Natural gas gets transportation traction in Pennsylvania
October 12, 2011
We have all have witnessed the extraordinary development of shale-derived natural gas in the U.S., and in particular on the East Coast where the Marcellus field stretches from Pennsylvania up to the Canadian border. Our national shale gas resources are now estimated at over 100 trillion standard cubic feet. It’s a real game changer for the energy market.
The Startup That's Working On a Real Petrochemical Game-Changer
October 5, 2011
Ethylene Production Technology | www.technologyreview.com
A startup called Siluria has developed catalysts that can convert methane (natural gas) directly and selectively to ethylene. The technology is said to be a vast improvement over the existing MTO (methane to olefins) technology, which is expensive and not very selective. If economically viable, this technology would have a significant impact on both the ethylene industry and stranded gas.
Pipelines, Not Wind or Solar, Will Ensure Greater Energy Independence
October 4, 2011
Rather than investments by the Department of Energy in wind and solar, it’s private projects such as pipelines that will make America more energy independent.
The current transportation fuel dilemma
August 31, 2011
The private sector has the answers if they’re allowed to act.
August 31, 2011
The Rosneft deal is a big win for the oil giant.
New Wave of Ethylene Crackers -- This Won’t Happen
July 7, 2011
POLL FINDINGS: Industry forecasts wave of new North America crackers by 2020 | www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com
Hydrocarbon Processing conducted a poll with results finding that 77% of respondents think four or more new ethylene crackers will be built by 2020. An amazing 31% think eight or more will be built. This won’t happen!
Demand Destruction of Butadiene
June 29, 2011
Asia tyre makers may opt to switch to NR on spiking BR prices | www.icis.com
The reduction in SBR in tire formulations probably represents real demand destruction for butadiene as the minimization has been in place for years. The reduction in butyl rubber could represent further real demand destruction for butadiene. However, this is still flexible, depending on prices. It is not easy to add supply of natural rubber as you have to wait for a tree to grow. Therefore, the give/take of butyl rubber versus natural rubber may go on for some time.
June 17, 2011
ExxonMobil more than doubles Marcellus holdings | www.ogj.com
According to O&GJ Exxon acquired Phillips Resources Inc. and TWP, thus doubling their Marcellus shale position.
US Gas Resources can Revive The Economy
June 17, 2011
AGA principles urge responsible US gas resource development | www.ogj.com
AGA (American Gas Association) recommends responsible development of all US gas resources, in particular safe exploration, transportation and delivery of affordable NG to all customers.
June 17, 2011
Linc Energy to develop Alaska Umiat oil field | www.ogj.com
O&GJ reported today that Linc Energy Ltd, Brisbane Australia got a controlling interest in the Umiat oil field in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Umiat indicates a reserve of 1 billion bbl of original oil.
Shale gas abundance provides new options for energy companies
February 13, 2012
Chesapeake Energy bites the natural gas bullet
January 25, 2012
Flurry of newbuild drilling rig deliveries in 2012 may dampen rig rates
January 20, 2012
Talisman joins the ranks of cautious E&P companies
January 12, 2012
Early signs of caution begin to cloud frontier exploration and production
January 4, 2012