MARAD’s PIDP has opened another round of federal funding for American ports.

Happy Monday!  Welcome back to another week of ESC News Blog.  I hope you have been out enjoying the beautiful and had an enjoyable weekend!  Let’s get started. 

Did anyone happen to read the gCaptain Daily Newsletter on March 27, 2026, their article titled, “Trump DOT Rolls Out $488M Port Funding Push to ‘Restore Maritime Dominance’”?  In the article, it speaks on the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently announced another round for the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) which was part of the previous administration $2.25 billion five-year program to help ports around the country with improvements for their infrastructure and logistics to keep us moving.   PIDP has $488 million in federal money to partner with US ports for improvements such as cargo handling and innovative ways get containers out of ports to consumers.  They have set around a quarter or around $120 million of the funding to help smaller ports in particular.  The PIDP is now going to be part of the push for American maritime dominance which is a priority and part of the US maritime strategy.  We wish those ports throwing their hats in for the federal funds, “good luck!”  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:   Trump DOT Rolls Out $488M Port Funding Push to ‘Restore Maritime Dominance’.

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!

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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 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!

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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 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 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!

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Be careful when you drive around Houston; I-10 is supposed to be a mess over the weekend.  We hope you have a fun and relaxing weekend!   

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

CVOW has started to produce energy for Virginia’s power grid.

Happy Thursday!

Did anyone happen to read the gCaptain Daily Newsletter on March 25, 2026, their article titled, “Dominion’s $11.5B Virginia Offshore Wind Project Delivers First Power After Legal Figh, Cost Surge”?  In the article, it speaks on the current status of Dominion’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project which has had an uphill battle to create the largest offshore wind installation in the U.S.   In spite of the disruptions, CVOW has produced its first electricity which powered the local grid off Virginia with 2.6 gigawatts; started-up has begun as they continue building additional wind turbines to reach their final goal of 176- turbine facility, and they are approximately three-quarters of the way done.  CVOW is only part of Virginia’s plan to use all available energy sources to power its grid.  We wish Dominion luck completing their project.  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:   Dominion’s $11.5B Virginia Offshore Wind Project Delivers First Power After Legal Fight, Cost Surge.

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!

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CNSOER is asking for bids for offshore leases on the Scotian Shelf and Slope and the deadline is in April.

Happy Wednesday!

The Super Bowl of Energy or CERAWeek started on Monday in Houston, Texas, and the US-Iranian War has been the hot topic from the news we have been reading.  Well, we read something a bit out of the ordinary and decided we should pass it along.

Did anyone happen to read the Offshore Daily Newsletter on March 25, 2026, their article titled, “Canadian officials visit CERAWeek to promote energy opportunities offshore Nova Scotia”?  In the article, it speaks on how Canadian and Nova Scotia representatives of the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator (CNSOER) have been letting visitors at CERAWeek know of the current opportunities offshore Nova Scotia on the Scotian Shelf and Slope, and the regulatory environment is motivated to help them succeed, as well as a supply chain is in place.  Currently, 13 parcels of offshore are available near Sable Island and adjacent areas and bids will be accepted until April 28^th (Please, click the link for more information: Petroleum-Related Call for Bids NS25-1P | CNSOER.).   Offshore of Nova Scotia is a rare opportunity to discover how much natural gas and oil is in this minimally developed location; it is estimated there may be more than 45 to almost 150 trillion cubic feet of natural gas (yes, you read correctly trillion), and around 20 to almost 50 billion barrels of oil according to the article.  It will be interesting to hear who will approach this opportunity especially in light Canada buys their natural gas from abroad.  We will let you know, if we hear anything else on this Canadian asset!  If you would like to read more of the Oil & Gas Journal’s article, please click the link:   Canadian officials visit CERAWeek to promote energy opportunities offshore Nova Scotia |Offshore Magazine.

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! 

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Trans Mountain Corp. has plans for their mainline.

Happy Tuesday!

We love a follow-up.  We blogged on Trans Mountain Corp.’s pipeline expansion back in 2024 and when it finally was running was a big relief for the Canadian company, especially after all the delays and cost overruns.  They are in the news with big plans for the pipeline.

Did anyone happen to read MSN on March 24, 2026, they had an article from C. Considerable titled, “Trans Mountain plans new capacity additions”?  In the article, it speaks on how Trans Mountain Corp. is planning on adding capacity to their pipeline as soon as 2027.  Trans Mountain Corp. is planning on expanding their mainline with several offshoots from it.  The company has kept under wraps the exact details, nonetheless changes are coming to the pipeline.  We wish them luck with their expansion plans and if we hear any details, we will let you know.    If you would like to read more of the article from C. Considerable published on MSN, please click the link:   Trans Mountain plans new capacity additions.

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!

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DOE has released 45.2 million barrels from the SPR in Texas and Louisiana.

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.         

You know we like to keep up with the happenings at the Department of Energy’s SPR.  Well, here is something we rarely hear from the SPR.  They published who they released sweet and sour crude oil to in an exchange program to help with the rising price of oil caused by the Middle East Conflict.  Here are some of the details.

Did anyone happen to read the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hydrocarbon and Geothermal Energy Office Release on March 20, 2026, their announcement, “ENERGY DEPARTMENT BEGINS DELIVERING SPR BARRELS AT RECORD SPEEDS”?  In the announcement, it goes on to speak on how the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) last week published ten companies who have been granted some of the initial 172 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) and its Emergency Exchange Program.  The SPR announced less than 10 days ago their offer to release oil, and on Friday, March 20, the SPR released 45.2 million barrels which is the beginning of the releases from the Emergency Exchange program.   In this initial exchange, the SPR will receive back 55 million barrels.  The oil was released from three SPR locations; 10 million from Bayou Choctaw, over 15 million from Bryan Mound and over 19 million barrels from West Hackberry.   A few of the companies awarded contracts were BP Products North America (5-millon barrels), Gunvor USA LLC (over 3 million barrels), Shell Trading (US) Company (over 16 million barrels), Marathon Petroleum Company LP (over 7 million barrels), as well as others.  We will keep you posted on anything interesting we hear out of the DOE and the SPR.  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 Begins Delivering SPR Barrels at Record Speeds | Department ofEnergy.

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

 

3rd Annual Lamar High School Mattress Fundraiser is tomorrow!

 

The 3rd Annual Lamar High School Mattress Fundraiser is here! You deserve a better night’s sleep! Come out tomorrow, March 21^st, 2026, from 10am – 5pm to try out over 35 different styles from brands like Helix, Purple, Beautyrest, and others. We have sheets and pillows, too!  You’ll save money. You’ll sleep better. You’ll support the school band. This is ONE DAY ONLY. We can't be successful without your help marking your calendar and spreading the word! Bring your family & friends! Have fun shopping for better sleep. Save Money. Sleep Better. Support our group! We can't achieve our dreams without you investing in yours!

Lamar High School in Houston, Texas.  Come on down and help us raise funds for new band instruments. 

Have a great 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 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 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!

It’s closing weekend for the Houston Livestock and Rodeo, so travel with care. Tomorrow is the big day for Lamar H.S. Band’s Mattress Sale.  We hope to see you there. 

We hope you have a fun and relaxing weekend!  

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

 

BLM had a successful NPR-A Oil and Gas Lease Sale.

Happy Thursday!

We always enjoy a follow-up story, and we did say, if we heard anything else on this Alaskan wonderland!  The recent offshore oil and gas lease sale was a bust for Alaska’s Cook Inlet, see our Blog in January for details.  Last October, we blogged on how the U.S. BLM showed interest in the National Petroleum Reserve- Alaska (NPR-A), and they were considering opening more of it for an upcoming oil and gas lease sale.  Well, the lease sale has come and gone and here’s the skinny!

Did anyone happen to read the Oil & Gas Journal’s OGJ Daily Update Newsletter on March 19, 2026, their article titled, “Federal NPR-A lease sale hits record for revenues and tracts receiving bids”?  In the article, it speaks on how U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) and its Office of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) have published the results from the NPR-A Oil and Gas Lease Sale which happened yesterday, March 18, 2026.   The NPR-A Lease Sale reached a new record of $164.7 million.  Proposed were 625 tracts of land of the which is over 5.5 million acres around one fifth of the NPR was offered for lease.  Only eleven companies threw their hats into the ring, nonetheless 430 bids on 187 tracts encompassing over 1.3 million acres the participants tendered offers, too.  Some of the successful high bidders were North Slope Exploration LLC (78 leases), Repsol E&P/Shell Frontier LLC (43 leases), ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc. (30 leases), ExxonMobil Alaska (24 leases), and Epoch Oil & Gas LLC (8 leases).  The State of Alaska is a winner, too, and they will get around $82 million of the $164.7 million from the lease sale and starting mid-2030 they will acquire more of the lease sale proceeds. We will let you know, if we hear anything else on this American asset!  If you would like to read more of the Oil & Gas Journal’s article, please click the link:   Federal NPR-A lease sale hits record for revenues and tracts receiving bids | Oil & Gas Journal.

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!  

The Houston Livestock and Rodeo is winding down, so remember travel with care.

Two days until the Lamar H.S. Band Mattress Sale; keep posted for details.

We hope you have a wonderful evening! 

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Venture Global’s Phase 2 of its Cameron Parish LNG plant has obtained financing and made its FID.

Happy Wednesday!

Well, we did say if we heard and news from Venture Global, we would let you know.  Did anyone happen to read EnergyTech’s Transition Newsletter on March 18, 2026, their article titled, “Venture Global Closes $8.6B Financing to Build CP2 LNG 2nd Phase”?  In the article, it speaks on how Venture Global has obtained financing and made their Final Investment Decision (FID) on Phase 2 of CP2.   Venture Global made their FID to move forward with the project. Venture Global's CP2 Phase 2 has obtained $8.6 billion in funding to construct this expansion.  They are currently building Phase 1, after making the FID last summer. We wish Venture Global luck finishing the on time and on budget!  If you would like to read more of the article from EnergyTech, please click the link: Venture Global Closes $8.6B Financing to Build CP2 LNG 2nd Phase | Energy Tech.

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!

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BOEM opening EIS for Santa Clara Unit offshore California.

Happy Tuesday! 

The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Department of Energy have been on the move lately.  Last week, the DOE told Sable Energy their asset off the coast of California needs to be restarted and wow, what a hornet’s nest that awoken.   Now the BOEM has more in store for offshore of California.

Did anyone happen to receive the News Release from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on March 17, 2026, their News Release titled, “BOEM Analyzes Proposed Offshore Well Stimulation Work at Platform Gilda offshore California”?  In the release, it speaks on how Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has released a Notice of Intent for the Santa Clara Unit Development and Production Plan and with the current emergency rules now they have to do an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) within 28 days of the NOI.   NOI unlocks a 10-day window to add comments for stakeholders and governmental organizations.  The BOEM will have an online meeting in the afternoon of March 24, 2026, please see the BOEM news brief for details and to sign up.  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 Analyzes Proposed Offshore Well Stimulation Work at Platform Gilda offshore 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!

Remember the Houston Livestock and Rodeo is 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. **

 

Venture Global’s Plaquemines LNG plant was given a little boast by DOE granting them to export more LNG.

Happy Monday! Welcome back to another week of ESC News Blog!  Hope you enjoyed your weekend and the nice weather.  Let’s get started.   

We blogged on Venture Global’s non-Free Trade Agreement (non-FTA) for CP2 back in October, and they were given permission to ship up to 3.96 billion cubic feet of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).  Well, they are in the news again for their Plaquemines LNG facility in Louisiana and looks like they will be shipping more out.  

Did anyone happen to read the DOE’s Hydrocarbon and Geothermal Energy Office’s News Release on March 13, 2026, their announcement for, “Energy Department Approves Immediate Additional LNG Exports from Plaquemines LNG”?  In the announcement, it goes on to speak of Venture Global and their Plaquemines LNG plant in Louisiana may ramp up production and export almost 4 billion cubic feet a day (Bcf/d) to non-Free Trade Agreement (non-FTA) and FTA countries with an updated permit issued by the Department of Energy.   Venture Global’s Plaquemines LNG Plant came online at the end of 2024, and they already had the permission to export more than 3 Bcf/d of LNG with this new authorization they may ship 3.85 Bcf/d. Well, we will keep you posted on any other news we hear coming out of the DOE.  If you would like to read more of the Announcement from the U.S. DOE, please click the link: Energy Department Approves Immediate Additional LNG Exports from Plaquemines LNG.

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!

Reminder: 5 more days until Lamar H.S. Band mattress sale.  Keep tuned for information. 

**Disclaimer: Please see the U.S. DOE’s Announcement for the 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 March 13, 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).

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

Have a good weekend!  Keep safe!

U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released their Annual Energy Outlook: Retrospective 2025, and it is now available on their website!

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) released their Annual Energy Outlook Retrospective 2025; it is now available from the EIA website. 

Check out what happened in the Annual Energy Outlook Retrospective 2025 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 transport your liquids!

Have a safe and relaxing weekend!