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Private capital flowing to midstream

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

A growing amount of private energy-investment capital is flowing into U.S. oil and gas pipeline infrastructure, according to industry insiders. Recently, Meritage Midstream Services was formed with equity commitments from EnCap ... Read more..

Launch of Argus Sour Crude Index

Thursday, January 7th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

In late 2009, Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE), based in London, announced the introduction of two cash-settled futures contracts based on the Argus Sour Crude Index (ASCI) and cleared by ICE ... Read more..

Notes From Copenhagen

Friday, December 11th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Katherine Hamilton, president of GridWise Alliance is attending the climate change conference in Copenhagen this week, and sends her takeaways to this editor, as follows: Today began for me with a ... Read more..

Nanotech In Energy

Friday, October 9th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Nanotechnology breakthroughs will be essential in developing game-changing solutions to address world issues, such as energy shortages, environmental concerns and greater connectivity, said Alcoa Executive vice president and chief ... Read more..

Asia-Pacific M&A Will Increase

Thursday, October 8th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Cross-border M&A activity by Asia-Pacific corporations will increase during the next few years, notably in the energy and commodities sectors, according to a new report by Fitch Ratings' managing director ... Read more..

Putting Out Fire, With Gasoline

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

The following are comments by Paul Horsnell and his team at Barclays Capital Research. Because I couldn't say it any better myself, I have posted the comments in their entirety: Japan ... Read more..

WoodMac: Reduced Gas Demand, Oversupply Is New Reality

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Reduced gas demand and oversupply are leading to a strategic change for suppliers and a tougher long-term pricing outlook, according to Neil Thomas, head of gas research for Scottish consulting ... Read more..

Global Oil And Gas M&A Increased In 3Q 2009

Monday, October 5th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

PLS Inc.'s and Derrick Petroleum Services' October M&A report show an increase in U.S. and Canadian E&P deals. Global M&A activity for the third-quarter 2009 totaled nearly $21 billion in ... Read more..

ExxonMobil’s Tillerson Supports Carbon Tax

Friday, October 2nd, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Meeting the world’s growing energy needs while managing the risks of climate change will require the development of all viable sources of energy and policies that support business investment and ... Read more..

DUG EAST

Thursday, October 1st, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Due to overwhelming response, Hart Energy Publishing announces its inaugural Developing Unconventional Gas (DUG) East Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Monday, October 19, 2009, is relocating from Westin Hotel ... Read more..