U.S. DOI released annual funds to several Gulf states, and they instruct the BOEM to get oil and gas sale lease for the GOA on the calendar!

Happy Friday! 

We know we don’t usually cover any stories on Friday, nonetheless we couldn’t resist this one.    

Did you hear last week the Department of Interior (DOI) released annual funds to several Gulf states and counties from the collected royalties and federal funds for various projects which are underway.  Out of the $2.35 billion $353.6 million where distributed to several Gulf states.  The State of Texas and 18 of its coastal counties received more than $95 million.  The State of Louisiana and 19 of its coastal counties received over $156 million.  We guess you can say there is something to having oil and gas lease sales.   If you would like to read more of the announcement from the DOI, please click the link: Interior Department Disburses $353.6 Million from Gulf of America Outer ContinentalShelf Leases | U.S. Department of the Interior.

Did anyone happen to read the newsletter from the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) This Week at Interior on April 4, 2025, their announcement titled, “Secretary Burgum Directs Oil/Gas Lease Sale in Gulf of America”? In the announcement, it goes on to speak in regard to how Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum, recently instructed the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to get the next oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of America (Mexico) (AOM) for the Outer Continental Shelf on the calendar soon as possible.  The article goes on to say the BOEM returned with they will possibly issue a notice in June 2025 for a sale.  Wow, that is fast considering the have to line up their ducks and we believe it took 12 to 18 months in previous sales, so they could complete their environmental studies and such.  We wish the BOEM luck with this expediated timeline.  If you would like to read more of the Department of Interior’s Newsletter Announcement, please click the link: Department of the Interior Announces New 2025 Lease Sale in the Gulf of America | U.S.Department of the Interior.

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 and a great weekend!  

**Disclaimer: Please see the Department of Interior’s Newsletter Announcement for details. **

U.S. EIA released their Quarterly Coal Report and Coal Distribution Report and they are now available!

The U.S. Energy Information Administration released their Quarterly Coal Report and Coal Distribution Report, and they are now available from the EIA website. 

See what happened in the Quarterly Coal Report, by clicking the link: https://www.eia.gov/coal/production/quarterly/.

See what happened in the Quarterly Coal Distribution Report, by clicking the link: https://www.eia.gov/coal/distribution/quarterly/.

If you need some help with your next hydrocarbon project or you want to see what’s beneath your feet to help reduce your emissions, give us a call 281-901-5554 or email us through the Blog!

 Enjoy your weekend!

EIA Monthly Reports for Petroleum Marketing Monthly, Densified Biomass Fuel, and Others are now available!

Happy Friday!

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

See what happened in the Petroleum Marketing Monthly by clicking the link: Petroleum Marketing Monthly (PMM) - April With Data for January 2025.

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

See how crude moved in the Monthly U.S. Movement of Crude Oil by Rail by clicking the link: U.S. Movements of Crude Oil by Rail.

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 Monthly Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production by clicking the link: EIA-914 monthly production report.

See what happened in the Natural Gas Monthly by clicking the link: Natural Gas Monthly (NGM) - Energy Information Administration - March 2025 With Datafor January 2025.

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 Monthly Biofuels Capacity and Feedstocks Update by clicking the link: Monthly Biofuels Capacity and Feedstocks Update - 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 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!  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, and Coal are all now available!

Happy Friday!  Hope you weren’t blown over by the wind, today!

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Weekly Reports for Petroleum and Other Liquids, Gasoline and Diesel Fuel, Natural Gas, and Coal for the week ending April 4, 2025, are all now available from the EIA website. 

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

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).  Unfortunately, this is the last weekly update until the Fall.  We’ll be removing it on next week’s weekly.

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:  Weekly Coal Production by State.

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!  Hopefully, this wind will move out of the area! 

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

DOE’s Office of the SPR has awarded a contract for a new team to run and maintain this important America Asset!

Happy Thursday!   We hope you are enjoying the Spring weather!

At this point, you know how we enjoy writing follow-ups or updates for our Blog!  We wrote about the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) several times last year for having either purchased or returned to them crude oil to fill this American asset.  According to their website as of March 28, 2025, they have 396.4 million barrels of oil in this crucial asset.  Well, the U.S. DOE Petroleum Reserve’s Office was fairly quiet at the end of last year nonetheless today they announced something!

Did anyone happen to read the DOE’s CESER Updates Newsletter for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve on April 3, 2025, their update included, “Department of Energy Awards Management and Operating (M&O) Contract for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve”?  In the DOE’s updates, the Office of Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has announced their will be a change coming this, Summer.  The SPR has picked a new company to run and maintain these important facilities and distribution systems, and the new company is Strategic Storage Partners, LLC.   They were awarded the $1.4 billion contract to run the SPR system in the Gulf states for approximately the next five-years starting in June with a possibility to add another five years.  We wish them luck in their transition for maintaining and running the SPR in Texas and Louisiana!  We will keep you informed on anything further we hear from the SPR.  If you would like to read more of the announcement from the DOE’s Office of Strategic Petroleum Reserves, please click the link: Department of Energy Awards Management and Operating (M&O) Contract for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

If you would like help in looking into how to transport your liquid petroleum 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 update from CESER for specifics. **

 

The U.S. DOE has removed another obstacle in their strive to get American LNG exported.

Happy Wednesday!   

Did anyone happen to read the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fossil Energy and Carbon Management Release on April 1, 2025, their announcement, “Energy Department Takes Action to Remove Barriers for Requests to LNG Export Commencement Date Extensions”?  In the announcement, it goes on to speak on how the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) said they have made a change for those who need to delay their commencement date by removing the previous administration’s rigid measures for approved LNG projects.  The new measure will be based on commonsense.   The DOE’s new policy will still examine a company’s application for an extension of their Non-Free Trade Agreement (non-FTA) export permit by examining the status of construction and they will take into consideration the cause of the delay which may have been out of the company’s control.  A non-FTA export permit for is seven years.  Since the new administration has taken the reins there have been a few extensions granted.  If you would like to read more of the Announcement from the U.S. DOE’s Fossil Energy and Carbon Management Office, please click the link: Energy Department Takes Action to Remove Barriers for Requests to LNG ExportCommencement Date Extensions.

If you would like help in looking into how to reduce your methane emissions with emission controls and help with adopting best practices, 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. **

 

GCPD has a new face on their management team to help with the advancement of the Coastal Texas Project!

Happy Tuesday!  Happy April Fool's Day!

Did anyone happen to see the Coastal Quarterly Newsletter from Gulf Coast Protection District (GCPD) on March 28, 2025, titled, “New Leadership Announcement”?  Gulf Coast Protection District (GCPD) has found a new Executive Director, Coalter Baker.  Mr. Baker will run the day-to-day activities of the GCPD as well as collaborate with all parties involved in this coastal project.  Mr. Baker has an extensive background in working with the public and private sectors and he will be bringing this experience to the GCPD.   Mr. Baker was previously the Senior Director of Public Policy at the Greater Houston Partnership where he helped with the guiding principles which have made lasting impacts on the communities in Greater Houston.  He will be bringing this passion to the GCPD!  We wish him much success in helping the GCPD protect coastal communities!    If you would like to read more of the Announcement from the GCPD, please click the link: Gulf Coast Protection District Names Coalter Baker Executive Director / Gulf Coast Protection District.

The next GCPD Board Meeting is Wednesday, April 9^th, 2025, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1150 Gemini Street, Houston, TX 77058.  Check out their website for further information. 

If you would like help in looking into how to move your hydrocarbon liquids and reduce your emissions, 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 GCPD’s Announcement for specifics. **