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General Interest 2002 P
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09/20/2002 -- ConocoPhillips's Dunham named to NIAC
Archie W. Dunham, chairman of ConocoPhillips, has been named to the National Infrastructure Advisory Council. Established by President George W. Bush in 2001. -
09/20/2002 -- Market watch: Energy futures prices trend slightly higher on OPEC decision
Energy futures prices generally rose slightly higher Thursday, following the decision by ministers of OPEC to retain their current production quotas through the last quarter of this year. -
09/20/2002 -- IEA sees oil stocks trending lower
Amid sluggish demand growth, poor refining margins, decreased compliance with output quotas by members of OPEC, and the risk of a double-dip recession, the price of oil has hovered around $30/bbl. -
09/20/2002 -- OPEC shrugs at status quo amid uncertainty
OPEC pretty much just shrugged at the status quo despite the looming threat of war and uncertainty over demand in the weeks to come. -
09/19/2002 -- Canada's Kyoto debate to hit full throttle this year
A national debate on whether Canada should ratify the Kyoto Protocol on climate change will likely reach a clutch point later this year. -
09/19/2002 -- Market watch: OPEC holds production quota as oil markets rally
Energy futures prices rallied Wednesday on bullish reports of reduced US oil inventories and correct market assumptions that OPEC would retain current production quotas at its ministerial meeting. -
09/19/2002 -- Natural gas producers predict stronger, but still moderate market for winter
Natural gas producers Thursday predicted that a strengthening economy, increased demand, and declining production will put upward pressure on the gas market this winter. -
09/19/2002 -- Berry Petroleum names new drilling manager
Jack J. Cook has been hired as drilling manger for Berry Petroleum Co. effective Sept. 1. In his new position, Cook will supervise all US drilling and workover operations. -
09/18/2002 -- Market watch: Oil futures prices fall as added 'war premium' deflates
Oil futures prices declined Tuesday, as traders bled off more of the market's built-in "war premium" after Iraq sent a letter to the UN saying it is willing to discuss readmiting UN weapons inspectors. -
09/18/2002 -- OIG names president for its US oil and gas unit
Paul A. Doyle has been named vice-president of privately held Offshore International Group Inc. and president of the firm's US oil and gas unit Fairways Offshore Exploration Inc., Houston. -
09/18/2002 -- Syntroleum names new president, COO; makes other key appointments
Jack Holmes Jr. has joined Tulsa-based Syntroleum Corp. as its new president and chief operating officer effective Oct. 1. -
09/18/2002 -- EC energy security proposals meet skepticism
There is little enthusiasm within Europe for two new proposed directives advanced by the European Commission that aim to apply coordinated measures to bolster the security of European Union members' oil and gas supplies. -
09/18/2002 -- Environmentalists slam clean fuel liability plan in pending energy bill
As the US Congress resumes energy bill negotiations this week, environmental and public interest groups called on lawmakers to reject a pending Senate provision designed to exempt fuel ethanol from federal and state product liability lawsuits. -
09/18/2002 -- Analysts say OPEC quota increase is advisable but not vital
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries should increase its production quota—but not its actual output—by 500,000-1 million b/d, said financial analysts. -
09/17/2002 -- Kerr-McGee completes sale of Ecuadorean assets for $88 million
Kerr-McGee Corp., through its subsidiaries Kerr-McGee Ecuador Energy Corp. and KM Global Ltd., has completed the sale of all Ecuadorean assets to Perenco Ecuador Ltd. -
09/17/2002 -- Market watch: Iraqi 'progress' softens energy future prices
Energy futures prices slipped Monday near the end of trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange with rumors of progress in negotiations between Iraq and United Nations officials. -
09/17/2002 -- Canadian companies lead M&A activity in first half of 2002
Canadian energy companies led their US counterparts in mergers and acquisitions in that country during the first half of this year, with the second highest activity level in the last 5 years. -
09/17/2002 -- TIPRO, Texas Railroad Commission differ on bonding requirements
Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners is pushing the Texas Railroad Commission to allow independent exploration and production companies the 3-year phase-in designated by state legislators. -
09/16/2002 -- Nisource taps Miller for COO spot
Samuel W. Miller has been named executive vice-president and chief operating officer of Nisource Inc., Merrillville, Ind. effective Sept. 1. -
09/16/2002 -- Algeria's Sonatrach acquires first European foothold
Algerian state oil company Sonatrach is taking its first foothold in Europe through a three-pronged agreement with Spain's Cepsa in which France's TotalFinaElf SA has a 44% stake.
