BOE Report

Driven by Shale Development, Oil Field Chemicals Market Reached $25 Billion in 2014, but Oil Price Declines Slowing Growth, Says IHS

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Driven in large part by the rapid expansion of shale oil and gas drilling and production in North America, the world market for oil field specialty chemicals at the service company level reached $25 billion in 2014, up from nearly $16 billion in 2010, but significant declines in oil price have dampened the demand outlook for oil field chemicals for the 2015 to 2019 period, according to a new global market study from IHS (NYSE: IHS), the leading global source of [Read more]

ENMORE (Formerly CBI BIZ) Will Present the 8th Asia Bunker Forum

SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Along with the upgrade of global fuel emission control, low sulfur and environment-friendliness has become the mainstream of the bunker industry, which leads to an increase in the orders for larger ships. Meanwhile, the shipping market is estimated to continue suffering capacity surplus in the near future. What are the impacts on the bunker market? Hot topics With the upgrade of global ship-emissions limit, how will the Asian low-sulfur fuel oil market develop? [Read more]

LRR Energy, L.P. Announces Record Date and Meeting Date for Special Meeting of Unitholders

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LRR Energy, L.P. (NYSE: LRE) (“LRR Energy”) announced today it has established a record date and meeting date for the special meeting of unitholders to be held in connection with the previously-announced merger with Vanguard Natural Resources, LLC (“Vanguard”). At the special meeting, which will be held on September 10, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Central time at 1111 Bagby Street, Houston, Texas 77002, LRR Energy unitholders will vote on the following items: (i) to consider and [Read more]

Perot Museum of Nature and Science Announces Innovative Kosmos Energy STEM Teacher Institute to Empower Teachers in Science Instruction

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Recognizing that teachers play a crucial role in inspiring young people to take upper-level science classes and pursue science careers, the Perot Museum today unveiled a new program targeted at classroom educators called the Kosmos Energy STEM Teacher Institute. The innovative program sponsored by Dallas-based Kosmos Energy is designed to measurably improve the quality of formal science instruction for participating K-12th grade teachers and increase interest and [Read more]

Kinder Morgan Announces Second Quarter ‘15 Earnings Webcast

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI) announces the following webcast: What: Kinder Morgan Second Quarter ‘15 Earnings Results Webcast When: July 15, 2015, at 3:30 p.m. CT, 4:30 p.m. ET Where: www.kindermorgan.com/investor/presentations/presentations.cfm How: Live over the Internet. Simply log on to the web at the above address. If you are unable to listen during the live webcast, the call will be archived at www.kindermorgan.com. Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI) is the [Read more]

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. and Plains GP Holdings Announce Appointment of Willie Chiang as EVP and COO (U.S.)

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (NYSE: PAA) and Plains GP Holdings (NYSE: PAGP) today announced that Willie Chiang has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for PAA’s U.S. operating and commercial activities. Mr. Chiang will report directly to Harry N. Pefanis, PAA’s President. “Harry and I have worked closely with Willie in a number of capacities for several years and we are very pleased to have him join our team,” stated Greg L. [Read more]

Primoris Services Corporation Announces Executive Transition

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Primoris Services Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: PRIM) (“Primoris” or “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an executive transition effective August 1, 2015. Brian Pratt will step down from his position as Chief Executive Officer and President, while remaining as Chairman of the Board and assuming the non-employee role of Senior Strategic Advisor. David King, the Company’s current Chief Operating Officer, will become the new Chief [Read more]

Halliburton and Baker Hughes Provide Update on Proposed Acquisition

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) and Baker Hughes Incorporated (NYSE: BHI) today announced that they have entered into a timing agreement with the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) pursuant to which both companies have agreed to extend the period for the DOJ’s review of Halliburton’s previously announced acquisition of Baker Hughes to the later of November 25, 2015 or 90 days after both companies have certified substantial compliance with the [Read more]

Research and Markets: World Oil and Gas Map 2015

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/swl8cf/world_oil_and_gas) has announced the addition of the "World Oil and Gas Map, 4th edition" map to their offering. The World Oil and Gas Map is one of Petroleum Economist's all time best-selling maps, now in its 4th edition. This map provides a comprehensive snapshot of the global oil and gas industry, showing infrastructure developments for oil, gas and LNG, both existing and planned, around the [Read more]

Research and Markets: World Gas Map 2015

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zvfr5b/world_gas_map) has announced the addition of the "World Gas Map, 2015" map to their offering. The World Gas Map offers a comprehensive overview of the global natural gas industry, showing the location of all major gasfields; pipelines; LNG plants and terminals ; and GTL projects. Features - Gasfields - Gas pipelines (including those under construction and planned) - LNG import terminals and export [Read more]