Logistics

December 11, 2018

Marcellus shale transload facility receives federal grant

BY Luke GeiverThe U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Hannibal, Ohio, a $20 million grant to improve a rail and pipeline energy transload facility that serves the Marcellus and Utica shale plays. READ MORE

December 04, 2018

The impact of Qatar’s exit from OPEC

BY Wood Mackenzie Qatar has announced it will withdraw from OPEC in January 2019, putting an end to its 57-year membership of the producer's cartel. Qatar, which said it intends to focus on its gas production will now look to LNG expansion. READ MORE

December 03, 2018

Jupiter makes move to connect Permian wells to the world

BY Luke GeiverJupiter CEO Tom Ramsey believes the Texas crude transport, storage and pipeline operator can soon connect the Permian wellhead to the world. Jupiter MLP is now collecting shipper interest in a Permian pipeline linked to three export terminals. READ MORE

November 28, 2018

With eye on discounted Bakken crude, Par Pacific buys refinery

BY Luke GeiverA Houston-based energy infrastructure company will pay nearly $340 million for a Washington refinery advantaged because of its connection to Bakken crude. READ MORE

November 28, 2018

Chesapeake, Pronghorn agree to shale sand contract in Wyoming

BY Luke GeiverFor Chesapeake, Pronghorn will provide sand management, logistics and wellsite services for the E&P’s Wyoming Powder River Basin operations. In 2019, Chesapeake believes its oil production in the PRB will double. READ MORE

November 28, 2018

Sourcewater bolsters Permian water supply database

BY Sourcewater Inc. Sourcewater Inc., a leading provider of oilfield water intelligence, has announced that it has acquired the data and technology of Digital H2O Inc. Digital H2O was a pioneer in the oilfield water data space. READ MORE

November 26, 2018

Port of Corpus Christi becoming shale oil hub of North America

BY Luke GeiverWith two- to three-million new barrels of oil per day expected at the Port of Corpus Christi next year, leadership at the burgeoning shale oil export hub said the appropriate infrastructure is on the way. READ MORE

November 15, 2018

Pioneer, Covia shift sand operations to West Texas

BY Luke GeiverPioneer Natural Resources continues to pivot out of the pressure pumping and frack sand business. The exploration and production company based out of Dallas announced plans to transition out of a sand operation. Covia will also change site locales. READ MORE

November 14, 2018

SPAC merging with shale workforce housing giant Target Lodging

BY Luke GeiverSpecial purpose acquisition companies (SPACS) are now looking beyond the exploration and production business and into the temporary housing service providers that serve E&P crews. READ MORE