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Upstream Midstream Downstream – What is the Difference?

Aresco

Upstream Midstream Downstream are terms commonly used in the oil and gas industry to describe different stages of the production and distribution process. What is oil and gas upstream midstream downstream? Upstream involves locating, surveying, drilling, and extracting crude oil and natural gas from underground reservoirs.

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While natural gas burns with lower emissions than coal, I am concerned about methane leakage from upstream emissions of natural gas pipelines, with the climate damage being comparable to burning coal. What is the industry solution for this?

Energy Central

This question was asked by an audience member during our recent USEA Virtual Press Briefing on the topic of what is going on with gas (fully replay can be watched here) With the engaging conversation taking place between our esteemed expert guests and the press panel, we were unable to get to this question during the Press Briefing so we wanted to (..)

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Texas Supreme Court Holds Producer Not Required to Share in Natural Gas Pipeline Compression Costs

The Energy Law

In Kachina Pipeline Company, Inc. Factual Background Kachina Pipeline Company, Inc. Kachina”) operates a natural gas gathering system, as well as a gas pipeline. Kachina utilized its pipeline to transport gas it purchased to Davis Gas Processing’s Plant (“Davis Plant”) where it was re-sold. Lillis, No.

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Libya launches first oil exploration bid round in 17 years

Oil & Gas 360º

Momentum is already building across Libyas energy industry, with several upstream developments demonstrating the countrys renewed focus growth and investment. Meanwhile, Enis offshore drilling campaign in Libyas Sirte Basin is set to be one of the most closely watched exploration programs in 2025, with four exploration wells in the pipeline.

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EIA Lastest News – Product Prices & Pipeline News

The Energy Law

The unscheduled maintenance is on the larger of the two units located in Mississippi at Tennessee Carnes Interconnect, upstream of FGT Compressor Station. Furthermore, on September 5, FGT announced maintenance work beginning on September 6, which is expected to last until September 8.

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Natural Gas Safeguards Energy System Through Winter Storms 

American Gas Association

Natural gas pipelines are almost all underground, and therefore highly resistant to everything from hurricanes to ice storms. Falling tree limbs during ice storms simply dont pose the same kind of threat to buried pipelines that they do to above-ground infrastructure.

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Investment Opportunities in the Oil and Gas Sector

Nestoil

For investors, this sector offers diverse opportunities, ranging from upstream exploration to downstream refining and distribution. Upstream Investments; Exploration and Production (E&P): The upstream sector involves the search for oil and gas reservoirs and the extraction of these resources.

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