessment of demand by another top energy organization. Futures gained as much as 2 percent in New York, alongside
Crude Prices Again Are Above $40
September 22, 2020
Oil prices enjoyed four days of gains on the New York Mercantile Exchange, their best showing since May. West Texas Intermediate on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 14 cents Friday to close at $41.11, well above the $37.26 at
Ohio State University Receives Approval for $278 Million On-Campus Natural Gas Plant
September 22, 2020
The Ohio Power Siting Board approved the construction, operation and maintenance of a natural-gas power plant on West Campus Thursday. The $278-million plant will produce thermal energy and electricity for Ohio State’s main campus, according to the project application. The
EPA’s Rollback of Oil and Gas Methane Rules Paused by Court Amid Multiple Lawsuits
September 22, 2020
A federal court on Thursday paused a rescission by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Obama-era regulations to curb methane emissions from the oil and gas industry. Swift legal action against the sweeping rule change had been promised by
BLM Shelves Wyoming Oil and Gas Leasing Plans Over Sage Grouse
September 22, 2020
The Trump administration has shelved plans to offer nearly 350,000 acres for oil and gas leasing in Wyoming next week, according to documents seen by Reuters on Thursday, citing protections for a threatened Western bird. In notices posted on a
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