Has LOOP had a spill off the coast of Louisiana?

Happy Tuesday!

Did anyone happen to read the gCaptain Daily Newsletter on March 9, 2026, their article titled, “Crude Oil Spill Draws Large Response at Nation’s Only Deepwater VLCC Port”?  In the article, it speaks on how an ongoing cleanup has been happening off the coast of Louisiana due to a spill tied to Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP) which was reported at the end of February.  This all hands a deck cleanup has federal and state authorities hopping trying to recover 750 barrels of crude and currently they have reclaimed 664 barrels.  This operation has over 460 workers, 60 vessels, over 28000 feet of recovery barrier trying to lasso up the crude, and eyes in the air trying to trail the oil and guide recovery.   Federal and state wildlife agencies are keeping an eye on the wildlife in the area as well as monitor the environment for effects of the spill.  If you off the coast of Louisiana by Grand Isle tune in to VHF-FM Channel 16 for current status, so you are not in the cleanup crew’s way.  We will let you know, if we hear anything else interesting on this matter.  If you would like to read more of the article from gCaptain’s, please click the link:   Crude Oil Spill Draws Large Response at Nation’s Only Deepwater VLCC Port.

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.

If you wondered if Lamar High School Band has rescheduled their Mattress Sale, indeed it has the new date is Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 10 am to 6 pm.  Come on down and get a great deal and help support the band, too.

 We hope you have a wonderful evening!

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BOEM approximates over 65 billion barrels of oil and over 218 trillion cubic feet are yet to be discovered offshore according to newly released 2026 National Assessment of OCS.

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 March 9, 2026, their News Release titled, “BOEM Releases 2026 National Assessment of Undiscovered Oil and Gas Resources on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf”?  In the release, it speaks on how Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has released their 2026 National Assessment for U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OSC) which is published every half decade.  The current National Assessment has estimated there is over 65 billion barrels of oil and over 218 trillion (Yes, you read right, trillion with a T.) cubic feet of natural gas, yet to be found oil and gas.  The outer continental shelf includes four areas off of the United States coast: Gulf of America (Mexico) OSC, Alaska OSC, Atlantic OSC and Pacific OSC.  The Gulf OSC has the most oil and Alaska OSC has the most unfound natural gas according to the assessment.  The BOEM believes with current techniques for offshore drilling and production we have over century of oil and gas.  We let you know, if we hear anything else interesting from the BOEM.  If you would like to read more of the BOEM’s News Release, please click the link: BOEM Releases 2026 National Assessment of Undiscovered Oil and Gas Resources on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf | 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!

Remember the Houston Livestock and Rodeo and Spring Break are ongoing, so travel with care.  We hope you have a wonderful evening and a great week

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

U.S. EIA Monthly Reports for Petroleum Marketing is now available!

Happy Friday!

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) released their monthly reports for Petroleum Supply, Petroleum Marketing, and Others for March 2026, is 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/.

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 fun and relaxing 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 March 6, 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/.

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!

Offshore oil and gas lease sale in Alaska's Cook Inlet was a bust!

Happy Thursday!  

We promised when we heard what happens in the first BBC1 lease sale we would let you know. (Check it out our blog in early February.)  Did anyone happen to read the Oil & Gas Journal’s OGJ Daily Update Newsletter on March 5, 2026, they had an article titled, “Federal government, Alaska host lackluster Cook Inlet lease sale”?  In the article, it speaks on how Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) had their first Cook Inlet Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Lease Sale 1 (BBC1) Lease Sale and there were no bids.  This was the first sale out of six mandated by One Big Beautiful Bill Act.  The region the BOEM was offering leases on were in the northern area of Cook Inlet Planning Area which included just under one million acres or 216 blocks.  The State of Alaska had a concurrent lease sale for a bit less than 3 million acres, and they only received one bid under value for 20-acres. Appears not much interest in Alaska for drilling currently, maybe the next one will go better.  If we hear anything else from the BOEM we will let you know.  If you would like to read more of Oil and Gas Journal’s article, please click the link:   Federal government, Alaska host lackluster Cook Inlet lease sales | Oil & Gas Journal,

If you would like help in looking into how to transport your product more efficiently and with less of a carbon footprint or you would like to update your equipment to make it more efficient with less emissions, contact us via the email in the Blog and check out our ESC website!

Well, the Houston Livestock and Rodeo is in its fourth day.  If you’re interested in what is going on at this world class event or you want to see the performers’ line-up for this season; please click the link for information: The Official Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Website.

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

**Disclaimer: You may be charged a fee to read the Oil and Gas Journal’s article. **

Will there be a rival to the Panama Canal?

Happy Wednesday!

We couldn’t help ourselves, after all the drama happening in Panama over its ports and canal a new player for moving containers between the Atlantic and Pacific might be what the doctor ordered.  Did anyone happen to read MSN on March 4, 2026, they had an article from Newsweek titled, “Mexico’s multi-billion megaproject could rival Panama Canal”?  In the article, it speaks on how Mexico is building the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec which is connecting the Atlantic to the Pacific.  The rail-to-port project is costing upwards of $7.5 billion and will be approximately 188-mile-long rail system with innovation and modernization on assets along the way and it will be completed this year.  The article goes on to say they expect 1.4 million containers to move between the coasts and the trip taking approximately six hours.  Mexico is hoping to be an alternate dry canal especially in drought years.  If you would like to read more of the article from Newsweek published on MSN , please click the link:   Mexico's multi-billion megaproject could rival Panama Canal.

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.

If you wondered if Lamar High School Band has rescheduled their Mattress Sale, indeed it has the new date is Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 10 am to 6 pm.  Come on down and get a great deal and help support the band, too.

Well, the Houston Livestock and Rodeo is in its third day.  If you’re interested in what is going on at this world class event or you want to see the performers’ line-up for this season; please click the link for information: The Official Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Website.

 We hope you have a wonderful evening!

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

A CO2 venture in Texas is getting closer to coming online.

Happy Tuesday!

You know we love an update and we have blogged on Oxy’s “Stratos” several times since 2023 even when their 1PointFive received their Class VI Well permits from the EPA last spring for this important carbon capture and sequestration project (CCUS). Check out our blogs on the history of “Stratos” and the other DAC projects 1PointFive has.  We have some good news! 

Did anyone happen to read the Oil & Gas Journal’s OGJ Daily Update Newsletter on March 3, 2026, they had an article titled, “Occidental Petroleum, 1PointFive STRATOS DAC Plant nears startup in Texas Permian Basin”?  In the article, it speaks on how Occidental Petroleum Corp.’s (OXY) 1PointFive is close to completing Phase 1 construction and Phase 2 start up for operation is on the horizon for this direct air capture (DAC) facility.  Stratos will have three wells to deposit carbon dioxide (CO2) in saline reservoirs deep underground.  We wish Oxy’s 1PointFive luck storing the CO2 deep underground and helping to improve the air quality for local communities.  If you would like to read more of Oil and Gas Journal’s article, please click the link:   Occidental Petroleum, 1PointFive STRATOS DAC plant nears startup in Texas Permian basin | Oil & Gas Journal.

If you would like help in looking into how to transport your product more efficiently and with less of a carbon footprint or you would like to update your equipment to make it more efficient with less emissions, 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: You may be charged a fee to read the Oil and Gas Journal’s article. **

US DOE has licensed another LNG export project for trade with non-FTA countries.

Happy Monday!  Welcome back to another week of ESC News Blog!  We hope you have had a fun and relaxing weekend.  Let’s get started.         

Did anyone happen to read the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hydrocarbon and Geothermal Energy Office Release on February 25, 2026, their announcement, “ENERGY DEPARTMENT APPROVES EXPORT EXPANSION AT CORPUS CHRISTI LNG”?  In the announcement, it goes on to speak on how the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) last week published approval of Cheniere Energy’s Corpus Christi Stage 3 project for exporting LNG to non-Free Trade Agreement (non-FTA) countries.  Cheniere’s Corpus Christi Stage 3 venture has already made their final investment decision for the project which will expand the facility with Trains 8 & 9.  We will keep you posted on anything interesting we hear out of the DOE.  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 Approves Export Expansion at Corpus Christi LNG | Department of Energy.

If you would like help in looking into how to transport your liquid 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!

Well, the Houston Livestock and Rodeo has started.  If you’re interested in going to this world class event or you want to see the performers’ line-up for this season; please click the link for information: The Official Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Website.

We hope you have a wonderful evening.

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

 

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

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) released their February 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 Company Level Imports by clicking the link: Company Level Imports - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

See what happened in the Natural Gas Monthly by clicking the link: Natural Gas Monthly Report.

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!

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

Happy Friday!  Happy Go-Texan Day!

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 February 27, 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!

Heads up!  In case you haven’t noticed the increased traffic today, the Houston BBQ Championship in happening.  Be careful traveling around the city this weekend! We hope you have a fun and relaxing weekend! 

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

US DOE published NOFO for innovative geothermal projects.

Happy Thursday!       

Did anyone happen to read the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hydrocarbon and Geothermal Energy Office Release on February 25, 2026, their announcement, “ENERGY DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES $171.5 MILLION TO EXPAND U.S. GEOTHERMAL ENERGY”?  In the announcement, it goes on to speak on how the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Notice of Opportunity for $171.5 million of federal funding available for qualified geothermal projects looking to advance electricity generation and exploratory drilling.  The DOE is taking Letter of Intent and application for projects looking for funding to validate their innovative ideas for geothermal to help with electricity production and exploratory drilling, and they have six areas to apply under with the deadlines approaching soon.  We will keep you posted on anything interesting we hear out of the DOE.  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 Announces $171.5 Million To Expand U.S. Geothermal Energy |Department of Energy.

If you are interested in this Notice of Funding Opportunity for geothermal, please click the link: DOE: CMEI eXCHANGE: Funding Opportunities

If you would like help in looking into how to transport your liquid 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: Please see the Immediate Announcement from the U.S. DOE for specifics. **

Update on the takeover of Panama’s bicoastal ports.

Happy Wednesday!

Well, we couldn’t pass up clarifying a couple things from yesterday’s blog.  We did say we would let you know, if we hear anything else on this drama!

Did anyone happen to read the gCaptain Daily Newsletter on February 25, 2026, they reprinted an article from Reuters titled, “CK Hutchinson Says Panama Threatened Employees With Prosecution in Port Takeover Dispute”?  In the article, it speaks on how earlier in the week the Panamanian government had taken possession of the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal from PPC, a subsidiary of CK Hutchinson, after a ruling from its Supreme Court negated its contract.  The article went on to clarify Maersk’s APM Terminals Panama and MSC’s TIL Panama were selected for two temporary concessions which may last until August 2027.  APM Terminals Panama will be in charge of Balboa and TIL Panama will be in charge of Cristóbal.  Panama will be changing how they award future contracts due to the ruling from its Supreme Courts. We will let you know, if we hear anything else interesting on this drama.  If you would like to read more of the article from Reuters published on gCaptain’s, please click the link:   Panama Seizes Canal Ports From CK Hutchison | gCaptain.

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.

If you wondered if Lamar High School Band has rescheduled their Mattress Sale, indeed it has the new date is Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 10 am to 6 pm.  Come on down and get a great deal and help support the band, too.

 We hope you have a wonderful evening!

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

What’s next for the bi-coastal Panamanian ports?

Happy Tuesday!

We love a follow-up and the drama over Panama’s bi-coastal ports has been a real nail biter.   Earlier this year Panama’s Supreme Court ruled the CK Hutchingson Holdings subsidiary Panama Ports Company (PPC) lease concession was unconstitutional and have steps have been taken to reclaim the ports?  Maybe!

Did anyone happen to read MSN on February 24, 2026, they had an article from Newsweek titled, “Panama Canal port seized in blow to China”?  In the article, it speaks on how yesterday the Panamanian government has taken possession of the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal from PPC due to the ruling in January by its Supreme Court.  Panama’s Maritime Authority has selected Maersk’s APM Terminals as the temporary concession holder of the terminals of Balboa and Cristóbal.  China has stated they are looking into what their recourse is for the Panama’s court’s decision.  The ports were part of the property the BlackRock consortium was purchasing, now the deal is on hold.  If we hear anything else on this drama, we will let you know.  If you would like to read more of the article from Newsweek published on MSN, please click the link:   Panama Canal ports seized in blow to China.

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.

If you wondered if Lamar High School Band has rescheduled their Mattress Sale, indeed it has the new date is Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 10 am to 6 pm.  Come on down and get a great deal and help support the band, too.

 We hope you have a wonderful evening!

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

Another ExxonMobil CO2 venture is online in Louisiana.

Happy Monday!  Welcome back to another week of ESC News Blog!  Hope you ere able to get outside and enjoy the weather.

Did anyone happen to read the Oil & Gas Journal’s OGJ Daily Update Newsletter on February 19, 2026, they had an article titled, “ExxonMobil transporting, storing captured CO2 from second operation in Louisiana”?  In the article, it speaks on how ExxonMobil has another carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) facility online and operational in Louisiana.  The facility collects carbon dioxide (CO2) from NG3 gathering system at the NG3 Gillis plant, and it is anticipated to collect almost 1.2 million metric tons of CO2 a year from the natural gas flow, then the natural gas will continue its journey to coast.  The two CCS ventures are capable of collecting 3.2 million tons per year which will eventually be stored in geological formations deep in the Earth, currently they are using it for enhanced oil recovery.  We wish ExxonMobil luck storing the CO2 deep underground and helping improve air quality for local communities.  If you would like to read more of Oil and Gas Journal’s article, please click the link:   ExxonMobil transporting, storing captured CO2 from second operation in Louisiana | Oil & Gas Journal.

Check out our Blog at the end of January for information on XOM's other CCS facility.  

If you would like help in looking into how to transport your product more efficiently and with less of a carbon footprint or you would like to update your equipment to make it more efficient with less emissions, 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: You may be charged a fee to read the Oil and Gas Journal’s article. **

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 February 20, 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! 

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