Sources say US Gulf producer LLOG Exploration is interested in selling at a $3 billion valuation.
People familiar with the matter have said that LLOG Exploration Offshore has been exploring the possibility of a sale. This could value one the largest privately owned oil and gas producers on the U.S. Gulf Coast at more than 3 billion dollars, including debt.
ONEOK reports higher third-quarter profits as acquisitions payoff
ONEOK, the U.S. oil and gas pipeline operator, reported a higher profit in the third quarter on Tuesday. This was due to the robust volumes in Rocky Mountain Region as well as the effect of a number of acquisitions. ONEOK…
US Natural Gas Hits High Amidst Cooler Outlook
U.S. natural gas futures hit a two-week high on Tuesday, underpinned by sharply colder 1–2 week forecasts that are lifting heating demand expectations, a month-to-date dip in output and strong LNG feedgas demand.Front-month…
Sources claim that Colonial Pipeline will cut jobs.
According to two sources with knowledge of the situation and a statement from the company, The Colonial Pipeline Company informed its employees that it plans to reduce some positions this week. In response to questions about job cuts…
EIA: U.S. propane stocks well-stocked for winter heating season
U.S. Energy Information Administration reported on Tuesday that the U.S. has a good supply of propane for the winter. The EIA reported that the U.S. inventory of propane for the week ending September 26 was 103,000,000 barrels.
Slim's Grupo Carso signs $2 billion deal for Ixachi oil wells with Mexico's Pemex
Grupo Carso, controlled by Carlos Slim's family, announced on Monday that it had reached an agreement with the state oil company Pemex for the drilling of 32 onshore deep wells in the eastern part of Mexico. The deal is worth up to $1.99billion.
US Halves Chevron Exports of Venezuelan Oil
U.S. oil major Chevron is only able to export about half the crude its joint ventures produce in Venezuela with the latest rules laid out by Washington, three sources close to the matter said.The Treasury Department in late…
JERA in Talks to Buy $1.7b of US Natural Gas Assets
Japan's top power generator JERA is in advanced talks to buy natural gas production assets in the U.S. for around $1.7 billion, people familiar with the matter said, the latest example of the Asian nation investing in America's…
Canada and BC approve Ksi Lisims Liquefied natural gas project on Pacific Coast
The federal government of Canada and the province British Columbia have approved Ksi LNG, a project to build a liquefied gas export terminal on Canada's northwest Pacific Coast. The Canadian government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Mark Carney…
GASTECH-Japan’s JERA looks at Alaska and Qatari Liquefied Natural Gas to meet demand and diversify supply
JERA, Japan's largest power generator, is increasing its interest in U.S. LNG, especially from Alaska. It is also in talks with QatarEnergy about securing faster and more efficient routes for supply to Japan. JERA, the company's Chief Low-Carbon Fuel Officer…
EQT Corp. signs 20-year LNG contract with Commonwealth LNG Louisiana facility
The companies announced on Monday that the U.S. energy company EQT Corp would purchase 1 million tonnes of liquefied gas per year (mtpa), from Commonwealth LNG’s planned export facility on the Gulf Coast, near Cameron, Louisiana.
WhiteWater, Partners Move Ahead with Eiger Express Pipeline Construction
WhiteWater and its partners have reached a final investment decision (FID) to move ahead with the construction of the Eiger Express Pipeline, the infrastructure firm said on Monday.Driven by a boom in U.S. liquefied natural…
EIA: US crude inventories drop as exports increase
NEW YORK - U.S. crude stockpiles declined last week, as exports increased, and gasoline and distillate stocks also decreased, according to the Energy Information Administration on Wednesday. The EIA reported that crude inventories dropped by 3 million barrels…
Pipeline operator ONEOK greenlights new Delaware Basin gas plant
Midstream company ONEOK announced on Tuesday that it had made a final decision to invest in a new natural-gas processing plant in Delaware Basin. This will expand its footprint in America's top shale gas field, as gas volumes continue to surge.
Enbridge Sees Demand for More Pipeline Capacity from Canada to US Gulf
Canadian pipeline operator Enbridge said on Friday its recent commercial process to gauge oil shippers' interest in an expansion of its Flanagan South pipeline was oversubscribed, indicating strong demand for additional oil transport capacity from Canada to the U.S.
US crude, gasoline stockpiles fall, distillates build, EIA says
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported on Wednesday that crude oil and gasoline stocks in the United States fell last week. This was due to stronger demand and increased exports. Meanwhile, distillate inventories rose.
US Natural Gas Prices Rise to Two-Week High Amidst Hot Weather
U.S. natural gas futures edged up about 1% to a two-week high on Wednesday as hot weather boosts the amount of gas power generators must burn to keep air conditioners humming and on near-record flows of gas to LNG export…
US Gulf Coast Fuel Oil Imports Drops As Heavier Crude Is Preferred
Fuel oil imports into the refinery hub on the U.S. Gulf Coast hit a record low in June as tighter global supplies prompted refiners to run more heavy, sour crude.When refineries run a heavier, sourer crude slate, they produce more heavy residue…
US LNG Exports Fall in June Amidst Maintenance
U.S. liquefied natural gas exports fell to their second lowest monthly level for the year in June, as maintenance work at some of the country's largest export facilities hurt output, according to preliminary data from financial firm LSEG.The United States…
Canada exports first LNG cargo from Pacific Coast
A spokesperson for Shell-led LNG Canada confirmed on Monday that Canada's first LNG export cargo was shipped from its Pacific Coast to Asia. The cargo was loaded on the tanker Gaslog Glasgow at LNG Canada's Kitimat site, British Columbia.