Texas’ Eagle Ford Shale generates $25 billion in 2011
About Stuart Hampton
British editorial veteran Stuart Hampton has been covering oil and gas companies for Hoover's since the Neogene-Quaternary period. Well, actually, since the early 1990s. For the best overview of the oil industry and its history he recommends Daniel Yergin's The Prize. You can also follow Stuart on Twitter.
Norway’s “moon landing” — carbon capture and storage
Norway’s “moon landing” — carbon capture and storage. The Norwegian government, Statoil and others are banking on being able to bury carbon.
Murphy Oil and Chesapeake Energy have too much natural gas
Last week Murphy Oil announced that it will shut in 30 million cubic feet per day of natural gas production at its Tupper field in northern British Columbia. Chesapeake [...]
Delta Air Lines is serious — it will buy the Trainer refinery
Delta Air Lines is serious. It will buy Phillip 66′s Trainer refinery as a way to cut the costs of its aviation fuel supply.
Statoil to demonstrate floating offshore wind turbines in the US
Statoil to demonstrate floating offshore wind turbines in the US. Cheaper, stronger, and more flexible than fixed platforms.
While other states cash in, NY’s ban on fracking remains in place
While other states cash in on developing oil and gas shale formations, New York’s four-year ban on fracking remains in place
EPA issues air pollution rules for natural gas wells
EPA issues its first-ever air pollution rules for natural gas wells but gives drillers a grace period (until 2015) to fully comply
It’s not a total disaster — TOTAL S.A.’s North Sea gas leak
On March 25, 2012, natural gas began leaking from TOTAL S.A.’s Elgin drilling platform in the North Sea, prompting the immediate evacuation of all 238 personnel on board. After weeks of [...]
Phillips 66 unleashed — Conoco Phillips spins off its refining unit
Phillips 66 unleashed. To gain better financial returns, Conoco Phillips looks to spin off its refining and marketing operations as a stand-alone company.
Anadarko and environmentalists come together in Utah
Anadarko Petroleum and environmentalists come together on Utah project to protect wilderness area while allowing for gas field development
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