Texas may be the “It” place for green hydrogen!

Happy Thursday!   

We haven’t heard much on green hydrogen nonetheless as other renewables like solar and wind are having hard times from what we are reading; we heard a glimmer of something on it.  Green hydrogen seems to be moving slowly forward, even if we haven’t heard much on the hydrogen hubs around the country.  Here’s what we found on the green hydrogen and in all places Texas, then again, the Gulf Coast has many blue hydrogen facilities, so why not.

Did anyone happen to read the Energy Connects Newsletter on May 1, 2025, they had reprinted an article from Bloomberg titled, “Why the green hydrogen industry is flocking to Texas”?   In the article, it speaks on how the green hydrogen industry has found inexpensive clean energy in Texas.  With the new administration renewables have been cast aside for reliable energy sources like natural gas and coal, and the federal tax credits and the U.S. Department of Energy Clean Energy Demonstration Office’s (OCED) H2Hubs Program have been eerily quiet.   Without the help from the U.S. Federal government using clean energy and water the cost to make green hydrogen is $8 to $9 per kilogram which is drastically more than non-renewable fuel energy sources, nonetheless companies have been finding their way to Texas where clean energy has set up shop.  Plug Power Inc. with a loan from the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office has started to set up shop in Graham, Texas near a wind farm and they are constructing one of their liquid hydrogen plants in a community which will use their technology.  Once completed it is expected to produce 45 tons a day.  The loan they received will be used to build up to five more plants around the country.  Another company calling Texas home will be Verdagy Inc.  They will be constructing a 60-megawatt green hydrogen project which will use their technology, and once completed they are expecting to make 9,000 tons a year and the facility will run 24 hours a day and will take advantage of Texas’ cheap clean energy, too.  These two companies believe with the cheap clean energy they will be able to bring the costs down.  Well, we wish these two companies luck bringing their technology and visions to Texas.  If you would like to read more of the Energy Connects reprinted Bloomberg article, please click the link: Why the Green Hydrogen Industry Is Flocking to Texas.

If you would like help in looking into how to clean up your emissions and other pollutants in the transportation of your hydrocarbon product, contact us via the email in the Blog and check out our ESC website!

We hope you have a wonderful evening!

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The BOEM has announced the 45-Day comment period for the 11th National OSC Program is now open.

Happy Wednesday! 

We found a follow-up to a Blog we did on last week on the Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) and the initial announcement for the 11^th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Program it appears the process has started!

Did anyone happen to receive the News Release from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on April 29, 2025, their news release “Note to Stakeholders” titled, “BOEM Seeks Public Comment for Eleventh National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program”?  In the release, it speaks how Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) will be opening the Request for Information and Comments (RFI) today, April 30, 2025, in the Federal Register for starting the process to create the 11^th National Outer Continental Shelf (OSC) Oil and Gas Leasing Program.  The BOEM is looking for public and stakeholders’ input on making a plan for the 11^th OSC Program which may include gathering any valid material and evidence associated with aiding them in designing a program which is an asset to the community, nature, and the bottom line.  The RFI is closes June 16, 2025.  If you would like to input anything to them in response to the RFI, please click the link above or see their release for further instructions.  We will keep our eyes open on anything else which comes out on the National OSC Program.  If you would like to read more of the BOEM’s News Release, please click the link: BOEM Seeks Public Comment for Eleventh National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program | 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!

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May 3rd, 2025, Lamar High School's 2nd Annual Mattress Sale!

 🎉 Exclusive offer alert! Join us on May 3rd, 10 am to 5 pm at Lamar High School for unbeatable deals on name-brand (Beautyrest, Purple, Helix, and more) mattresses. Every purchase supports our Band program. 

 

Woodside Louisiana LNG project is moving forward!

Happy Tuesday!

We love a follow-up and well this fits the bill.  The Woodside Energy Group Ltd. the owner of the formerly known project Driftwood LNG now known as Louisiana LNG is in the news again for progressing their project.  Back in January Woodside announced they had decided on Baker Hughs equipment and the FID was coming soon; check out our Blog for details.   Well, what we all have been waiting for has been announced and it is good news.

Did anyone happen to read Oil & Gas Journal’s OGJ Daily Update Newsletter on April 29, 2025, their article titled, “Woodside takes FID to develop Louisiana LNG”?   In the article, it speaks on how Woodside Energy Group Ltd. (Woodside) has made a final investment decision (FID) for their Louisiana LNG facility.  Louisiana LNG initially will have three trains and will be able to export 16.5 million tonne/year (tpy) with an expected exporting date in 2029.  Currently the project is expected to cost $17.5 billion with Stonepeak’s stake being $5.7 billion of Louisiana LNG Infrastructure LLC.   The Louisiana LNG facility has been approved to export up to 27.6 million per annum and has room to expand another two trains; additionally in 2024 they were approved for a three-year extension on the project.  We wish Woodside a speedy completion of its Louisiana LNG project!  If you would like to read more of the Oil & Gas Journal’s article, please click the link: Woodside takes FID to develop Louisiana LNG | Oil & Gas Journal.

If you would like help in looking into how to clean up your emissions and other pollutants in the transportation of your liquid product, contact us via the email in the Blog and check out our ESC website!

We hope you have a wonderful evening!

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Midwest Carbon Express Carbon Capture and Sequestration Pipeline has another setback in South Dakota!

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

We love a follow-up!  We blogged on Summit Carbon Solutions back in March 2023 and the hang-ups they had progressing their CO2 pipeline.  They were in the news in June 2024 due to a favorable ruling from North Dakota’s Supreme Court and the permits they received from Iowa’s Utility Board. Now they are in the news again for another setback!

Did anyone happen to read the Oil & Gas Journal’s OGJ Daily Update Newsletter on April 25, 2025, their article titled, “South Dakota denies CCS pipeline route application”?  The article is about Summit Carbon Solutions’ (SCS) route application for their 2,500 mile and 18-million tonne/year Midwest Carbon Express Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) Pipeline project was rejected by South Dakota’s Public Utility Commission.  SCS requested an extension to locate another route, and it too was denied.  In March, the Governor of South Dakota signed legislation which removed eminent domain from being used by the carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline to attain right of way on private property.  Then, in 2024 South Dakota’s Supreme Court made the decision CO2 is not a commodity nor is the Midwest Carbon Express a common carrier two blows from the already resistant state which help lay the groundwork for the legislation signed last month. South Dakota’s approval is a condition for one of Iowa’s permits as was North Dakota which has been given to the project.  SCS is going to apply again for the application in South Dakota with a revised and shorter route. SCS is still hoping to start construction in late summer 2026.  We wish SCS luck finding another route through South Dakota and a speedy approval.  We will try and keep you informed on any advances on this CO2 pipeline.  If you would like to check out the article from the Oil and Gas Journal, please click the link: South Dakota denies CCS pipeline route application | Oil & Gas Journal.

Summit Carbon Solutions’ Midwest Carbon Express CCS Pipeline project is expected to cross five states and cover approximately 2,500 miles and connect 57 ethanol plants.  The pipeline will end in North Dakota where the carbon dioxide will be stored underground in geologic formations.  The Midwest Carbon Express Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) Pipeline proposed route. 

Our team of experts have experience in helping you move your liquids to underground storage and navigating the permitting process, so if you would like to start a project, today!  Check out our website!

We hope you have a productive week!  See you tomorrow for more on the ever-changing energy and marine industry!

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OLCV now owns the lock and the key to DAC technology!

 Happy Friday!   

We love articles which tie to our previous Blogs.  We blogged about Occidental Petroleum’s (OXY) subsidiary 1PointFive and its projects in East Texas “Bluebonnet”, West Texas “Stratos”, Louisiana “Magnolia” and their South Texas DAC Hub last Fall for either receiving federal funds or an update.  We blogged earlier in the month on Oxy Low Carbon Ventures LLC getting their Class VI Permit for three of its wells.  Well, they are in the news again.

Did anyone happen to read the Oil & Gas Journal’s Daily Update on April 17, 2025, they had an article titled, “Occidental acquires DAC technology company Holocene”?  The article is on OXY’s Low Carbon Ventures LLC (OLCV) has recently bought Holocene Climate Corp.  Holocene makes a technology when used with their Carbon Engineering direct air capture technology captures CO2.   Holocene showed their technology in May 2024 to the public, and they were able to capture 450 parts/million CO2 and less than 90 parts/million CO2.  Now OXY’s Low Carbon Venture owns the lock and the key to their DAC technology.   We hope this helps move their projects forward and we will let you know, if we hear anything else!  If you would like more information on this article from Oil and Gas Journal, please click the links: Occidental acquires DAC technology company Holocene | 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!

We hope you have a fun and relaxing weekend!

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U.S. EIA Weekly Updates for Petroleum & Other Liquids, Natural Gas, 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, and Coal for the week ending April 25, 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 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!  Be safe! 

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

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

Happy Thursday!  We decided to post a day early to be different! 

Well, we hope you had a chance to stop by the HPF Crawfish Boil last night!  It was good eating and good company.  We hope to see you at their next evening event!

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) released their Monthly Energy Review & Electric Power Monthly Reports by April 24, 2025, they are now available from 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 Electric Power Monthly by clicking the link: https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/.

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

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

HPF Annual Crawfish Boil, tonight!

Happy Wednesday!  We hope you didn’t get too wet in the storms this morning.

We hope to see you the Houston Producers Forum (HPF) Annual Crawfish Boil tonight, April 23, 2025, 4 PM to 7 PM.  The festivities will be held at Kirby Ice House, 3333 Eastside St., Houston, Texas 77098.

The Annual Crawfish Boil is a fun time with music and chances to network with other professionals from around the oil and gas industry.  We hope to see you there!

If you need help with planning your next hydrocarbon liquids project in this low carbon world, contact us via the email in the Blog and check out our ESC website!

We hope you have a great and productive week! 

 

US BOEM will be adding notices to the Federal Register on upcoming oil and gas lease sale and other changes!

Happy Tuesday!  It’s been a lovely day so far in the city! 

Did anyone happen to read the Oil & Gas Journal’s OGJ Daily Update Newsletter on April 21, 2025, their article titled, “US BOEM begins process to replace current OCS lease sale plan”?  In the article, it speaks on the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) who has set into motion the 11^th National OSC Program to swap with the existing 10^th OSC Program which only has 3 BOEM oil and gas lease sales between 2025 to 2029 which were only for leases in the Gulf of America (Mexico). Last week the BOEM was instructed from the Secretary of the Department of Interior, Doug Burgum, to begin creating the 11^th National OSC Program and to add the 27h OSC field which is in the High Artic off the coast of Alaska.  The next step for the BOEM is to issue in the Federal Register a 45-day public comment phase for the 11^th National OSC Program where one may suggest areas and introduce issues for areas recommended.  In addition, the BOEM will issue in the Federal Register information on the new area in the High Artic field off the coast of Alaska, too.   Lastly, BOEM was instructed to progress the 2025 oil and gas lease sale by publishing its notice June 2025.  Well, it appears we have much to look for in the Federal Register in the coming weeks and months!  We will let you know, if we hear anything else!  If you would like to read more of the Oil & Gas Journal’s article, please click the link: US BOEM begins process to replace current OCS lease sale plan | Oil & Gas Journal.

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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Enbridge’s Line 5 is a little closer to reality!

Happy Monday!  We hope you had a fun and relaxing Easter weekend!  How about the rain this morning not a way to start the week, nonetheless ended up being a glorious day!

We blogged about Enbridge’s Line 5 project many times over the last 17 months; check out our Blog for more details.  We blogged earlier this year on a ruling from the Michigan Appellate court upholding one of the permits given to Enbridge Inc.’s Line 5 from the Michigan Public Service Commission. Enbridge’s Line 5 is a $500 million project which includes a tunnel which runs under the lakebed of the Straits of Mackinac where the waterway connects Lake Michigan to Lake Huron.  The project was hitting many hurdles and obstacles nonetheless the seas seem to be parting for this ambitious project.  Well, looks like Enbridge’s Line 5 is in the news again!

Did anyone happen to read the Oil & Gas Journal’s OGJ Daily Update Newsletter on April 18, 2025, their article titled, “US Army Corps moves to fast-track Enbridge Line 5 tunnel permit”?  In the article, it speaks on how Enbridge Inc. has made progress in getting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - Detroit Office to speed up their approval for their environmental impact statement (EIS) and permits for its Line 5.  Last week the USACE office decided Enbridge’s Line 5 aligned with the Trump administration’s “National Energy Emergency” executive order signed on Day 1 of the new administration which means they will be finishing the EIS for the 4.5-mile tunnel and respective 30-in. OD pipeline more quickly than the anticipated 2026 timeline.  This had to be good news to Enbridge! Enbridge’s Line 5 is on its way to be a safer, more environmentally friendly pipeline getting the U.S. Great Lakes region much needed energy.  If you would like to read more of the Oil & Gas Journal’s article, please click the link US Army Corps moves to fast-track Enbridge Line 5 tunnel permit | Oil & Gas Journal.

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

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

See what is expected to happen in the Annual Energy Outlook 2025 by clicking the link: Annual Energy Outlook 2025 - 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 terminal or pipeline project!

We wish you a fun and relaxing weekend!

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

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

Happy Friday!  We hope you have enjoyed the lovely, warm weather 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 18, 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 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!

HAPPY EASTER!  We hope you have a fun and relaxing weekend!  Be safe! 

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

Are retiring coal power plants getting a second chance?

Happy Thursday!    

We blogged on the President’s Executive Orders (EO) signed last week which helped the coal industry.  The EOs introduced changes that will support our efforts to excel in the artificial intelligence and data centers race by ensuring power is readily available whenever needed.

Did anyone see The Houston Chronicle’s Business Section on April 16, 2025, they reprinted an article from the Associated Press titled, “Trump grants emissions rule exemption to coal plants”?  In the article, it speaks on how a list has recently appeared on the U.S. Environment Protection Agency’s (EPA) website which has given a two-year reprieve of not having to following federal air standards from the Clean Air Act for a group of coal power plants destined for retirement.  Forty-seven power producers which own 66 coal powered plants will not have to clean up their emissions, including lead, mercury, benzene, and arsenic. The list includes power plants from all over the country including ones in Texas, Tennessee, Montana, and Kentucky.  The environmentalists have already chimed in on their thoughts of this current change.  We will keep you informed of anymore changes we hear!  If you would like to read more of the Associated Press’ article, please click the link: Trump exempts nearly 70 coal plants from emissions rule | AP News.

How can we help you revitalize your coal power plant?  We can help you by finding the best way to dispose your flue gas which may include enhanced oil recovery and emission sequestration, 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 week! 

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Calcasieu Pass LNG plant has finally reached the finished line!

Happy Wednesday aka Hump Day! 

You know we love a follow-up, and we blogged on Venture Global LNG Inc. at the end of 2024 on how they were starting up their Plaquemines LNG plant in Port Sulphur, Louisiana.  They then loaded their first export of LNG on their Venture Bayou LNG tanker which headed to Germany.  Last month we blogged about Venture Global filing with U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for its third phase of the Plaquemines LNG Plant last month.  We mentioned something good was coming to its Calcasieu Pass LNG plant and it’s here! 

Did anyone happen to read the Oil & Gas Journal’s OGJ Daily Update Newsletter on April 15, 2025, their article titled, “Venture Global begins commercial operations at Calcasieu Pass”?  In the article, it speaks on Venture Global LNG Inc. has finally begun commercial activity at its Calcasieu Pass LNG Plant, after over three years of waiting to repair hiccups.  The Calcasieu Pass LNG plant in Cameron Parish, Louisiana is expected to produce 10 million tonne/year (tpy).  The facility started loading vessels in the Spring of 2022 and was at full throttle within six months, nonetheless they had some technical hiccups with its plant’s power and wasn’t able to deliver to its long-term clients.  The company earlier this year finished fixing key parts to their power island and finalized the third pre-treatment system.  We wish Venture Global LNG Inc. luck expanding their Plaquemines LNG plant.  If you would like to read more of the Oil & Gas Journal’s article, please click the link:   Venture Global begins commercial operations at Calcasieu Pass | Oil & Gas Journal.

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

We hope you have a wonderful evening!

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