Kinder Morgan Announces New General Counsel
February 26, 2019
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Coal Mining’s Decline: Bankruptcy Judge Strips Retiree Healthcare and Union Contract, Introduces Virginia Businessman to Wyoming Coal
February 18, 2019
From the Casper Star-Tribune Westmoreland Coal’s path in Wyoming The bankruptcy judge in the Westmoreland case ruled in favor of the coal firm Friday, which had sought to eliminate retiree health benefits and break the Kemmerer coal mine’s union contract. Miners lost on both counts, though now the buyer of the Kemmerer mine will be obligated to bargain a new contract
Big Win for Colorado Oil and Gas: State Supreme Court Reverses Martinez Decision
January 14, 2019
High court reverses appeals court on view of COGCC permitting priorities On Monday, the Colorado Supreme Court issued its decision on the high-profile case brought to the state judicial system by a group of youth petitioners who sought to stop oil companies from being given drilling permits unless the Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission and the drilling applicants could
Kinder Morgan General Counsel Curt Moffatt Passes Away
December 31, 2018
Kinder Morgan Inc. (stock ticker: KMI) said that the company’s general counsel, James Curtis “Curt” Moffatt, passed away on December 28th. Moffatt suffered a cardiac arrest while spending the holidays with his family, according to a statement by Kinder Morgan. “Curt was a leading figure in the energy bar, and his contributions to the energy sector and to federal law
Most-Read Stories of 2018
December 27, 2018
Jury slams Texas frac company with $100-million verdict, M&A deals proliferate, and Colorado oil and gas flirts with a setback disaster: 2018’s most read stories In addition to Oil & Gas 360’s coverage of oil and gas company financial and operating results, shifting C-suites, global industry trends, new technologies, and OPEC+, readers were alerted each day to most-read industry stories in
Saudi Arabia Rebukes U.S. Senate’s Unanimous Condemnation of Crown Prince for Khashoggi Killing
December 17, 2018
From ABC/Reuters Riyadh has delivered a clear rebuke to Washington after the US Senate called for an end to military support for the war in Yemen and blamed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Key points: The Saudis say the Senate’s claims are unsubstantiated The House of Representatives will block any further action against
Dominion Suspends Work on Full Route of Atlantic Coast Natural Gas Pipeline after Court Stay
December 13, 2018
From S&P Global Houston — Dominion Energy has suspended construction on the full 600-mile route of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, except for some ‘stand-down’ activities, after an appeals court stay last week, the company told the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Friday. Dominion said its action to halt work on the natural gas project was in response to the 4th US
The Re-Imposed Iran Sanctions Are In Force—Breaking Down What It Means and Who is Exempt
November 26, 2018
All U.S. sanctions on Iran that were lifted or waived as part of the Iran nuclear deal were re-imposed effective November 5, 2018. Washington, D.C.-based law firm Akin Gump has released a lengthy analysis and description of the ins and outs relating to the return of Iran sanctions to global trade in oil and other goods. The NDAA 2012 provides
Oklahoma Supreme Court Sides with Oil and Gas Industry Over Who Has Regulatory Oversight
November 16, 2018
Kingfisher Country tried to ban produced water pipelines in county road easement; state high court ruled that state agency OCC has exclusive jurisdiction to regulate oil and gas operations in Oklahoma From The Journal Record OKLAHOMA CITY – A legal battle between the state’s oil and natural gas industry and local regulators came to a close Tuesday, when the Oklahoma Supreme Court decided
Keystone XL Ruling Comes at Worst Time for Canadian Oil Industry
November 9, 2018
From Bloomberg Producers already grappling with shortage of pipeline space TransCanada line seen as key to relieving that congestion A Montana federal judge’s ruling that threatens to further delay TransCanada Corp.’s Keystone XL pipeline comes at one of the worst possible times for the Canadian oil industry. Energy producers in the northern nation already are struggling with a shortage of pipeline
Colorado Ballot Count Begins at 1.85 Million as Election Day Dawns
November 6, 2018
Colorado voters could set a mid-term record Here’s how the ballot count breaks down before polls officially opened on election day, according to the Colorado Secretary of State’s ballot count report as of 12:34 a.m. Nov. 6, 2018: DEMOCRAT BALLOTS RECEIVED: 625,650 – 34% REPUBLICAN BALLOTS RECEIVED: 618,922 – 33% UNAFFILIATED BALLOTS RECEIVED: 584,560 – 32% GRAND TOTAL RECEIVED: 1,853,103
Final Week of Voting in Colorado: COGCC Hears from Both Sides of Proposition 112 Issue
October 30, 2018
Ballots counted are rising: Colorado Sec. of State reports 801,000 ballots have been received to date – Dems and Republicans close gap to within 1,000 of one another – one week remains With only one week to go before final results are tallied, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission’s (COGCC) regular meeting on Oct. 29 provided a public platform
