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Medco Energi appoints vice-presidents

Jul 8, 2008 Medco Energi US has appointed four vice-presidents in a realignment of executive positions.

MODELING GULF OF MEXICO LOST PRODUCTION—1: Field redevelopment economics and storm impact assessment

Jul 7, 2008 The oil and gas industry in the Gulf of Mexico has the greatest weather exposure in the world and is vulnerable to a range of losses that include physical damage and destruction, business interruption, and pollution liability.

Constraints in worldwide refining capacity

Jul 7, 2008 The US currently consumes about 20.5 million b/d of petroleum and produces about 8.5 million b/d, including natural gas liquids and processing gains.

France uses SPSE pipeline to bypass port strikers

Jun 23, 2008 French authorities, aiming to bypass striking port workers in France, have begun using the SPSE pipeline to transport oil from a strategic storage facility at Manosque to the Fos-Lavera oil port.

Australia amends offshore law to enable CO2 storage

Jun 23, 2008 Australian Resources and Energy Minister Martin Ferguson introduced amendments to the country's offshore petroleum law to clear the way for carbon dioxide capture and storage in offshore locations.

Australia considers carbon capture and storage law

Jun 23, 2008 Australian Resources and Energy Minister Martin Ferguson introduced amendments to the country's offshore petroleum law to clear the way for carbon dioxide capture and storage offshore.

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Jun 23, 2008

Jorf Lasfar refinery plan in Morocco moves ahead

Jun 6, 2008 Abu-Dhabi's state-owned IPIC has approved a plan for construction of a refinery at Jorf Lasfar in Morocco, the latest of several projects announced for the port on the country's Atlantic seaboard.

Refining margins dampen first-quarter earnings

Jun 2, 2008 Record-high worldwide oil prices and strong natural gas prices drove oil and gas company earnings in the first quarter of 2008, but weak downstream margins weighed on profits.

Refiners’ storm plans greatly improved, NPRA says

May 19, 2008 Refiners have greatly enhanced their storm preparation procedures in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, reported National Petrochemical & Refiners Association Pres. Charles T. Drevna to a US Senate committee May 13.

Refiners' storm plans greatly improved, NPRA president says

May 14, 2008 Refiners have greatly enhanced their storm preparation procedures in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, reported NPRA Pres. Charles T. Drevna to a US Senate committee May 13.

‘Design-build’ method useful for refinery project execution

May 12, 2008 Refiners can execute many projects at a lower cost and in less time using a “design-build” approach that bypasses the front-end engineering and design (FEED) package.

Produced water management: controversy vs. opportunity

May 12, 2008 One of the most controversial areas of oil and gas production operations today is the handling, treatment, and disposal of produced water.

WATCHING THE WORLD: Mexico’s oil critics

May 5, 2008 Mexico has agreed to talks with a rebel group that last year claimed responsibility for a series of attacks on oil and gas installations that severely dented the country’s economy.

CTL deemed ‘credible’ fuel option despite drawbacks

Apr 28, 2008 Coal-to-liquids appears to be one of the more credible alternatives to oil “for the long-term supply of transport fuels,” said Institut Francais du Petrole Pres. Olivier Appert, in a keynote address concluding the World Coal-to-Liquids Conference in Paris Apr. 3-4.
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