Archive for the ‘Oil & Gas Journal’ Category
The US Environmental Protection Agency issued new guidance on states’ certification authority under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. The guidance provides recommendations to clarify and streamline the certification process and to promote greater inv…
US Transportation Sec. Elaine L. Chao submitted a legislative proposal to Congress on June 3 that would reauthorize safety programs at the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) from fiscal 2020 through 2023. It also would st…
The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) unanimously approved construction of a second dock and associated storage that would add LNG and other energy products to the proposed Gibbstown Logistics Center in southern New Jersey. The commission’s June 1…
A regulatory prod
June 17th, 2019 by Latest News
Oil and gas producers facing resistance in many places should appreciate a government that not only supports what they do but wants them to work faster.
Million-dollar elm
June 17th, 2019 by Latest News
When thinking about multimillion-dollar merger and acquisition activities taking place in modern times, many probably picture oil company executives sitting around a large desk in a stately board room in an expensive high-rise building that overlooks t…
Aker BP granted North Sea drilling permit
June 17th, 2019 by Latest News
Aker BP has been granted a drilling permit by the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate for well 25/2-20 in production license 442 in the North Sea.
MARKET: Brent for August tops $62/bbl
June 17th, 2019 by Latest News
Brent oil prices rose moderately on the London market June 14 with the August contract closing slightly above $62/bbl while light, sweet crude prices in New York held fairly flat, again settling above $52/bbl.
OGJ Newsletter
June 17th, 2019 by Latest News
International news for oil and gas professionals
Baker Hughes: US rig count down 6 units to 969
June 14th, 2019 by Latest News
The US drilling rig count fell 6 units, reaching 969 rigs working for the week ended June 14, according to Baker Hughes data. The count is down 90 units from the 1,059 rigs working this time a year ago.
Russia’s Kharyaga field starts gas sales
June 14th, 2019 by Latest News
Zarubezhneft and production-sharing partners have started sales of associated sour gas at Kharyaga oil field in the Nenets Autonomous Region of northwestern Russia.