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Noble to Buy Rosetta
“Rigzone” reports that Noble Energy, Inc. will buy Rosetta Resources for $2 billion and assume its debt of $1.8 billion. The transaction is the latest in a series of combinations driven by the recent collapse of oil prices. The acquisition will be a stock swap. According to recent market valuations, Noble is paying a premium… Read More
Major Oil Export Status for U. S.?
According to a recent article in “World Oil”, at least one consulting firm thinks the U. S. could become a major oil exporter if the current crude export ban is lifted. In a report commissioned by the U. S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), and prepared by Turner, Mason & Co., we could be exporting as… Read More
TX Legislature Pre-Empts Fracking Ban
“World Oil” reports that the Texas Senate just passed legislation prohibiting local jurisdictions from banning oil and gas drilling. The bill is widely regarded as a win for the energy industry and now goes to Governor Greg Abbott who has indicated he will sign it into law. The battle in the Texas legislature is seen… Read More
Statoil’s Alternative View
While most other majors are slashing budgets, rig counts and payrolls, Statoil chooses to merely snip, according to an article in “Rigzone”. In fact, the Norwegian giant is cutting back less than any of its peers. Major oil companies are reducing spending by an average of over 20%. Even ExxonMobil, known for taking the long… Read More
Self-imposed Sanctions?
“World Oil” reports that Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-North Dakota) have proposed an amendment to the Iran Nuclear Agreement Act which would lift the crude oil export embargo. Murkowski and Heitkamp contend that the export ban is a de facto sanctions regime which we have imposed on ourselves. It prohibits U. S.… Read More
