It’s here… Oil 101 – The Podcast has hit the airwaves. In these first three episodes you will hear a discussion on the fundamentals of Upstream, Midstream and Downstream segments of the oil and gas industry. They are short and to-the-point, and a great way to get primed for what’s coming next. These first episodes […]
Did Anyone Notice the Other Oil Boom?
I’m pretty sure a $30 billion boom in any other industry would be front page news, yet I had to dig to page B6 of the WSJ to find this story (yes I still get the paper one). It is related to the boom in midstream and downstream (particularly petrochemical) investment and the infrastructure needs […]
Shell Ethane Cracker Plant Update
It has been a while since we put together an update on the Shell ethane cracker plant proposed to be built in Beaver County, PA. However, some recent developments have shown that this major investment proposal continues to move in a positive direction. (Review: Notes from the last public meeting on the Shell ethane cracker) The […]
Industry Trends: Crude By Rail
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal, inspired us to look at the topic known in the industry as ‘Crude by Rail’. This game-changing trend in oil transportation has transformed the midstream business segment and continues to be a hot topic in the industry, the media, and a concern among the public. Why Crude by […]