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North Dakota Hopes to Double Pipeline Capacity
“Rigzone” reports that the Prairie State wants to double pipeline capacity from its current level of 780,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boed) to 1.4 million. The state in general, and governor Jack Dalrymple in particular, are pro energy industry. However, concerns over flaring and safety have grown. While oil production in the state… Read More
Marcellus Drives Shale Gas Revolution
With production of 12 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) the Marcellus shale is the premier shale gas play, not only in the U.S., but in the world, according to a recent article in “Rigzone”. Further, Wood MacKenzie, a consulting firm, predicts Marcellus production of more than 20 Bcf/d by 2018. These gains will be… Read More
Shale Production to Offset Hurricane Related Cutbacks
During hurricane season, oil and gas production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico are often shut-in for safety and environmental reasons. For example, in 2013, nearly two-thirds of oil and gas production in the Gulf was lost due to Tropical Storm Karen. While 23% of U. S. output is from offshore, the Energy Information Administration… Read More
Meetings
Here at Russell T. Rudy Energy, LLC, we are proud to support a number of industry and community groups. One way we demonstrate our support is through attendance at meetings. Both Houston Association of Lease and Title Analysts (http://www.altahouston.org/ ) and the Houston Association of Division Order Analysts (http://hadoa.org/ ) are having their meetings later… Read More
Hess Triples Throughput at Tioga Plant
“Rigzone” reports that Hess Corporation has increased capacity at its Tioga, North Dakota, natural gas processing plant from 100 to 300 MCF per day. Obviously this will increase the state’s production of propane, butane and natural gasoline. However, it will also increase revenues from methane that was previously being flared, and will be the first… Read More
