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E&P
E&P Executive Q&A: New API Upstream VP Talks Today’s Challenging Energy Sector
Lem Smith, who was named as vice president of upstream policy for API in May, discusses the oil and gas association’s role amid the current energy climate.
FERC Commissioner McNamee to Step Down
Departure could leave the commission with only three of its five seats filled.
Lobbying for Russian Pipeline Spikes in Washington
Lobbyists have disclosed little information about their activities.
Poland Fines Gazprom $57 Million over Nord Stream 2
Anti-monopoly agency says the Russian gas company has not cooperated.
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Exploration & Production
Trump Administration Revamps Federal Royalty Rules for Oil, Gas, Coal
The move comes as the November presidential election looms and the Trump administration aims to complete several more deregulatory actions on the spring Unifed Agenda, a list of its policy priorities.
August 7, 2020
Investment
Problems Plagued US Carbon Capture Project Before Shutdown
The plant was designed to capture 33% of the carbon emissions from one of four units at the W.A. Parish coal plant, and pipe it 81 miles to the West Ranch oil field in Jackson County, Texas, where it would push more oil to the surface.
August 7, 2020
Exploration & Production
Egypt, Greece Sign Agreement on Exclusive Economic Zone
In Greece, diplomats said the deal effectively nullified an accord between Turkey and the internationally recognized government of Libya.
August 7, 2020
Investment
Winston & Strawn Launches ESG Advisory Group
The global law firm of Winston & Strawn on Aug. 6 announced the launch of a new environmental, social, and governance (ESG) advisory team, co-chaired by Houston-based partners Mike Blankenship and Eric Johnson
August 7, 2020
Crude Oil
Saudi Arabia Cuts September Crude Prices to Asia
Saudi Arabia's state oil producer Aramco has cut the official selling prices for its crude to Asia and Europe, while leaving them unchanged for the U.S., a document obtained by Reuters showed.
August 6, 2020
Exploration & Production
Texas Takes Steps to Reduce Flaring in Oil Sector
Changes would include reducing the amount of time an operator may get an administrative exception to flare natural gas.
August 6, 2020
Business
E&P Executive Q&A: New API Upstream VP Talks Today’s Challenging Energy Sector
Lem Smith, who was named as vice president of upstream policy for API in May, discusses the oil and gas association’s role amid the current energy climate.
August 6, 2020
Policy & Regulations
FERC Commissioner McNamee to Step Down
Departure could leave the commission with only three of its five seats filled.
August 5, 2020
Infrastructure
US Court Allows DAPL to Stay Open, But Permit Status Unclear
However, U.S. regulatory officials may still have to issue another environmental assessment for DAPL before deciding if the 570,000-bbl/d oil pipeline can continue to operate.
August 5, 2020
Legislation
Trump Signs Law to Fund Overdue Maintenance of Public Lands Using Offshore Royalties
Trump on Aug. 4 signed into law a rare bipartisan bill that will use royalties from offshore oil and gas drilling operations to fund long-overdue maintenance of public lands, national parks and Native American schools.
August 5, 2020