US | Egypt Oil & Gas - Part 22
US Oil Strike Spreads to BP Plant in Midwest
The first nationwide strike at U.S. oil refineries since 1980 is spreading to two BP plants in the Midwest.
Natural Gas Waste Bill to be Introduced in North Dakota’s Senate
North Dakota's Senate is considering legislation that would drastically cut the time oil companies can burn off and waste natural gas from an oil well.
US to Offer Over 41 Million Exploration Acres in Gulf of Mexico
As part of the Obama Administration’s all-of-the-above energy strategy to continue to expand safe and responsible domestic energy production, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Bureau of Ocean Energy Manageme ...
BHP Billiton to Lower Shale Rigs in US by 40%
In response to lower oil prices, BHP Billiton will reduce its US shale drilling spending by reducing the number of rigs by 40%.
US Congress Passes Natural Gas Exports Bill
The Republican-controlled U.S. House has passed a bill aimed at expediting approvals of natural gas exports.
Phillips 66 Gets Approval for California Refinery Project
The governing board of California’s Contra Costa County has approved a permit for Phillips 66 to move forward with a proposed project that would enable enhanced recovery of marketable propane and butane at the Rodeo ...
Texas Startup Plans $2 Billion Louisiana LNG Plant
A Texas startup plans a $2 billion natural gas liquification plant and export terminal near Lake Charles, Gov. Bobby Jindal said Tuesday.
Southwestern Energy Acquires Interest in Statoil Unconventional Oil Asset
Statoil and Southwestern Energy Company have completed their previously announced transaction, whereby Statoil has reduced its average working interest in the non-operated US southern Marcellus onshore asset from 29% ... 
