Articles by Joe Fisher

Producers, Market Can Pass Higher LNG Stress Test, EIA Says

Exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) will raise prices for domestic natural gas, but U.S. producers can keep up with the additional demand and keep the gas market balanced, according to an updated analysis released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Wednesday. In short, LNG exports are a win for the U.S. economy, EIA said again.

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Geismar Plant Restart Coming Up, Williams Partners Says

Williams Partners LP's repaired and expanded Geismar Olefins plant in Louisiana is expected to begin manufacturing ethylene for sale in November. Read More

Western Gas Partners Buying Nuevo Midstream for $1.5B

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.-formed master limited partnership Western Gas Partners LP is buying Delaware Basin gas gatherer and processor Nuevo Midstream LLC for $1.5 billion. It’s the largest acquisition made by the partnership to date, according to management. Read More

B&V Survey Finds NatGas and Power Increasingly Linked

The thirst for natural gas among power generators is predicted to see "material" increases by 2020, according to a survey of energy industry participants... Read More

Texas Adopts Quake-Minded Injection Well Rules

The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) on Tuesday adopted rule changes that are intended to more closely regulate drilling waste disposal wells in areas of the state where there has been or could be heightened seismic activity. Read More

BHP Plans to Sell Its Fayetteville Shale Assets

Australia-based BHP Billiton Ltd. is putting its Fayetteville Shale assets on the sales block, leaving a multi-year misadventure in Arkansas behind it as the company's petroleum business focuses on higher-value U.S. liquids production. Read More

Carrizo Buys More Eagle Ford; South Texas Play Drove 3Q Gains

Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc. has grown its Eagle Ford Shale position by 6,820 net acres to more than 81,000 and added 93 net wells to its drilling inventory of more than 915 net locations in the play through a $243 million cash deal with Eagle Ford Minerals LLC, the Houston-based company said Monday. Read More

Oneok Partners Buying Permian Basin-Focused NGL Pipelines

Oneok Partners LP is buying Texas natural gas liquids pipelines and related assets from affiliates of Chevron Corp. for $800 million. Read More

Williams Revises MLP Combo Deal With Richer Terms

Williams on Sunday increased the incentives to investors in Williams Partners LP and Access Midstream Partners LP for the merger of the two master limited partnerships, both of which are controlled by Williams. Read More

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