China’s Coal-to-Chemicals Quest Could Threaten Ethane Exports
China in February and June commissioned more petrochemical plants able to use coal to produce polymers. These massive complexes sprawl…
Permian
Junk or Jewels Plains Plans to Divest US NGL Assets on Path to Crude Pure Play
Plains All American (PAA) aims to become a crude oil midstream pure play, but a motley assortment of NGL assets…
Sour Gas is a Sweet Opportunity for Midstream
Managing sour gas is becoming a challenge for producers in the Delaware Basin. Development is shifting to the deeper Avalon…
Sour Gas is a Sweet Opportunity for Midstream
Managing sour gas is becoming a challenge for Delaware Basin producers. Development is shifting to the deeper Avalon and Bone…
Ethane Data Revisions Highlight Growing Petchem vs Export Competition
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) has revised upward its 2024 ethane data, confirming that supply growth was stronger than previously…
$1.57B EPIC Deal Bolsters Plains’ Position in Permian, Eagle Ford
The total US rig count decreased during the week of Aug 24 to 524. Liquids-driven basins increased by 1 rig…
Contract Cliff or Revenue Lift? Permian Pipes Recontract in Transformed Market
Several leading Permian-to-Gulf Coast natural gas pipelines face significant contract expirations over the next few years. Owners and shippers must…
Plains All Texan? EPIC Deal Solidifies PAA’s Stronghold in Permian, Eagle Ford
Plains All American will acquire a 55% non-operated interest in EPIC Crude Holdings, LP for $1.57B, the company announced last…
Petchem Industry Grapples With Global Overcapacity
Low margins and excess capacity have led to a reckoning in the global petrochemical industry. Companies in Europe and Asia…
Permian Power! Pipe Momentum Continues with Eiger Express FID
Momentum continues to grow behind new Permian Basin natural gas pipelines. Last Monday (Aug. 25), the Matterhorn joint venture, consisting…