Woodside’s Louisiana LNG has been approved for an extension for exporting by DOE.

Happy Tuesday!

We love a follow-up and well this fits the bill.  The Woodside Energy Group Ltd. (Woodside) the owner of Louisiana LNG recently added a partner into the mix back in October and held a public ceremony in November.  In 2024, Woodside Louisiana LNG Project received an extension from FERC.  (Check out our Blog on details) Well, Woodside’s Louisiana LNG is in the news again. 

Did anyone happen to read the DOE’s Fossil Energy Newsletter on December 16, 2025, their announcement for, “Energy Department Grants Woodside Louisiana LNG Project Additional Time To Commence Exports”?  In the announcement, it goes on to speak of how the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today published an approval from Energy Secretary Chris Wright for an extension of over three and a half years for Woodside’s Louisiana LNG to begin shipping aboard to Non-Free Trade Agreement Countries.  Louisiana LNG is being built in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana and is expected to be completed in 2029.  We wish Woodside a speedy completion of its Louisiana LNG Project.  If you would like to read more of the Announcement from the U.S. DOE, please click the link: Energy Department Grants Woodside Louisiana LNG Project Additional Time to CommenceExports.

If you would like help in looking into how to move your liquid hydrocarbon and reduce your emissions or help with drawings for your LNG modules, contact us via email in the Blog and check out our ESC website!

**Disclaimer: Please see the U.S. DOE’s Announcement for the specifics. **

An update on Battleship Texas.

 

Happy Monday! Welcome back to another week of ESC News Blog.  

We hope you had an enjoyable weekend!  Unfortunately, the cold snap came in and we had to bring out the winter clothes this morning.  The weather did warm up more than expected but a bit too cool for our liking.  Let’s get started.   

We love an update.  Back in July the Battleship Texas was in the news for the Galveston Wharves’ Board approving Pier 15 for its new home.  Well, the centurium was in the news again.

Did anyone happen to read the Houston Chronicle Front Page Section on December 12, 2025, their article titled, “Battleship Texas “free-floating again”?  In the article, it goes on the speak about how USS Texas towed just over three years ago to Galveston to Gulf Copper Dry Dock and Rig Repair for repairs and renovation is a step closer to coming to life.  The last dreadnought ship has had major work to improve its structural integrity, and after years of band aid fixes and water pumps helping keep it afloat; it is floating on its own and is no longer taking on water.  The $75-million renovations for the Battleship Texas have brought back a promise to the American people, it will stand proud and now teach Americans about our past. The repairs and renovations are expected to be completed in approximately one year. The vessel will have new exhibits to help educate its visitors on ow those who served on the USS Texas lived and worked and the Battleship Texas Foundation is expecting the ship museum open in approximately two years from its new berth at Pier 15.  We wish them luck with completing the renovations and repairs on Battleship Texas and its new home.  If you would like to read more of the Houston Chronicle’s article on MSN for free, please click the link: $75M Battleship Texas restoration reaches milestone as crews push toward 2026 reopening.

The Battleship Texas Foundation has more information on the status of this great ship, so please check their website for further details.  If you would like to help with donations for this wonderful project, please check out their website by clicking the link: Battleship Texas Foundation.

If you would like help in looking into how to update your liquids terminal, so it runs more efficiently, safely, and with less of a carbon footprint, contact us via email in the Blog or our ESC website!

We hope you enjoy your evening!  Keep warm!

**Disclaimer: You may be charged a fee to read the Houston Chronicle’s article. **

U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released the U.S. Oil and Natural Gas Wells by Production Rate, and it is now available on their website!

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) released their annual report for U.S. Oil and Natural Gas Wells By Production Rate; it is now available from the EIA website. 

Check out what happened in the U.S. Oil and Natural Gas Wells By Production Rate by clicking the link: US Oil and Gas Wells by Production Rate - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Don’t forget to check out our ESC website!  We are always here to help you out with your next project to transport your liquids!

Have a safe and relaxing weekend!  Happy Holidays!

U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released their Monthly STEO Report; it is now available on their website!

Happy Friday!

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released their Monthly STEO Report for week ending December 12, 2025, it is now available from the EIA website. 

Check out what happened in the Monthly Short Term Energy Outlook by clicking the link: Short-Term Energy Outlook - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

We are always here to help you out with your next hydrocarbon project to move your product or help you reduce your emissions!  You may reach us by the email in the Blog! Don’t forget to check out our ESC website! 

Don’t forget to follow our Blog to hear more on the ever-changing energy and marine industry!

Have a good weekend! 

U.S. EIA Weekly Updates for Petroleum & Other Liquids, Natural Gas, Propane, and Coal are all now available!

Happy Friday! 

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Weekly Reports for Petroleum and Other Liquids, Gasoline and Diesel Fuel, Natural Gas, Propane, and Coal for the week ending December 12, 2025, are all now available from the EIA website. 

See what happened in the Weekly Petroleum Status Report by clicking the link: Weekly Petroleum Status Report - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

See what happened last week in Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update by clicking the link: Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

See what else happened last week in Natural Gas Weekly Update by clicking the link: Natural Gas Weekly Update (eia.gov).

See what happened last week in Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report by clicking the link: Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report - EIA.

See what happened this week on the Weekly Natural Gas Dashboard by clicking the link: Natural Gas Storage Dashboard (eia.gov).

See what happened last week in the Heating Oil and Propane Update by clicking the link: Heating Oil and Propane Update - Energy Information Administration (eia.gov).

See what happened last week in Coal Markets Report by clicking the link: https://www.eia.gov/coal/markets/.

We are always here to help you out with your next project to move your hydrocarbons or to update your equipment to help reduce your emissions!  Connect with us through the Blog email or give us a call: 281-901-5554!

Don’t forget to follow our Blog to hear more on the ever-changing energy and marine industry!

We hope you have a fun and relaxing weekend!    

We hope to see you next week for another week of ESC News Blog!

BBG1 lease sale was a successful sale and the some of the major’s brought their checkbooks!

Happy Thursday!

Well, the BBG1 lease sale was all the buzz this week.  We decided we should let you know how things turned out for the current administration’s first mandatory lease sale and some of the winners. 

Did anyone happen to read gCaptain Daily Newsletter on December 11, 2025, their article titled, “Trump Administration Completes First Gulf Lease Sale Under One Big Beautiful Bill Act”?  The article speaks in regard to the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) first oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of America (Mexico) under the direction from the Big Beautiful Bill Act (BBBA) called BBG1.  The lease sale’s deadline was Tuesday, and the results were live on Wednesday Morning, December 10.   219 bids were turned in for BBG1 from thirty companies with a value of $371.9 million.   Of the 219 bids, 181 tracts covering 80 million acres in federal waters were leased for almost $280 million at a 12.5% royalty rate.  The three top bidders were BP, Chevron and Shell.  This lease sale was the first since 2023, and it was considered successful especially in light of the current dismal prices of oil.   The returns from the BOEM’s lease sales help fund the U.S. Treasury, Gulf Coast states, the Land and Water Conservation Fund and the Historic Preservation Fund.  Last year offshore leases brought in $6.5 billion in royalties, nearly $373 million in bonuses and nearly $123 million in rental fees.  The BOEM will have information on the specifics from BBG1 by the end of March 2026.  If you would like to read more of gCaptain’s article, please click the link: Trump Administration Completes First Gulf Lease Sale Under One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

If you would like help in looking into how to update your midstream terminal, contact us via email in the Blog and check out ESC's website for contact information!

We hope you have a wonderful evening, and a great rest of your week!

**Disclaimer: You may be charged a fee to read the gCaptain’s article. **

NISTM has their 18th Annual National Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show, and the Trade Show starts today!

Happy Wednesday!

We hope to see you at NISTM at their Trade Show and Network Mixer today!

The event runs through December 11, 2025.   Check out their website for information by clicking the link: NISTM - National Institute for Storage Tank Management. 

Don’t forget to check out our ESC website or contact us via the email in the Blog, if you have a hydrocarbon liquids storage project you would like to see get off the ground or you would like to upgrade your valves on your tanks!  

We hope you have a great and productive week! 

BBG1 lease sale will be live tomorrow!

Happy Tuesday!

Well, we received another update from the U.S Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) with some more information for the BBG1, and it looks like the BOEM is all in on this lease sale.  The sealed bids deadline was earlier today!

Did anyone happen to receive the News Release from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on December 9, 2025, their News Release titled, “BOEM to Host Press Conference Following Big Beautiful Gulf 1 Lease Sale”?  In the release, it speaks on how Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) under the direction of One Big Beautiful Bill Act (BBBA) (H.R.1) and the first sales deadline for sealed bids was earlier today, and it appears after there will be a press conference by RSVP only.   BOEM has issued the notice for the Gulf of America BBG1 in the Federal Register on November 10, 2025, and tomorrow we will find out the results.    The Oil and Gas Lease Sale (BBG1) will be live at 9 a.m. on December 10, 2025.  For the media there will be a Q&A session from the BOEM starting at 11:15 a.m.  We’ll let you know, if we hear any additional information on the first Gulf oil and gas sale.  If you would like to read more of the BOEM’s News Release, please click the link: BOEM to Host Press Conference Following Big Beautiful Gulf 1 Lease Sale | Bureau ofOcean Energy Management.

If you would like help in looking into how to transport your liquid product efficiently and with less of a carbon footprint, contact us via the email in the Blog and check out our ESC website!

We hope you have a wonderful evening and a great week!

**Disclaimer: Please see the News Release from the BOEM for exact information and deadline time. **

Time running out to get your sealed bid in for the first BBG oil and gas lease sale.

Happy Monday! 

Welcome back to another week of ESC News Blog.  Hope you were able to keep warm over the weekend!  Let’s get started.

Well, this was a first for us we received an email from the U. S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on a deadline for the BBG1 and the deadline is quickly approaching.  This made us wonder are the bids not flying in, and will this be like the BOEM’s first Gulf wind sale no one was interested only time will tell. We will be keeping our eyes open and our ears to the ground. 

Did anyone happen to receive the News Release from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on December 8, 2025, their News Release titled, “Reminder: Big Beautiful Gulf 1 Lease Sale Set for Dec. 10”?  In the release, it speaks on how Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) under the direction of One Big Beautiful Bill Act (BBBA) (H.R.1) and the first of 30 Gulf of America (Mexico) lease sale bid deadline is almost upon us.   BOEM has issued the notice for the Gulf of America BBG1 in the Federal Register on November 10, 2025, if you would like details on the sale.  The BOEM has set a deadline for the morning of Tuesday, December 9^th   as the end to submit your sealed bid.  The Oil and Gas Lease Sale (BBG1) will be live at 9 a.m. on December 10, 2025, for information on the sale; click the link.  We’ll let you know, if we hear anything on the first Gulf oil and gas sale.  If you would like to read more of the BOEM’s News Release, please click the link: Reminder: Big Beautiful Gulf 1 Lease Sale Set for Dec. 10 | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.

If you would like help in looking into how to transport your liquid product efficiently and with less of a carbon footprint, contact us via the email in the Blog and check out our ESC website!

We hope you have a wonderful evening and a great week!

**Disclaimer: Please see the News Release from the BOEM for exact information and deadline time. **

U.S. EIA released its Country Analysis Brief for Australia, and it is now available!

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) released their Country Analysis Brief for Australia, so check it out on the EIA website. 

See what happened in Australia’s Analysis Brief by clicking the link: International -U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

We are always here to help you out with your next hydrocarbon project!  We may be able to help you with pre-fabrication drawings for those of you producing modular LNG skids and other equipment.  Don’t forget to check out our ESC website! 

Don’t forget to follow our Blog to hear more on the ever-changing energy and marine industry!

Have a nice and relaxing weekend! 

See you next week for another week of ESC News Blog!

U.S. EIA Monthly Reports for Densified Biomass and Petroleum Marketing are now available!

Happy Friday!

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) released their monthly reports for Petroleum Marketing and Densified Biomass for December 2025, they are now available on the EIA website.

See what happened in the Petroleum Marketing Monthly by clicking the link: https://www.eia.gov/petroleum/marketing/monthly/.

See what happened in the Monthly Densified Biomass Fuel Report by clicking the link: U.S. Energy Information Administration - EIA - Independent Statistics and Analysis.

Don’t forget to check out our ESC website!  We are always here to help you out with your next project to move your liquids or help you reduce your emissions!

Don’t forget to follow our Blog to hear more on the ever-changing energy and marine industry!

Have a relaxing and enjoyable weekend!  Keep warm! Be safe! 

See you next week for another week of the ESC News Blog! 

U.S. EIA Weekly Updates for Petroleum & Other Liquids, Natural Gas, Propane, and Coal are all now available! Happy Friday!

Happy Friday! 

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Weekly Reports for Petroleum and Other Liquids, Gasoline and Diesel Fuel, Natural Gas, Propane, and Coal for the week ending December 5, 2025, are all now available from the EIA website. 

See what happened in the Weekly Petroleum Status Report by clicking the link: Weekly Petroleum Status Report - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

See what happened last week in Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update by clicking the link: Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

See what else happened last week in Natural Gas Weekly Update by clicking the link: Natural Gas Weekly Update (eia.gov).

See what happened last week in Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report by clicking the link: Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report - EIA.

See what happened this week on the Weekly Natural Gas Dashboard by clicking the link: Natural Gas Storage Dashboard (eia.gov).

See what happened last week in the Heating Oil and Propane Update by clicking the link: Heating Oil and Propane Update - Energy Information Administration (eia.gov).

See what happened last week in Coal Markets Report by clicking the link: https://www.eia.gov/coal/markets/.

We are always here to help you out with your next project to move your hydrocarbons or to update your equipment to help reduce your emissions!  Connect with us through the Blog email or give us a call: 281-901-5554!

Don’t forget to follow our Blog to hear more on the ever-changing energy and marine industry!

We hope you have a fun and relaxing weekend!    

We hope to see you next week for another week of ESC News Blog!

NLR is the new name for one of our national labs.

Happy Thursday! 

Did anyone happen to read the DOE’s CMEI News Newsletter on December 1, 2025, their announcement for, “Energy Department Renames NREL “National Lab of the Rockies”?  In the announcement, it goes on to say how the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has changed the name of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colorado to the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR).  The DOE changed the name as to encompass all energy forms because we need it all to achieve energy dominance as well help us meet the growing demand, we need for powering our homes and businesses.  The original laboratory helped us innovate to get us to here and it will help us achieve our future energy goals.  We will let you know, if we hear any other news from the DOE.  If you would like to read more of the Announcement from the U.S. DOE, please click the link: News Release: Energy Department Renames NREL 'National Laboratory of the Rockies' |NLR.

If you would like help in looking into how to move your liquid hydrocarbon and reduce your emissions, contact us via email in the Blog and check out our ESC website!

**Disclaimer: Please see the U.S. DOE NLR’s Announcement for the specifics. **

Two NPC studies will guide the DOE and other agencies on how to improve the regulatory and permitting system, so American energy will be more reliable for communities and businesses as well as faster and cheaper.

Happy Wednesday! Hope you are keeping warm and dry this evening.

Well, we expected to hear possible changes might be coming to the U.S. Department of Energy, and after hearing FERC published a Notice of Inquiry on possible blanket certificates for natural gas last week, we weren’t surprised by the newsletter we received.

Did anyone happen to read the DOE’s Fossil Energy Newsletter on December 3, 2025, their announcement for, “Energy Department Releases National Petroleum Council Recommendations to Accelerate Permitting Reform and Strengthen U.S. Energy Infrastructure”?  In the announcement, it goes on to speak of how the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published two studies from the National Petroleum Council (NPC) which show the path the U.S. needs to innovate the energy industry and its substructure as to simplify federal permitting, eliminate burdensome regulation, and improve timelines. The NPC studies in a nutshell suggest the federal government needs to make less burdensome permitting and smart practices as well as keeping strict timelines, and private industry needs to invest in expanding pipelines and substructure as well as making improvements to current substructure.   The studies show we aren’t prepared for the demand for energy in the coming years and how they aren’t working together to be more dependable.  These two studies believe this is the key for making a dependable and durable system as well as keeping prices reasonable for American communities and businesses, and how they need to proceed to help American communities as well as help America attain energy dominance.  The NPC’s studies with its suggestions will guide the DOE and other agencies with developing smart practices, improve permitting timelines to help get the energy industry back on track with expansion as well as make practical timelines for projects. We will let you know, if we hear anything else on what helpful changes these studies bring to the energy industry.  If you would like to read more of the Announcement from the U.S. DOE, please click the link: Energy Department Releases National Petroleum Council Recommendations to AcceleratePermitting Reform and Strengthen U.S. Energy Infrastructure | Department ofEnergy. 

If you would like help in looking into how to move your liquid hydrocarbon and reduce your emissions, contact us via email in the Blog and check out our ESC website!

**Disclaimer: Please see the U.S. DOE’s Announcement for the specifics. **

Is FERC having a change of heart for LNG plants modifications and expansions and possibly reducing paperwork?

Happy Tuesday!  Hope you were able to keep warm, today. 

Did anyone happen to read the Oil & Gas Journal’s OGJ Daily Update Newsletter on November 26, 2025, their article titled, “FERC grants extension to Sempra’s Cameron LNG, explores certain blanket authorizations for LNG plants”?  In the article, it speaks on how in November the U.S. Federal Energy Regulation Commission (FERC) placed a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) in the Federal Register to get feedback on if they should create a blanket certificate program for specific activities at LNG plants like they have for interstate pipelines.  The activities which would most likely be under this certificate program would possibly include some modifications and expansions which would reduce time wasted on waiting for federal approval.  FERC is considering the change due to advances in innovation and expertise in the LNG industry.  The comment period is 60 days on the NOI. 

On another note, Sempra Infrastructure’s Cameron LNG project in Louisiana received a five-year postponement for their start date for operation which now will be March 16, 2033.  Sempra needed guarantees for their lenders of their federal approvals, so they may be able to make a final investment decision.    We will let you know, if we hear any other updates on FERC’s decision to proceed with LNG blanket authorizations!  If you would like to read more of the Oil & Gas Journal’s article, please click the link:   FERC grants extension to Sempra's Cameron LNG, explores certain blanket authorizations for LNG plants | Oil & Gas Journal.

If you would like to see FERC’s proposed rules for blanket certificates, please click the link: Federal Register :: Authorizations for Certain Activities at Liquefied Natural GasPlants.

Don’t forget to check out our ESC website or contact us via the email in the Blog, if you have a hydrocarbon liquids project you would like to see get off the ground or you would like to see what’s under your feet to help with your emissions!  

We hope you have a wonderful evening!  Keep warm!