LATEST HEADLINES

• Collaborative Rulemaking Process Strengthens Ohio’s Energy Leadership, Led To Modern, Environmentally Sound Well Plugging Rules

  API Ohio welcomed today’s approval by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) of new well plugging rules.

• New Study: U.S. LNG Exports Critical To Global Emissions Reductions

  A new study released today by API and conducted by researchers at ICF examines the environmental benefits of U.S. natural gas use in China, Germany, and India, finding that using U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) rather than coal for electricity generation produces on average 50.5 percent fewer greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in all base case scenarios studied.

• Quenching The Need For Water Quality Data In West Virginia

  A new portal created at West Virginia University is increasing access to surface and groundwater water quality data from shale gas regions around the state to inform stakeholders about trends in water quality.

• Weatherford Signs Four-Year Contract With Eni S.P.A

  Weatherford International plc announced it has been awarded an exclusive four-year contract with Eni S.p.A. The contract will provide a minimum of 30 Non-Umbilical Downhole Deployment Valves (NU-DDV) that will be deployed in Eni’s critical wells, improving their operational safety and reservoir performance.

• Petrofac Successfully Implements SkillsVX Software For Valaris

  Petrofac, a leading international service provider to the energy industry, has successfully implemented its SkillsVX learning and competency software for offshore drilling services provider, Valaris, supporting its 7,000 employees globally to manage their learning and competency needs.