Archives for 2017
U.S. oil output could near 1970 record next year, EIA says
The Energy Department believes another burst of shale drilling could push U.S. oil production close to an all-time record by the end of next year. The return of drilling rigs and roustabouts to U.S. shale...
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Drillinginfo joins MineralSoft to expands into mineral rights management
Oil and gas data analytics company Drillinginfo is partnering with software platform designer MineralSoft and expanding into the mineral rights management sector. The joint venture will allow Drillinginfo and MineralSoft, both based in Austin, to...
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Oil falls for first time in 6 days amid ample U.S. stockpiles
Crude declined, ending its longest winning streak this year amid speculation the U.S. glut will linger. Futures fell in New York after rising 5.7 percent over five sessions. Inventories probably fell by 1.75 million barrels...
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Pipeline built to survive extremes can’t bear slow oil flow
Here at the top of the world, January brought a glimpse of the anxious future facing Alaska’s once-mighty oil pipeline. The 800-mile Trans Alaska Pipeline System was built for extreme conditions. But as the state’s...
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Fast growth of sand mining is ‘real deal’ after oil bust
KOSSE – As drilling has recovered in recent months, particularly in West Texas’ Permian Basin, the sand mining industry has exploded. It is producing more than ever to meet the demand of an oil and gas...
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