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    New Plants

    3-D pipeline spatial data advances design, operation

    Aug. 1, 2016
    Testing of data provided by the Second Pipeline Construction Co. of China National Petroleum Corp. (PetroChina Pipeline) shows that using a 3D pipeline spatial-data model (PSDM...
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    Exploration & Development

    Early detection of custody-transfer gauge issues keys successful use

    Aug. 1, 2016
    Proper calibration can yield savings of 0.4% over the typical 25-year life of a large natural gas transfer metering system, equaling $120-330 million of extra revenue for the ...
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    Production Operations

    Examples illustrate sour-gas processing megaproject metrics

    Aug. 1, 2016
    Increased recovery of hydrocarbon resources containing high amounts of H2S has spurred ongoing development of projects to gather and process large volumes of extremely sour gas...

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    Refining

    Refiners tackle Tier 3 compliance at annual conference

    Aug. 1, 2016
    During the 2015 American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers Q&A and Technology Forum (Oct. 4-7, New Orleans), US domestic and international refiners dedicated time to discussing...
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    Companies

    Cost-cutting not enough to hit IOC growth target

    Aug. 1, 2016
    International oil companies (IOCs) responded to low oil prices by cutting spending and costs while seeking to deliver more production. Corporate filings show costs will have to...
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    Exploration & Development

    Seismic stimulation advances EOR technology

    Aug. 1, 2016
    Seismic stimulation can arrest oil production decline rates in mature fields. The method has proved effective on diatomite, sandstone, and carbonate reservoirs. It holds promise...
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    Companies

    Integrity management improves long-term profitability in aging assets

    Aug. 1, 2016
    As offshore production facilities near the end of their design-lives, operators often increase focus on maintaining asset integrity. Some mature fields could deliver additional...
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    Production Operations

    Norway remains active, UK seeks change

    Aug. 1, 2016
    Like most offshore regions, the North Sea is experiencing a temporary slowdown in exploration and development (E&D).
    Refining

    Tesoro, Par Pacific refineries agree to further reduce emissions

    Aug. 1, 2016
    Tesoro Corp. and Par Pacific Holdings Inc. have reached an agreement with US regulators under which the companies will spend a combined $425 million to settle past violations ...
    New Plants

    Aramco lets contracts for Fadhili gas project

    Aug. 1, 2016
    Saudi Aramco has let a series of new contracts for development of the Fadhili gas program in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia, north of Jubail.
    Drilling & Production

    TAEP: Tough times 'not over' for Texas oil, gas industry

    Aug. 1, 2016
    Crude oil prices in Texas averaged $45.19/bbl in June, marking the fourth straight monthly increase since the average monthly price fell to a low of $27.08/bbl in February.
    HSE

    The energy platforms-Conclusion: Three third parties

    Aug. 1, 2016
    Among the five US political parties on general-election ballots in 10 or more states this year, the Green Party has by far the longest platform on energy and the environment.
    New Plants

    SERVICES | SUPPLIERS

    Aug. 1, 2016
    AFGLOBALAFGlobal Corporation has announced that it has agreed to acquire Managed Pressure Operations (MPO), a subsidiary of MHWirth. As a vertically integrated supplier, this ...
    Production Operations

    Mature basins enter final phase

    Aug. 1, 2016
    The UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) is home to more than 4,000 wells drilled since the passing of the country's Continental Shelf Act in 1964. More than £50 billion has been invested...
    General Interest

    Angola seen facing oil-related instability

    Aug. 1, 2016
    Angola struggles with economic problems and the potential for political instability as a presidential election approaches, warns an analyst at Verisk Maplecroft, Bath, UK.
    Government

    Enbridge resolves federal charges stemming from 2010 pipeline leaks

    Aug. 1, 2016
    Enbridge Energy Partners LP agreed to pay $177 million to resolve federal charges stemming from 2010 leaks from crude oil pipelines in Illinois and Michigan, the US Department...
    Drilling & Production

    BHI: Behind big gains in Texas, US rig count jumps 15 units

    Aug. 1, 2016
    The US drilling rig count gained 15 units to 462 during the week ended July 22, representing its biggest increase since this week a year ago, according to Baker Hughes Inc. data...
    Pipelines

    PHMSA proposes crude-by-rail response, data-sharing procedures

    Aug. 1, 2016
    The US Pipeline & Hazardous Material Safety Administration proposed new oil spill response and information procedures for high-hazard flammable trains (HHFT) in coordination with...
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    Companies

    OGJ Newsletter

    Aug. 1, 2016
    International news for oil and gas professionals
    Pipelines & Transportation

    Trade link seen lifting Canadian oil revenue

    Aug. 1, 2016
    Access to waterborne trade would increase revenue to oil and gas producers of western Canada by billions of dollars per year, according to the Fraser Institute.
    Drilling & Production

    WoodMac: US Lower 48 producers record $150 billion in capex cuts during 2016-17

    Aug. 1, 2016
    The US Lower 48 has accounted for $150 billion of the $370 billion in global capital expenditure reductions by upstream firms during 2016-17, according to analysis from WoodMackenzie...
    LNG

    ExxonMobil to acquire InterOil in deal valued above $2.5 billion

    Aug. 1, 2016
    ExxonMobil Corp. has agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of InterOil Corp. for more than $2.5 billion. The deal is expected to close in September. Oil Search Ltd. in turn...
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    Refining

    US oil, gas producers post 1Q net loss on weak commodity prices

    Aug. 1, 2016
    A sample of 90 US-based oil and gas producers and refiners posted a combined net loss of $17.74 billion for this year's first quarter compared with a combined net loss of $7.05...