September 2023

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge has ordered the Interior Department to expand next week’s scheduled sale of of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases by millions of acres, rejecting a scaled-back plan announced last month by the Biden administration as part of an effort to protect an endangered whale species. As originally …

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U.S. natural gas futures climbed about 2% on Friday on forecasts for warmer-than-normal weather in early October that will likely force power generators to burn more gas to keep air conditioners humming. Prices were also up with exports to Mexico on track to hit a record high in September and as the amount of gas …

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ABOUT PBIOS There is no oil and natural gas producing region in the world more dynamic than the Permian Basin. The area has been a mainstay of U.S. production since the 1920s. Every time industry experts begin to think the region has finally played out, new technology comes along, and the basin comes roaring back, …

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(Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s plan to deploy 30,000 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind by 2030 is still possible, although not easy, the CEO of Orsted , the world’s largest offshore wind developer, said on Monday at the Climate Week NYC event in New York. The remarks by Orsted CEO Mads Nipper come as …

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Republican presidential contender Ron DeSantis pledged on Wednesday to slow America’s transition to electric vehicles, repeal regulations related to environmental, social and governance considerations and dramatically ramp up domestic fossil fuel production if he were elected. In a speech in Midland, Texas, a city in the heart of oil country, the Florida governor also said …

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China’s natural gas demand this year is expected to grow by 8% from 2022 to 396.4 billion cubic metres (bcm), an analyst from state-owned oil major CNOOC’s research division said at a conference on Thursday. Imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are expected to reach 70.79 million metric tons this year, up 10.9% from last …

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24WPC welcomed over 10,000 visitors, over 5,000 delegates and registrants from 111 countries CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 24th World Petroleum Congress (WPC) has come to a close after five days of engaging conversations centered on the theme “Energy Transition: The Path to Net Zero”. The Organising Committee for Canada (“OCAN”) is …

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Hand injuries are the #1 preventable industrial accident around the globe. If preventable, why are they so common? Attend this webinar to learn how to build the foundation for an effective safety program that can protect your workforce from hand injuries. In this presentation, industrial hand safety specialist Shane Nider will share what has been learned about …

WEBINAR: How to Reduce Hand Injuries in Oil & Gas – Wednesday, Oct 10 at 2pm ET – Sign Up Here Read More »

Analysis by Energy Workforce President Tim Tarpley On Sunday night, House Republicans released a draft CR funding bill that would prevent a partial government shutdown next month. In addition to the government funding, the package also included a number of border security measures sought by conservatives. These measures included language that would restrict asylum eligibility …

COMMENTARY: House Takes Steps to Avert Government Shutdown, but Senate Future Uncertain – Tim Tarpley Read More »

The Biden administration needs to toughen trade enforcement to guard against unfair competition from Chinese solar suppliers as module prices plummet to record lows, according to the chief of the biggest US panel maker. “If no one else wants to hold them accountable, I think the US needs to — for its own strategic rationale,” …

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