US upstream news
Equinor signs agreement with EQT Corp. to acquire US natural gas assets
Under the agreement, Equinor is acquiring 100% of EQT’s remaining working interest in Northern Marcellus gas units primarily operated by Expand Energy.
SLB OneSubsea awarded subsea boosting contract for bp’s Kaskida project in Gulf of Mexico
The project scope includes a supplier-led, high-pressure subsea pump solution complete with an integrated power and controls umbilical, as well as associated topside equipment.
Kurita America launches dropwise condensation technology in North America
Kurita says its technology enhances heat transfer efficiency, while simultaneously reducing steam consumption, leading to decreasing fuel consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions
LongPath Technologies finalises US$162.4 million DOE loan to expand methane emissions monitoring network
With DOE's financial backing, LongPath said its plans toll over 1000 advanced laser-based methane sensing nodes, covering up to 24 000 square miles and monitoring tens of thousands of facilities.
EIA: US shale natural gas production has declined so far in 2024
EIA has said that total US shale gas production from January through September 2024 declined by about 1%.
Chevron commits an additional US$250 000 to hurricane relief efforts
Chevron has announced a donation of US$250 000 to support relief and recovery efforts after Hurricane Milton devastated parts of Florida.
API data reveals huge rise in US crude oil inventories
Levels rose by almost 11 million bbl over the last few days, far higher than the previous week.
EIA: Hurricane Milton nears landfall on Florida’s west coast, disrupts energy infrastructure
According to the US Energy Information Administration, Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday as a major hurricane on the west coast of Florida with sustained winds of 160 mph, creating the potential for significant disruptions to energy infrastructure.
EIA: short-term energy outlook
The US Energy Information Administration has released its short-term energy outlook for October.
Chevron shutters Gulf of Mexico oil platform as Hurricane Milton approaches
The US oil giant has closed its Blind Faith platform and evacuated staff as the category five storm approaches.