2014, Gas, Industry and Oil-Sands

CAPP forecasts oil sands development still drives steady Canadian oil production growth to 2030

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JUNE 12, 2014

However, the new forecast represents a slowing of future oil sands production growth compared to the predictions of last year’s forecast. According to CAPP’s 2014 Crude Oil Forecast, Markets and Transportation , total Canadian crude oil production will increase to 6.4 CAPP forecast. Click to enlarge. In 2013, 1.9

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Oil-Sands Oil Production 2013

NETL field study of PA fracking site finds no evidence of upward gas and fluid migration into aquifers

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

The US Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has released a technical report on the results of a limited field study that monitored a hydraulic fracturing operation in Greene County, PA for upward fracture growth out of the target zone and upward gas and fluid migration.

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Ecofys report concludes current European regulations underestimating GHG reductions

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NOVEMBER 13, 2014

The study was commissioned by the European Oilseed Alliance (EOA), the European Biodiesel Board (EBB) and the European Vegetable Oil and Proteinmeal Industry (FEDIOL). Even for conventional oil production fields, because larger existing fields get depleted, the extraction efforts increase while smaller fields are taken in operation.

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Critical review finds actual measurement data on segments of natural gas lifecycle sparse or lacking

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JULY 8, 2014

After a critical review of the literature on the air impacts of increased natural gas acquisition, processing, and use, a team of US researchers has determined that that actual measurement data on various individual segments of the natural gas life cycle are sparse or critically lacking. jobs vs environmental stewardship).

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Kinder Morgan, Imperial Oil to build Edmonton crude oil rail terminal; $270M investment

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DECEMBER 24, 2013

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P.and Imperial Oil formed a 50-50 joint venture to build a crude oil rail-loading facility in Strathcona County, Alberta, called the Edmonton Rail Terminal. Accessing new and existing markets is critical for our continued growth and responsible development of Canada’s oil sands.

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Oil Oil-Sands Building Connect

IEA: Global oil discoveries and new projects fell to historic lows in 2016 while US shale surged; “two-speed” market

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APRIL 27, 2017

Global oil discoveries fell to a record low in 2016 as companies continued to cut spending and conventional oil projects sanctioned were at the lowest level in more than 70 years, according to the International Energy Agency, which warned that both trends could continue this year. Oil discoveries declined to 2.4

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UT Austin team and partners report on extensive measurements of methane emissions during natural gas production

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Estimated inventories of methane emissions from the natural gas production sector, excluding processing and transmission. A team of researchers from UT Austin’s Cockrell School of Engineering and environmental testing firms URS and Aerodyne Research completed measurements at 190 natural gas production sites across the United States.

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Austin Gas Emissions Production

ExxonMobil Outlook: 35% growth in energy demand by 2040; hybrids to account for ~50% of new vehicle sales

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DECEMBER 15, 2013

ExxonMobil projects that meeting future energy demand will be supported by more efficient energy-saving practices and technologies; increased use of less-carbon-intensive fuels such as natural gas, nuclear and renewables; as well as the continued development of technology advances to develop new energy sources. Transportation fuels.

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Oil-Sands Energy Hybrid Sale

BASF to start up new FCC catalysts testing and research lab in Germany; addressing the impact of the North American tight oil market

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MARCH 13, 2013

The catalyst is a sand-like material made fluid by the hot vapor and liquid fed into the FCC. Butane and lighter HCs are processed further to separate them into fuel gas (mostly methane and ethane), propane, propylene, butane, and butene for sale, or for further processing or use.

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Oil Oil-Sands Germany Market

TransCanada to proceed with $12B, 1.1M barrel/day Energy East oil pipeline project to Eastern Canada

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AUGUST 1, 2013

The conclusion of the successful open season confirmed strong market support for a pipeline with approximately 900,000 bbl/d of firm, long-term contracts to transport crude oil from the oil sands area in Western Canada to Eastern Canadian refineries and export terminals.

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IEA: global map of oil refining and trade to be redrawn over next 5 years

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OCTOBER 12, 2012

Profound shifts in the regional distribution of oil demand and supply growth will redefine the refining industry and transform global oil trade over the next five years, according to the annual Medium-Term Oil Market Report (MTOMR) released by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The oil market is at a crossroads.

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Oil Oil-Sands Global Oil Prices

BOEM publishes final environmental review for geological and geophysical survey activities off the Atlantic Coast

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FEBRUARY 27, 2014

G&G data and information are used to identify sand and gravel resources suitable for coastal protection and restoration; site renewable energy installations; and locate oil and gas resources. The Final PEIS is available for public comment until 7 April 2014.

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Honeywells UOP breaks ground on integrated biorefinery project in Hawaii for drop-in gasoline, jet and diesel from fast pyrolysis of biomass and catalytic upgrading

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AUGUST 30, 2011

Backed by a $25-million US Department of Energy (DOE) award, the Honeywell UOP Integrated Biorefinery will utilize rapid thermal processing (RTP) technology ( earlier post ) to convert biomass into a pourable, liquid bio-oil (pyrolysis oil). approx 75 wt%) of liquid bio-oil from residual forestry or agricultural biomass.

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Hawaii Gasoline Oil-Sands Diesel

Mercedes-AMG 2L, turbo four-cylinder pushes out up to 421 hp, 500 Nm

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JUNE 8, 2019

The aim is to prevent the individual cylinders from influencing each other negatively during load cycles, and to improve the gas cycle. Fresh air is used in addition to oil and water to cool the turbocharger. liter V8 engines, starting with the AMG GT in 2014. liter V8 engine in the AMG GT 4-door Coupé. All-aluminum crankcase.

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Mercedes Exhaust Oil-Sands Engine

Follow the sand to the real fracking boom

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NOVEMBER 26, 2014

When it takes up to four million pounds of sand to frack a single well, it’s no wonder that demand is outpacing supply and frack sand producers are becoming the biggest behind-the-scenes beneficiaries of the American oil and gas boom. says the output of wells is up to 30% higher when they are blasted with more sand.

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EIA projects world liquid fuels use to rise 38% by 2040, driven by growth in Asia and Middle East; transportation 92% of demand

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

World petroleum and other liquid fuels consumption will increase 38% by 2040, spurred by increased demand in the developing Asia and Middle East, according to the Reference Case projections in International Energy Outlook 2014 ( IEO2014 ), released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). oil sands, either diluted or upgraded).

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Increase in US rig count will not cap oil prices

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JUNE 23, 2016

The impact of rising oil prices on North American light tight oil (LTO) production is said to be a “Catch 22”, the title of Joseph Heller’s popular 1961 novel set in WWII. Too many analysts continue to believe drilling and service has the same problem with rising oil prices. by David Yager for Oilprice.com.

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Opinion: Busting The “Canadian Bakken” Myth

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JUNE 12, 2015

The financial pages of Canadian newspapers have been full of headlines lately announcing the potential of two large shale oil fields in the Northwest Territories said to contain enough oil to rival the Bakken Formation of North Dakota and Montana. billion barrels. enthused the Financial Post.

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Opinion: The Shale Delusion: Why The Party’s Over For US Tight Oil

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

The party is over for tight oil. Despite brash statements by US producers and misleading analysis by Raymond James, low oil prices are killing tight oil companies. Reports this week from IEA and EIA paint a bleak picture for oil prices as the world production surplus continues. percent in September 2014 to 1.2

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Opinion: This Is What Needs To Happen For Oil Prices To Stabilize

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

On September 10 th , the EIA reported a production decline in the Lower 48—essentially shale production—of 208,000 BOPD (barrels of oil per day). Rather, Goldman Sachs was grabbing all the headlines with its $20 call on oil. Pundits will claim otherwise, suggesting that oil in the 50s or 60s will spur activity.

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CU-Boulder technique finds major class of fracking chemicals no more toxic than common household substances; “fingerprinting”

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NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Fracking fluid is largely composed of water and sand, but oil and gas companies also add a variety of other chemicals, including anti-bacterial agents, corrosion inhibitors and surfactants. Surfactants reduce the surface tension between water and oil, allowing for more oil to be extracted from porous rock underground.

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MIT study cautions smaller nations on rushing to develop their natural gas resources; Cyprus as model

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OCTOBER 27, 2013

Based on the interim results of a new study, MIT researchers are warning smaller nations to proceed with caution in pursuing the development of their natural gas resources. The interim report analyzed the economics of natural gas project development options in Cyprus with a focus on exports. (The —Sergey Paltsev. Background.

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Opinion: Political Climate Shifting Against The Oil And Gas Industry

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NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Oil and gas companies have had a tough time over the past year trying to weather the storm of falling oil prices. But the political and financial winds are moving in the wrong direction for the industry, raising more “above ground” problems at a time that they can ill-afford it. billion in 2014. General Eric T.

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CAPP forecasts oil sands development still drives steady Canadian oil production growth to 2030

NETL field study of PA fracking site finds no evidence of upward gas and fluid migration into aquifers

Ecofys report concludes current European regulations underestimating GHG reductions

Critical review finds actual measurement data on segments of natural gas lifecycle sparse or lacking

Kinder Morgan, Imperial Oil to build Edmonton crude oil rail terminal; $270M investment

IEA: Global oil discoveries and new projects fell to historic lows in 2016 while US shale surged; “two-speed” market

UT Austin team and partners report on extensive measurements of methane emissions during natural gas production

ExxonMobil Outlook: 35% growth in energy demand by 2040; hybrids to account for ~50% of new vehicle sales

BASF to start up new FCC catalysts testing and research lab in Germany; addressing the impact of the North American tight oil market

TransCanada to proceed with $12B, 1.1M barrel/day Energy East oil pipeline project to Eastern Canada

IEA: global map of oil refining and trade to be redrawn over next 5 years

BOEM publishes final environmental review for geological and geophysical survey activities off the Atlantic Coast

Honeywells UOP breaks ground on integrated biorefinery project in Hawaii for drop-in gasoline, jet and diesel from fast pyrolysis of biomass and catalytic upgrading

Mercedes-AMG 2L, turbo four-cylinder pushes out up to 421 hp, 500 Nm

Follow the sand to the real fracking boom

EIA projects world liquid fuels use to rise 38% by 2040, driven by growth in Asia and Middle East; transportation 92% of demand

Increase in US rig count will not cap oil prices

Opinion: Busting The “Canadian Bakken” Myth

Opinion: The Shale Delusion: Why The Party’s Over For US Tight Oil

Opinion: This Is What Needs To Happen For Oil Prices To Stabilize

CU-Boulder technique finds major class of fracking chemicals no more toxic than common household substances; “fingerprinting”

MIT study cautions smaller nations on rushing to develop their natural gas resources; Cyprus as model

Opinion: Political Climate Shifting Against The Oil And Gas Industry

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