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What Is Natural Gas Used For? 7 Surprising Applications

True Natural Gas

Transportation Fuel Did you know natural gas can be used to fuel cars, trucks, and buses? Petroleum Refining Natural gas is heavily used in the oil and gas industry itself. Whether fueling transportation, powering manufacturing, or even helping to keep our food supply steady, natural gas is more important than most people realize.

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What’s Happening: The Unexpected Growth in U.S. Oil Inventories and What It Means for the Industry

Rextag

As winter approaches, the interplay between refinery activity, import volumes, and demand for refined products will be crucial. Adding to the intrigue, oil held in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) rose by 1.4 IMPORTS SURGE WHILE REFINERY ACTIVITY COOLS Crude oil imports surged by a remarkable 1.2 million barrels to 389.2

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Nigeria Oil Industry Overview

Drillers

That was formed in 1977 under the name National Nigeria Petroleum Company. While in the past it used to transport the most oil to the United States, now Nigerian oil goes mostly to Asia, Europe, and South America. The government has been fighting the illicit refineries for years.

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Oil & Gas in 2025: Which Basin Will Dominate U.S. Energy and What’s Behind the $105 Billion in Oil Deals?

Rextag

Occidental Petroleum & Ecopetrols Partnership: Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) continued to expand its Permian operations through a joint venture with Colombian oil company Ecopetrol. Haynesville's Advantage: Proximity to LNG terminals reduces transportation costs, making it one of the most competitive gas plays for global exports.

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Can the US Replace its Imports of Canadian Oil?

Energy Outlook Advisors

This has domestic drawbacks, with Midwest refineries facing higher feedstock costs from Canadian oil dependency, and coastal refineries seeking new suppliers. This shift will increase transport costs and travel times, with Mexican oil likely heading to Asia and Canadian oil expected to be discounted for US markets.

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Uncertainty About Migratory Bird Treaty Act “Takes”: The Biden Administration Delays the Effective Date of the Final Regulations Governing Take of Migratory Birds

The Energy Law

The MBTA makes it illegal to take, kill, possess, transport, or import migratory birds, or their eggs, parts, or nests without a permit. CITGO Petroleum Corp. , CITGO Petroleum Corp. , 8716, published February 9, 2021. At the heart of the Trump administration MBTA rule is what constitutes a “take” under the MBTA. 16 U.S.C. §

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Uncertainty About Migratory Bird Treaty Act “Takes”: The Biden Administration Delays the Effective Date of the Final Regulations Governing Take of Migratory Birds

The Energy Law

The MBTA makes it illegal to take, kill, possess, transport, or import migratory birds, or their eggs, parts, or nests without a permit. CITGO Petroleum Corp. , CITGO Petroleum Corp. , 8716, published February 9, 2021. At the heart of the Trump administration MBTA rule is what constitutes a “take” under the MBTA. 16 U.S.C. §