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$150B-Plus of Upstream Projects Face Wipeout on Low Oil Prices, Says Analyst

Final investment decisions for $150 billion worth of projects, including in Canada, Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico... Read More

E&P Execs More Focused on Capital Discipline, Less on M&A, Says Survey

An increased focus on capital returns, uncertainty over global commodity prices and rising geopolitical risks have dampened enthusiasm among exploration and production (E&P) executives worldwide, a survey has found. Read More

TransCanada Seeks Speedy Verdict on Pipeline Plan

TransCanada Corp. has set out to obtain a speedy verdict on plans to overhaul and enlarge its pipeline network by brushing aside objections from natural gas distribution companies in Ontario, Quebec and the northeastern United States. Read More

North America’s E&P Tech Capturing Most Global Investments

Exploration and production (E&P) technologies have attracted $7 billion in funding since 2003, with North American ventures accounting for the most investments... Read More

Challenges Mounting as Demand for Appalachian Infrastructure Increases, Panelists Say

A group of panelists on Tuesday from Appalachian midstream companies said state and federal regulations combined with soaring costs and challenging construction are making it increasingly difficult to get pipelines built to serve producers and end-users in the region within a reasonable amount of time. Read More

Methane Mitigation Businesses Boosting U.S. Jobs Prospects

Surging U.S. natural gas supplies not only are increasing employment in the energy patch, but the boom has opened the door to prospects in the methane mitigation business, according to the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). Read More

EQT, NextEra Receive 1.5 Bcf/d in Commitments for Marcellus/Utica Pipeline

EQT Corp. and NextEra Energy Inc. unit NextEra US Gas Assets LLC on Tuesday launched a binding open season for their Mountain Valley Pipeline project after receiving more than 1.5 Bcf/d of firm capacity commitments during a nonbinding open season that ended in July. Read More

Land Management Overlooked in Oil, Gas Production Rush, Report Says

Oil and natural gas exploration and production (E&P) companies are not maximizing the value of their growing land organization as they rush into the shale production boom, a study by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) has concluded. Read More

UK Accepting Bids for Onshore Licenses, Tightens Drilling in Sensitive Areas

The United Kingdom (UK) advanced plans to develop its shale basins on Monday after launching a new round of bidding for onshore oil and natural gas exploration licenses, as it tightened rules for drilling in sensitive areas, including around its World Heritage Sites and national parks. Read More

Producers Sway Top 20 in Fortune Global 500

The latest Fortune Global 500 for 2014 again is weighted to oil and natural gas producers, with China strengthening from a year ago. Read More