- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 4, 2020
US Steel plans for on-going tubular consolidation
The US tubular market is likely nearing bottom, but whether it will rise from that bottom in the medium-term remains an open question, Kallanish learns from US Steel.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- July 9, 2020
European Commission launches new hydrogen strategy
The European Commission (EC) set out on Wednesday its strategic roadmap for the development of hydrogen projects in order to realise decarbonization targets, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- June 8, 2020
Companies launch ‘green steel’ project in Norway
Celsa Nordic, the Norwegian unit of Spanish steelmaking group Celsa, has signed an agreement with power utility company Statkraft and Mo Industrial Park to develop the use of hydrogen in industrial manufacturing for steel processing.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- June 2, 2020
Hybrit fossil free steelmaking moves forward
SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall said on Monday that their Hybrit project is moving forward to start construction in 2023, Kallanish Energy learns.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- May 11, 2020
US energy tube woes may outlast Covid-19
Even with the majority of U.S. states set to ease Covid-19 restrictions over the next week or so, the energy tube market remains moribund.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- April 22, 2020
US energy tubular players react to oil trough
The historic oil dip witnessed this week will likely have few near-term consequences for steel tubulars, market players tell Kallanish. Long-term, however, the industry is likely to undergo a series of sweeping and structural changes.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- April 9, 2020
Texas oil producers asked to scale back further
The U.S.’s Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis on Monday asked the Texas Railroad Commission to scale back its oil production for the good of the domestic industry, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- March 13, 2020
Turkish welded pipe producers struggle to maintain prices
Although most Turkish welded pipe producers have maintained prices, some are seen to have reduced them in order to gain market share amid limited demand.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- March 10, 2020
US line pipe prices fall again in February
U.S. line pipe prices again declined in February, Kallanish Energy learns from analyst Pipe Logix. Average U.S. line pipe prices fell by -1.1% month-on-month in February to $1,521/short ton.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- March 5, 2020
Jazeera eyes new sizes, markets, foresees economic rebound
Gulf Cooperation Council economies should rebound in 2020-2021 following a weak spell in 2019, with around 2% annual growth forecast in each of the six nations, according to Al Jazeera Steel.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- March 4, 2020
Sandvik bags major stainless umbilicals order for Brazil
Swedish special materials producer Sandvik tells Kallanish Steel, sister publication of Kallanish Energy, that it has won a major order for tube for a Brazilian offshore application.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- March 2, 2020
Midcoast inks anchor shipper pacts for CJ Express expansion
Midcoast Energy’s East Texas operating subsidiary has made a positive final investment decision and entered into definitive, long-term anchor shipper agreements in support of its CJ Express expansion project.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 28, 2020
Equitrans, EQM agree to merge
Midstreamers Equitrans Midstream (ETRN) and EQM Midstream Partners LP said Thursday they’ve agreed to a share-for-unit merger, in which each outstanding public common unit of EQM would be exchanged for 2.44 shares of ETRN common stock.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 26, 2020
Centennial sells disposal wells, infrastructure for $225M
Colorado-based independent producer Centennial Resource Development Inc. is selling its saltwater disposal wells and associated produced water infrastructure in Reeves County, Texas, to WaterBridge Holdings LLC for $225 million, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 25, 2020
Supreme Court begins hearing ACP arguments
The U.S. Supreme Court Monday began hearing arguments that will determine the fate of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP), the $8 billion natural gas line that would flow Marcellus Shale Play gas from West Virginia through Virginia and North Carolina.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 24, 2020
Phillips 66 Partners acquires 50% interest in Liberty line
Midstreamer Phillips 66 Partners LP (PSXP) said Friday it’s acquiring from its sponsor, Phillips 66, its 50% interest in the $1.6 billion Liberty Pipeline project for roughly $75 million, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 21, 2020
North Dakota regulators approve DAPL expansion
The North Dakota Public Service Commission this week voted 3-0 to approve the proposed expansion of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), which involves building a pump station in Emmons County to help push up to twice as much crude oil through the line daily.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 14, 2020
Enbridge buying Rio Bravo line from NextDecade
NextDecade Corp. and Enbridge announced Thursday Enbridge will acquire Rio Bravo Pipeline Company LLC from NextDecade for no more than $25 million, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 11, 2020
Hannibal Industries expands tube production
U.S. tube and rack supplier Hannibal Industries has announced a product expansion in the company’s tubing division, Kallanish, sister publication of Kallanish Energy, finds.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 10, 2020
ARB announces new connection to DJ Basin system
ARB Midstream’s DJ South Gathering LLC unit last week announced another expansion of its crude oil gathering and transportation system in the DJ Basin in northeastern Colorado, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- February 3, 2020
Energy Transfer announces open season for Mariner West
Energy Transfer LP said last Friday its Sunoco Pipeline L.P. unit launched a binding open season for ethane transportation service on its Mariner West pipeline, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 29, 2020
BCE-Mach III acquiring Alta Mesa, Kingfisher
The partnership BCE-Mach III LLC is acquiring substantially all of the upstream oil and gas assets of Alta Mesa Holdings (AMH) and its subsidiaries, and the midstream assets of Kingfisher Midstream for $320 million, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 28, 2020
Southcross Energy’s restructuring plan OKed, Chapter 11 ending
Natural gas midstreamer Southcross Energy Partners LP said Monday the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has confirmed the company’s Plan of Reorganization, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 27, 2020
Oil patch bankruptcies soar in 2019: Haynes and Boone
If you thought 2019 seemed much like 2016 in terms of tough times in the oil patch, leading to bankruptcy filings, you’re dead on.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 24, 2020
Virginia AG files Supreme Court brief opposing ACP
Virginia attorney general Mark Herring this week filed a brief in the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) natural gas line case at the U.S.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- January 6, 2020
Tenaris closes $1.1B buy of pipemaking rival
Luxembourg-based steel pipe maker Tenaris said last week it’s closed the $1.07 billion acquisition of IPSCO Tubulars from Russian steelmaker TMK, becoming the largest steel pipe maker in North America, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 13, 2019
Basalt acquires gas transmission business
A fund managed by infrastructure investment fund Basalt Infrastructure Partners II GP Ltd. has acquired Third Coast Midstream’s natural gas transmission business, rebranding the assets Black Bear Transmission.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 13, 2019
ONEOK’s Elk Creek line flowing NGL
Midstreamer ONEOK this week announced its Elk Creek Pipeline is now flowing natural gas liquids 900 miles, from the Williston Basin to ONEOK’s Mid-Continent NGL facilities in Bushton, Kansas, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 12, 2019
Ironwood Midstream closes South Texas buy
Ironwood Midstream Energy Partners II announced it’s closed on the acquisition of midstream assets located in South Texas from Twin Eagle Gardendale Pipeline LLC, a unit of Twin Eagle Holdings N.A.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- December 10, 2019
O&G down, but certainly not out
It’s not hard to miss the signs: * The onshore Lower 48 U.S. states working-rig count has dropped more than 26% since the first week of 2019.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 29, 2019
Fire rages at Texas chemical plant day after explosions
Officials in East Texas said Thursday they didn’t know when roughly 50,000 people evacuated from their homes following two explosions at a chemical plant would be able to return, as an onsite fire continued to burn.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 29, 2019
Steel players in energy face challenging 2020
The new year will likely be challenging for steel players in the energy sector, market sources tell Kallanish, sister publication of Kallanish Energy.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 28, 2019
NA, Asia to contribute 55% of new trunk line length
North America and Asia are projected to dominate global oil and gas new-build pipeline length additions, according to data and analytics company GlobalData.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 25, 2019
Moler appointed Tallgrass Energy’s new CEO
Midstreamer Tallgrass Energy said Monday the board of its general partner has appointed William R. (Bill) Moler as CEO, effective immediately, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 24, 2019
Brookline, MA banning O&G pipes in new builds
Taking a cue from what’s happening in California, residents of Brookline, Massachusetts, last week voted to ban the installation of oil and gas pipes in new buildings, as well as in extensive renovations of existing buildings — the first such prohibition in Massachusetts.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 19, 2019
US energy tube pricing remains rudderless
U.S. energy tubular pricing remains in a rut despite skelp prices creeping upwards, Kallanish, sister publication of Kallanish Energy, learns from market sources.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 19, 2019
Jordan Cove terminal would have ‘significant’ impacts: report
The proposed Jordan Cove liquefied natural gas export facility and its 230-mile feeder pipeline in Southern Oregon would cause adverse and significant impacts if built, according to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 18, 2019
Noble drops-down midstream assets for $1.6B
Independent producer Noble Energy said Friday after concluding its midstream review, it will retain and increase its ownership in Noble Midstream Partners (NBLX), Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 14, 2019
Porges to step down from Equitrans board
Equitrans Midstream said late Wednesday former EQT chief executive David L. Porges will step down from the natural gas midstreamer’s board, effective Dec.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 7, 2019
Cause of Philly refinery fire causes concern over other facilities
Safety experts and activists are asking numerous questions concerning the fire which devastated the U.S. East Coast’s largest and oldest refinery, Kallanish Energy understands.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- November 5, 2019
Weak market anchors US energy tube pricing
US energy tubular pricing remains pressured on nearly all fronts, with the sole exception of rising hot-rolled prices, Kallanish learns. Several market sources predict that the US rig count will eventually fall below 800 and hover for the majority of 2020.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 29, 2019
EPD’s oil pipeline system expansions to add 900,000 Bpd
Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) said Monday it expects its Midland-to-ECHO 3 and 4 Permian crude pipeline system expansions each will add roughly 450,000 barrels per day of additional capacity, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 24, 2019
Natural gas usage climbs as distributors replace lines
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania — Natural gas usage for one local distribution company operating in Pennsylvania and Maryland said Wednesday has increased 17% in the last two years, primarily in the commercial and industrial sectors.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 14, 2019
India investing over $60B in gas supply, infrastructure
India is investing over $60 billion in natural gas supply and distribution infrastructure as it seeks to more than double the share of natural gas in its energy base, to 15% by 2030, oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan said Sunday.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 14, 2019
Cuomo orders National Grid to provide hookups
The Cuomo administration in New York State has ordered National Grid to provide natural gas hookups to over 1,100 previously denied Brooklyn-based customers, numerous media reported.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 11, 2019
Chevron CEO touts Texas growth
Chevron’s chief executive on Wednesday touted the company’s Texas growth, from the Permian Basin to Houston refining and chemicals. Speaking at the Greater Houston Partnership’s annual “State of Energy” luncheon, Mike Wirth also urged the energy industry to take the lead on emissions reductions to help combat climate change, the Houston Chronicle reported.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- October 8, 2019
Tallgrass announces open season for Pony Express expansion
Midstreamer Tallgrass Energy, through its affiliate Tallgrass Pony Express Pipeline LLC, Monday announced a binding open season soliciting shipper commitments for crude oil transportation on the Pony Express system from origin points in Wyoming to the McPherson refinery in McPherson, Kansas.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 26, 2019
PA county calls Mariner East pipeline a ‘nuisance’
The Chester County, Pennsylvania, prosecutor, increasing pressure on Sunoco’s Mariner East Pipeline, said this week his office plans to sue the $5.1 billion project as a public nuisance, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 25, 2019
Candor’s SCOOP-to-North-Texas gathering system online
Independent midstreamer Candor Midstream announced Tuesday its SCOOP-to-North-Texas rich gas gathering pipeline system now is online, Kallanish Energy reports. Candor purchased the system in January 2019, then made multiple upgrades to the pipeline system.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 23, 2019
Iran responsible for ‘attack against the world’: Saudi official
Iran’s recent warnings to Saudi Arabia are “ridiculous” and “laughable,” Saudi minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir told CNBC Friday, amid investigations by the kingdom tying Iran to a major attack on its oil facilities.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 20, 2019
Enterprise to expand, extend Acadian system
Enterprise Products Partners Thursday announced plans to expand and extend its Acadian natural gas system to deliver gas from the Haynesville Shale to the liquefied natural gas market in South Louisiana, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 18, 2019
LM Energy completes 1st phase of Touchdown gathering system
LM Energy Holdings, the former Longhorn Midstream Holdings LLC, said Phase I of its Touchdown Crude Oil Gathering System in the northern Delaware Basin is complete, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 17, 2019
US consumers will see ‘sticker shock’ at gas pump: analyst
U.S. gasoline prices will increase roughly 20 cents per gallon because of the recent attacks in Saudi Arabia, oil analyst Andy Lipow predicted Monday, on CNBC.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- September 9, 2019
US OCTG prices hold, buyers question staying power
US oil country tubular goods pricing remains locked, though a quiet inventory build-up may soon push prices downward, Kallanish hears from market sources.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 30, 2019
Saddlehorn Pipeline expanding following increased commitments
Saddlehorn Pipeline Company LLC on Thursday announced an expansion of the Saddlehorn Pipeline by 100,000 barrels per day, to 290,000 Bpd, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 29, 2019
Plains gives up on pipeline steel surcharge
U.S. pipeline operator Plains All American has abandoned a plan to institute a surcharge to offset Section 232 steel tariffs for its new Cactus II Pipeline, following objections by ConocoPhillips and Encana, according to regulatory documents secured by Kallanish, sister publication of Kallanish Energy.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 28, 2019
Tallgrass acknowledges buyout proposal from Blackstone
Tallgrass Energy (Tge) LP late Tuesday evening said its general partner’s board has received a non-binding offer from Blackstone Infrastructure Partners to acquire all outstanding Class A shares in Tallgrass not already owned, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 28, 2019
Mexico reaches deal with pipeline operators on contracts
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador Tuesday announced a deal ending a standoff with four natural gas pipeline operators over contract prices, allowing them to avoid international arbitration, Kallanish Energy reports.- Joe Barone, Shale Directories
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- August 27, 2019