Oil and Gas News

German shipping faces curbs over drought-driven low water levels

Berlin (dpa) - The domestic German shipping industry is facing restrictions because of low water levels as a result of…

7 years ago

Cactus Flats Wind Facility in Texas is operational

ATLANTA,  -- Southern Power, a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider and subsidiary of Southern Company, has officially announced that the…

7 years ago

“We don’t set the price of oil; the market does.” – Total CEO

Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer at Total, a global integrated energy producer and provider, a…

7 years ago

AFDB President visits Bank-funded Morocco-Spain power interconnection project

Nestled on the steep slopes of the northernmost part of Morocco facing Spain, is the Melloussa interconnection station, which provides…

7 years ago

SoCalGas: New Study Advises Policymakers to Consider Renewable Natural Gas for Low-Carbon Buildings Strategy

Replacing 16 percent of natural gas with renewable gas could achieve similar GHG reductions as electrifying 100 percent of California's…

7 years ago

DOE and SoCalGas funds power-to-gas research project worth $800,000

DOE and SoCalGas Fund Project That Uses Microbes to Convert Carbon Dioxide to Renewable Natural Gas Lawrence Livermore National Labs…

7 years ago

Morocco making giant strides in electrification

Morocco has emerged as a pioneer in renewable energy in Africa, revolutionizing its energy sector, to achieve nearly hundred percent…

7 years ago

BRICS Leaders Calls for Full Implementation of Paris Agreement and 2030 Agenda

Story Highlights: Leaders from Brazil, the Russian Federation, India, China and South Africa published a statement from their tenth Summit…

7 years ago

Investors Increase Climate Action, MDBs Support Energy Efficiency and Green Transport Initiatives

31 July 2018: During the month of July, several multilateral development banks (MDBs) advanced their climate finance targets with various…

7 years ago

German economy minister to make two-day trip to Turkey in October

Istanbul (dpa) - German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier is to pay a visit to Turkey in October, keeping diplomatic relations…

7 years ago

TransCanada Announces Agreement to Sell its Share of Cartier Wind Energy

CALGARY, Alberta,  — TransCanada Corporation has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its 62 per cent…

7 years ago

IOC Commends Nigerian Government, NNPC on improved security

The Federal Government and the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) have been commended for the improved security…

7 years ago

Notore Oil dreams big over Free Zone developer status

The Free Zone developer’s status granted to Notore Chemical Industries Plc will enable the oil and gas petrochemical industry to…

7 years ago

SDG&E to install over 300 EV charging stations at schools, parks and beaches

SAN DIEGO,  -- Some of the most frequented community facilities and destinations in the San Diego region, such as schools, parks,…

7 years ago

SoCalGas Presents $500,000 Check for New Energy-Saving, Ultra-Efficient Cogeneration Engines

LOS ANGELES, -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has presented sustainable greenhouse grower, SunSelect Produce, Inc., with a $500,000 check to…

7 years ago

Baleària to upgrade five of its ‘ferries’ to run on LNG

Baleària goes one step further to have an increasingly eco-efficient fleet. In this line, the shipping company plans to remotelize…

7 years ago

Transocean Announces One-Year Contract Extension for Henry Goodrich

STEINHAUSEN, Switzerland, -- Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) has officially announced that the harsh environment semi-submersible Henry Goodrich was awarded a…

7 years ago

Ulstein signs ship building contract with Bernhard Schulte

Ulstein Verft has signed a ship building contract with the Germany-based Bernhard Schulte for a service operation vessel (SOVs) of…

7 years ago

Maersk Line nominated for Company of the Year, Container Operator of the Year at Lloyd’s List Asia Awards 2018

Maersk Line has been nominated for Company of the Year, Container Operator of the Year and Lloyd’s List Intelligence Data…

7 years ago

Pioneer Announces Sale of West Panhandle Assets for $201 Million

DALLAS---- Pioneer Natural Resources Company (NYSE:PXD) (“Pioneer” or “the Company”) has officially announced that it has signed a purchase and…

7 years ago

Fuji Oil Uses Honeywell UOP Technology to Increase Production of Aromatics

DES PLAINES, Ill., -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) has officially announced that Fuji Oil Co., Ltd. has begun using Honeywell UOP's…

7 years ago

Burns & McDonnell receives $40 Million contract for fuel tank improvements at Naval Base Kitsap

KANSAS CITY,  -- The Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Northwest awarded Burns & McDonnell a $40 million indefinite delivery indefinite quantity…

7 years ago

Tri Global Energy Wind Project Construction Reaches Record High

DALLAS,  -- The most recent industry report from the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) shows Dallas-based Tri Global Energy heading…

7 years ago

Caterpillar Raises Profit Outlook Despite Higher Material Costs

Caterpillar Inc. has posted second-quarter revenue and earnings that beat analysts’ estimates. The Company also raised its full-year profit forecast…

7 years ago

Positive IMF Global Growth Forecasts Propel Oil Prices Upwards

Oil prices rose last week, after several significant political and economic developments around the world, including Saudi Arabia's suspension of…

7 years ago

Magellan to expand Western Leg of Texas Refined Petroleum Products Pipeline System

TULSA, Okla.,  -- Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P.  has officially announced that an additional expansion of the western leg of its…

7 years ago

Brattle Economists: Regional Power Market Mechanisms Are A Better Path To Meeting Clean-Energy Policies

BOSTON, -- A new discussion paper released by Brattle economists addresses how regional wholesale power markets can help meet state…

7 years ago

Romania’s government pushes state energy companies to finance rising expenditures

The two largest companies held by the Romanian state will pay RON2bn (€430mn, 0.2% of the year's GDP) in dividends…

7 years ago

Petrofac introduces partner in Mexico

Petrofac Limited ("Petrofac" or "the Company") announces that it has today signed an agreement to sell 49% of the Company's…

7 years ago

German solar output surges ahead

An especially sunny summer season is helping solar power plants in Germany to achieve strong figures. Berlin (dpa) - Amid…

7 years ago