Excelerate Energy plans natural gas export vessel for Gulf Coast
The Woodlands-based Excelerate Energy says it is developing the nation’s first floating liquefaction facility, to locate in Port Lavaca. More »
Gasoline dips another 7 cents in Houston
The days of rising gasoline prices seem to be long gone.
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Experts deliver another round of Eagle Ford bullishness
The development of the Eagle Ford shale continues to prompt dazzling assessments and predictions from experts, who said at an energy symposium Wednesday that in four years, the oil-rich formation could become the nation’s second-most productive shale play. More »
House bill aims to curb Pentagon’s power to buy alternative fuels
The White House is threatening to veto a defense spending bill after complaining the measure would limit the military’s ability to power its planes, ships and tanks with alternative fuels. More »
Technology can unlock new fields, curb fears of peak oil
Technology advancements in oil and gas production will allow the industry to remain the world’s dominant energy supplier for decades and curb fears that fossil fuels are rapidly running out, a Chevron vice president said today. More »
Report casts doubt on E15 use in cars & trucks
Automakers and the oil industry released a report today that casts doubt on the safety of gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol and shows that at least some engines running the fuel suffered damage during recent testing. More »
Inhofe distances himself from aide’s comments about industry, Republicans
Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe distanced himself from comments by his top aide that referred to Republicans as partners with oil and natural gas lobbyists, according a story published on TheHill.com. More »
Study find ethanol helped lower gasoline prices by a $1
Mixing ethanol with gasoline helped reduce the cost of gasoline by more than a $1 in 2011, according to researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Iowa State University. More »
Houston ranks among the cities with highest utility bills
Houston is among the cities with the highest utility bills, according to a company that tracks costs.
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Obama challenges oil companies to drill existing leases
The White House on Tuesday pushed back against the oil and gas industry’s claims that the Obama administration is blocking domestic energy development, releasing a new analysis showing that 46 million acres of federal lands and waters leased for drilling are sitting idle. More »
Anadarko expands massive Mozambique discovery
Anadarko’s Golfinho exploration well hit more than 193 net feet of natural gas pay offshore Mozambique, the company announced Tuesday. More »
Crude oil prices hit Texas sweet spot
Crude oil prices might not seem picture perfect for consumers, but they’re just right for those in the energy industry.
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