Panama Canal Authority has requested RFQs for their LPG pipeline and bi-coastal terminal projects.

Happy Wednesday!

You know we love a follow-up and update.  We blogged several times last year on the Panama Canal.  Well, the Panama Canal Authority is moving forward with their purposed LPG pipeline, and the drama of the two ports has more to add to its drama. 

Did anyone happen to read gCaptain Shipping Newsletter on February 2, 2026, they have an article titled, “Panama Canal Opens Bidding on Massive Pipeline and Port Projects as Court Ruling Upends Geopolitical Balance”?  The article speaks in regard to the Panama Canal Authority has announced they are accepting qualifications or RFQs for two big capital projects.  Last fall the Panama Canal Authority gauged if there is interest for an LPG pipeline which would connect the coasts and what they found was definitely.   They opened an official prequalification process last week.  The future pipeline is expected to be 76-kilometers long and will transport around 2.5 million barrels per day of propane, butane, and ethane between the two coasts.  The other projects are new container terminals on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts to help modernize to compete with other ports in the region.  The projects will pick their prospective vendors by the end of the year.   The two projects are both part of the Panama Canal Authority’s Strategic Vision for the next decade.  The announcement was shadowed by Panama’s Supreme Court ruling on CK Hutchison’s port businesses in Panama which will surely complicate the sale to the Blackrock group. We wish the Panama Canal Authority luck with finding the right companies to construct the new terminals and pipeline.  If you would like to read more of gCaptain’s article, please click the link: Panama Canal Opens Bidding on Massive Pipeline and Port Projects as Court RulingUpends Geopolitical Balance.

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!

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BOEM’s Cook Inlet Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Lease Sale 1 has its date posted and is ready for your sealed bid.

Happy Monday!  Welcome back to another week of ESC News Blog!  We hope you enjoyed your weekend!  Let’s get started. 

Did anyone happen to receive the News Release from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on January 30, 2026, their News Release titled, “BOEM Publishes Final Notice for Sale for Cook Inlet Lease Sale”?  In the release, it speaks on how Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has published the first lease sale for Alaska’s Cook Inlet and it is called, “Cook Inlet Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Lease Sale 1 (BBC1 Lease Sale)”and the sale will be livestreamed March 4^th.  BBC1 Lease Sale is the first of six required by One Big Beautiful Bill Act (BBC1) and sealed bids are due March 3 by 10 a.m. Alaska Time.  If you would like information on this oil and gas lease sale, please click the link: Big Beautiful Cook Inlet (BBC1) Oil and Gas Lease Sale | Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.  We let you know, if we hear anything else from the BOEM on the lease sale.  If you would like to read more of the BOEM’s News Release, please click the link: BOEM Publishes Final Notice of Sale for Cook Inlet Lease Sale | 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 the Final Notice. **

 

U.S. EIA Monthly Reports for MER and others are now available!

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) released their January monthly reports for Monthly Energy Review and Electric Power and others for 2026, are now available on the EIA website.

See what happened in the Monthly Energy Review (MER) by clicking the link: Total Energy Monthly Data - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

See what happened in the Petroleum Supply Monthly by clicking the link: Petroleum Supply Monthly - Energy Information Administration.

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

See what happened in the Electric Power Monthly by clicking the link: https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/.

See what happened in the Electricity Monthly Update by clicking the link: https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/update/.

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 weekend! Stay warm!

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 January 30, 2026, 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 happened last week in Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report by clicking the link: Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report - EIA.

See what happened last week in Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report Supplement (Beta) by clicking the link: https://www.eia.gov/beta/naturalgas/weekly/supplement/  

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/.

See what happened last week in Weekly Coal Production by clicking the link: https://www.eia.gov/coal/production/weekly/.

**Note: Two Reports have been discontinued: Weekly Natural Gas Dashboard and Natural Gas Weekly Update. ** 

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!  Don’t forget to charge your back-ups tonight!  Keep warm and safe this weekend!

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

Galveston Bay's first LNG Bunker Terminal for alternative marine fuel has another of duck in a row.

Happy Wednesday! 

We have a follow-up to an article we blogged on back in May 2025, on GLBP the company proposing to build a LNG bunkering terminal on the shores of Galveston Bay; check it out our Blog for details.   GLBP is in the news for a new deal. 

Did anyone happen to read the gCaptain Daily Newsletter on January 28, 2026, their article titled, “Gulf Coast Emerges as U.S. Hub for LNG Marine Fuel With TOTE-Galveston Deal”?  In the article, it speaks about Galveston LNG Bunker Port, LLC (GLBP) a joint venture has signed a Heads of Agreement recently with TOTE Services which creates a plan for American built LNG bunker vessels which include design, as well as building, financing and an agreement for chartering them for the facility with the first vessel as early as later this year.  GLBP is a following the requirements of the Jones Act with American hands being involved on all steps of vessels used on being used at American ports, and this agreement brings them one step closer to reality.  GLBP has received all their final permits from various local, state, and federal agencies, and they have selected their EPC contractors and are slowly advancing their final investment decision which is expected later this year.  We wish them luck on them making their FID!  If you would like to read more of the gCaptain’s article, please click the link:   Gulf Coast Emerges as U.S. Hub for LNG Marine Fuel With TOTE–Galveston Deal.

If you would like help in looking into how to transport your product efficiently, safely, and with less of a carbon footprint from your terminal or just find out what is underneath your feet to help with your emission reduction goals, contact us via email in the Blog and check out our ESC website!

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

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

XOM has a commercial scale CCS project in operations and their expanding client base.

Happy Tuesday!

Did anyone happen to read MSN on January 27, 2026, they had an article from Oil Price US titled, “ExxonMobil doubles down on carbon capture and storage”?  In the article, it speaks on how ExxonMobil is investing more in carbon capture and storage (CCS) in their facility in the U.S. Gulf Coast region.  In 2025, ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions section started their commercial scale CCS project.   They started gathering carbon dioxide from a Louisiana company and will be collecting around 2 million metric tons from them, and now facility is in full swing they have signed up two more companies from Louisiana.  ExxonMobil sees their CCS facility will be able to help more companies in the area.  We wish them luck with their new venture.    If you would like to read more of the article from Oil Price US published on MSN, please click the link:   ExxonMobil doubles down on carbon capture and storage.

How can we help you reduce your greenhouse gas emissions on your liquid petroleum product transportation system? We can help update your emission controls or look to see what is under your feet to help lower your emissions, contact us via email in the Blog and check out our ESC website!

We hope you have a wonderful evening!

**Disclaimer: You may be charged a fee to read the article on MSN. **

 

BOEM has asked for information on their proposed oil and gas lease sale for California.

Happy Monday!  Welcome back to another week of ESC News Blog!  We hope you have been able to be safe and warm during this recent cold snap. 

Did anyone happen to receive the News Release from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on January 26, 2026, their News Release titled, “BOEM Invites Public Input on Potential Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Areas in Southern and Central California”?  In the release, it speaks on how Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has published for two Calls for Information and Nominations for Southern and Central California for the DOI’s Draft Proposal for the 11^th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program (2026-2031).  The BOEM is looking for stakeholders and the public to select favorable areas where they would be interested in drilling or not see drilling in, whatever the case may be, and they have 30-days to add in their comments. The BOEM is not expecting the oil and gas lease sales to happen until possibly 2027.  The Federal Register will have issued the Calls for Information and Nomination tomorrow, January 27, 2026, which will open the 30-day comment period for stakeholders and the public.   We let you know, if we hear anything else from the BOEM on these proposed lease sales.  If you would like to read more of the BOEM’s News Release, please click the link: BOEM Invites Public Input on Potential Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Areas in Southern and Central California | 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! Keep warm!

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

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 January 23, 2026, 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 StorageDashboard (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!  Don’t forget to charge your back-ups tonight!  Keep warm and safe this weekend!

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

The Corpus Christi Port Commission has a new leader and new members!

Happy Thursday!

Did anyone see the Port of Corpus Christi Press Release on January 22, 2026, it was titled, “Port of Corpus Christi Commission Names New Officers, Welcomes New Commissioners Sworn in by Nueces County Judge”?  In the press release, they speak of the happenings at the recent January Commission meeting.  The meeting was held at the Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center which has finally finished its revamp and is ready for business.  The business which transpired during the meeting was Commissioner Gabe Guerra was appointed the Chairman of the Port Commission, Commissioner Wes Hoskins again was appointed Vice Chairman, and Commissioner Rajan Ahuja was appointed Secretary.  Two new Port Commissioners joined the Port Commission Michael Hunter and Amanda Torres, and they were sworn in earlier in January by Honorable Connie Scott of Nueces County.  We wish the Port of Corpus Christi and its Port Commission much continued success!  If you would like to read more of the Port of Corpus Christi’s announcement, please click the link: Port of Corpus Christi Commission Names New Officers, Welcomes New Commissioners Sworn in by Nueces County Judge - Port of Corpus Christi Port of Corpus Christi.

If you would like help in looking into how to transport your 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 Port of Corpus Christi Press Release for specifics. **

The 3rd Annual Lamar High School Band Mattress Fundraiser has been postponed!

 We have disappointing news.  The Lamar High School Band's Mattress Sale, which was scheduled for this Saturday, will be postponed until a later date.  They decided with the promising wintry weather we should place safety first.  Once a new date has been scheduled, we will let you know.   

Keep warm and safe this weekend!  

 

The Permian Basin has more oil and gas reserves to offer us!

Happy Tuesday!

Did anyone happen to read The Houston Chronicle’s Business Section on January 17, 2026, their article titled, “’Massive’ oil, gas reserves found – Enough to supply U.S. for 10 months found in Permian”?  In the article, it goes on to speak on how the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) on Wednesday, January 14, announced they have found over 28 trillion cubic feet of gas and 1.6 billion barrels of oil reserves in the Woodford and Barnett shale formations which are part of the Permian Basin.  Wow, isn’t this good news! Well, we will keep you posted on anything else we hear on this important find.  If you would like to read more of The Houston Chronicle’s article, please click the link: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/energy/article/usgs-oil-discovery-houston-companies-21298979.php.  

If you would like help in looking into how to transport your product efficiently, safely, and with less of a carbon footprint or just find out what is underneath your feet to help with your emission reduction goals, contact us via email in the Blog and check out our ESC website!

We hope you have a wonderful evening!

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

The federal advisory committee NCC is back in business with new leadership and their first meeting behind them.

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

Did anyone happen to read the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hydrocarbon and Geothermal Energy Office Release on January 15, 2026, their announcement, “Energy Department Convenes First National Coal Council Meeting Under Renewed Charter, Reaffirming Coal’s Role in Unleashing American Energy”?  In the announcement, it goes on to speak on how the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has restored the National Coal Council’s (NCC) charter and the NCC has had their first meeting.  The NCC is a federal advisory committee made up of field workers, government and industry authorities, and they selected their leaders.  The NCC will help the coal industry by coming up with everyday solutions to keep the coal sector in business helping with America’s energy dominance.   The NCC leaders selected are Kyle Haustviet and Joseph Giove both from the DOE, Tom Sarkus from the NETL, James Grech from Peabody Energy, and Jimmy Brock of Core Natural Resources, Inc.  There will be four regional coal workshops coming soon, so they may find out the needs, wants, and what is working for the coal industry.  We will let you know, if we hear anything interesting from the NCC.  If you would like to read more of the Announcement from the U.S. DOE’s Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office, please click the link: Energy Department Convenes First National Coal Council Meeting Under Renewed Charter,Reaffirming Coal’s Role in Unleashing American Energy | Department of Energy.

If you would like to see who else is a member, please click the link: members.pdf

How may we help you revitalize your coal power plant?  We can help by finding the best way to dispose of your flue gas which may include enhanced oil recovery and emission sequestration, contact us via email in the Blog and check out our ESC website!

We hope you have a wonderful evening.

**Disclaimer: Please see the Immediate Announcement from the U.S. DOE for specifics. **

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 January 16, 2026, 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!  Keep safe and warm!

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 January 16, 2026, 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/.

Note: Please be aware there is a Federal Holiday next week on Monday, January 19, 2026, and Federal Offices will be closed, and some of the EIA updates will be delayed to the following week according to their email. 

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!

Reminder: 8 days to our band fundraiser! Don't forget to come by,

 

Tell them Claire sent you!