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  • Volume 105, Issue 10

    • Volume 105, Issue 10

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    Companies

    SPECIAL REPORT: US diesel use rising in ultralow-sulfur era

    March 12, 2007
    While US demand for ultralow-sulfur diesel (ULSD) is expected to escalate, no industry or government organization has solid data on how much of the fuel will be available or needed...
    Government

    Senate energy leaders voice concerns in budget requests

    March 12, 2007
    US Senate energy leaders have formally raised questions about oil and natural gas-related aspects of President George W. Bush administration’s proposed fiscal 2008 budgets for...
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    Drilling & Production

    Great Wall drilling swiftly in Thailand

    March 12, 2007
    Chinese crews in Thailand drilled about 375,500 ft with an individual land rig in 2006.
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    Refining

    Method estimates K values quickly

    March 12, 2007
    A new method to estimate equilibrium phase distribution ratios (K values) improves on the shortcomings of older methods.
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    Companies

    Smart pump boosts oil flow from less-productive wells

    March 12, 2007
    A new pumping system installed on several wells in Canada allows production from wells previously classified as unproductive, as well as on new wells.

    More content from Volume 105, Issue 10

    Companies

    Delta sizes up northern Paradox discoveries

    March 12, 2007
    Delta Petroleum Corp., Denver, is sizing up gas-condensate and oil discoveries in the northernmost Paradox basin in Grand County, Utah.
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    Print Ad Index

    March 12, 2007
    Baker Hughes Inc.Baker Petrolitewww.bakerhughes.comBTwww.bt.com/networkedConference Connectionwww.connection.orgDamaliniwww.damalini.seGreater Houston CVBwww.VisitHoustonTexas...
    Pipelines & Transportation

    Energy extremism

    March 12, 2007
    Energy extremism has tricked its way into the mainstream.
    Companies

    Area Drilling

    March 12, 2007
    ColombiaConsulting engineers estimated proved and probable reserves at 694,000 bbl of oil in Centauro Sur field, Emerald Energy PLC’s third oil discovery on the 503 sq km Campo...
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    Production Operations

    GLOBAL OFFSHORE OIL-2: Growth expected in global offshore crude oil supply

    March 12, 2007
    This is the second of two parts on the outlook for global offshore oil discoveries, production, and reserves.
    Exploration & Development

    Equipment/Software/Literature

    March 12, 2007
    Partnership to provide computing servicesCyrusOne, Houston, and Appro International Inc., Milpitas, Calif., have formed a partnership to provide secure, reliable, high performance...
    Government

    Late? Feel good; you might be saving energy

    March 12, 2007
    If you’re late for an appointment Mar. 12, blame Congress, but feel good about yourself.
    Petrochemicals

    Profit-taking ends 7-day rally

    March 12, 2007
    Energy prices slipped in profit-taking Mar. 2, ending a 7-day rally of consecutive gains on the New York market that had not been matched “since last year early in the summer,...
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    Pipelines & Transportation

    Methods help remove black powder from gas pipelines

    March 12, 2007
    Effective removal of black powder from a gas transmission system often requires a combination of methods.
    Production Operations

    Global subsea spending up

    March 12, 2007
    A presentation on future subsea oil and gas field development trends, challenges, and technology requirements was featured at PennWell’s Subsea Tiebacks Forum held last month ...
    Tankers

    WATCHING THE WORLD: Security: the Chinese view

    March 12, 2007
    The other day, I was chatting with one of China’s oil and gas people-let’s call him Ooh Hyun-who was at pains to tell me (and the world we watch) that his country does not deserve...
    Companies

    Mulva: energy interdependence rather than independence

    March 12, 2007
    ConocoPhillips Chief Executive Officer James J. Mulva said energy independence is a popular topic in the US, but believes that energy interdependence among worldwide energy companies...
    Production Operations

    Study projects influence of national oil companies

    March 12, 2007
    National oil companies, controlling 77% of global oil reserves, will gain geopolitical influence as their domination of worldwide production grows, says a study by Rice University...
    Reserves

    IEA recommends UK energy policy improvements

    March 12, 2007
    Data on current and future offshore oil and gas production on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) should be more transparent so the industry is better informed about future drops ...
    Pipelines & Transportation

    Rig shortages to delay Libya’s E&P projects

    March 12, 2007
    Exploration and production programs in Libya are facing significant delays because of a shortage of drilling and workover rigs, according to Phoenicia Group, a Libya-based investment...
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    Companies

    OGJ Newsletter

    March 12, 2007
    General Interest - Quick TakesConocoPhillips concerned about Orinoco workConocoPhillips Chief Executive Officer James Mulva said he is concerned about his company’s heavy-oil ...
    LNG

    Waxman questions EPA’s handling of SoCal LNG project

    March 12, 2007
    US House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.) has asked the Environmental Protection Agency to supply evidence that politics did not play...
    LPG Markets

    Purvin & Gertz: World LPG supply headed for surplus

    March 12, 2007
    World LPG prices, boosted by high oil and natural gas prices, have pushed up supply but depressed demand in developing markets, according to Craig Whitley of Houston-based consultancy...