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The article discusses the role of natural gas, renewable energy and unconventional gas production as solutions to meet the energy demand in India. Topics include the dependence of the country to the imported crude oil as source of energy, importance of investing in deepwater basins to increase oil production, and the unconventional gases such as shale gas, gas hydrates and coalbed methane.

The article offers information on midstream industry in the U.S. which expects surge in ethane exports and demand. Topics discussed include estimates of demand for ethylene and natural gas liquids (NGL) feedstocks from consultant Petral Consulting, crude oil and NGL production, and price trends. It also mentioned the oil market report from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

The article focuses on the efforts of China to develop horizontal fracturing technologies (HFTs) to enable the increase of its energy productivity. It says that despite the increase in the country's demand for natural resources and crude oil, its productivity is still low. It mentions a 5-year program initiated by the China National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC) for the application of HFTs in the industry.

The article presents economic forecasts which state that demand for oil and gas in the U.S. and worldwide will increase in 2013. It states that oil demand worldwide is figured to grow 0.9% in the said period through with the contribution of various countries including China, Canada, and the U.S. Moreover, it notes the role of energy-efficient improvement to the growth of oil and gas production in the U.S.

The article discusses the issues faced by the Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) industry including, the evolution of global LNG pricing, the current and potential size of Asian LNG demand, and export of LNG from North America. It presents a recap and update of the progress of the LNG industry in 2012 focusing on regions including North America, Asia Pacific, and Australia.

The article discusses the outlook for the U.S. oil refining industry in 2013. According to the author, the outlook for U.S. refining is not as bleak as U.S. demand trends and economic headlines indicate but will unlikely return to the Golden Age of refining in 2005-07. According to the author, refined-product demand in the U.S. is on a slow and steady in decline but because of developments in shale oil and gas, a turnaround has occurred in domestic crude and gas production.

The article focuses on a feasibility study on an in-state gas pipeline in Alaska. It notes that the natural gas supply and demand in the state reflects the need for an in-state gas pipeline and a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant. Several factors related to an in-state gas pipeline are discussed which include tax, financing structure and location cost. It examines various in-state gas pipeline options in which the 1,000 millions of cubic feet per day (MMcfd) emerged as the most valuable option.

The article discusses the factors which affected ethylene production during the first half of 2012. According to the monthly survey by Petral Consulting Co., the ethylene industry demand for fresh feed dropped from the first quarter to the second quarter of 2012. Data from the Foreign Trade Division of the U.S. Bureau of Census showed a drop in the exports of high-density polyethylene in the first five months of 2011.

The article presents forecast for propane production in the U.S. Mild winter is a weather event that concerns the propane marketing community, says the article. The winter of 2011-2012 is described as warmer than average November through March. The pervasiveness of the mild weather led to historic year-to-year declines in propane demand in all regional retail markets, the article adds. The influence of the inventory surplus in the U.S. and Canada on pricing in North America is noted.

The article predicts that U.S. energy demand and economic activity will continue to be weak in 2012. It expects global inventories for crude oil to decline by 200,000 barrels per day. A two percent growth is projected for U.S. gross domestic product amid high unemployment rate, continued weakness in the housing market, growing national debt and euro-zone crisis. A 1.2% gain in oil demand is expected in the U.S., while coal demand will decline by 2.4%.

The article reports on the impact of alternative markets and investment costs on North American liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. The region's natural gas industry has been affected by the success of shale gas development. There has been an increase in demand for natural gas in Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. It is noted that a considerable uncertainty exists on how much North American liquefaction might cost.

The article reports on the much improved 2010 financial and operating results posted by the OGJ150 group of oil and gas producers. The factors which contributed to the trend include stronger crude prices and increased production volumes. Global oil demand was also boosted by a rebound in economic growth worldwide in 2010, rising to average 88.2 million barrels per day (b/d). A chart is presented that shows some major changes from 2010 OGJ150 companies, including American Oil & Gas Inc.

The article discusses the threats posed by the slow economic activity in the U.S. to ethylene production in 2011. It mentions that producers of ethylene in the country have maintained ethane consumption at high levels, however, the demands for the product have declined in the second quarter of 2011. According to the author, potential growth in gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to come in the third and fourth quarters of the year.

The article discusses a speech by John Mingé, chairman and president of BP America Inc., about the continuation of energy revival in the U.S. Speaking at the 2014 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) on May 5, Mingé believed that the energy renaissance will continue in the nation. He also explained that the search for resources remains a challenge as energy demand is growing.

The article reports on the opportunity presented by shale gas and tight gas to cut carbon dioxide emissions in the power industry while meeting increasing demand for affordable energy, according to Royal Dutch Shell Executive Director Malcolm Brinded. He urges governments to implement strict and well-targeted policies on shale gas and tight gas operations. He explains Shell's safety-case approach on its tight gas operations.

The article discusses the possible increase in petroleum product demand in Asia to 584,000 barrels per day per year (b/d/y) through 2030, according to FACTS Global Energy Inc. analysts in Singapore. The contribution of gas oil and gasoline in the growth is 39% and 20%, respectively. Oil demand growth in the continent is expected to be driven by China. Also noted is the estimated demand growth for jet fuel through 2030.

The article focuses on the effect of the stronger-than-anticipated global demand on the rise in the price of crude oil during the late 2010. The experts believe that the price increase was due to several factors such as the lost production from the Gulf of Mexico. According to them, the U.S. has reduced its global purchasing power. They also explained the effect of this demand on the production growth outside North America and on the production prospect in Iraq.

The article focuses on a study conducted by the Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI), which claimed that pipeline developments is the key to improve the heavy crude oil exports from Canada to the U.S. Information regarding the transportation constraints in the country, expansion of petroleum production capacity, and the growing demand for Canadian heavy crude oil and bitumen, are discussed.

The article presents the highlights of the 2015 Society of Petroleum Engineers' Annual Technology Conference & Expo (SPE ATCE) in Houston, Texas. The panelists include SPE president Helge Hove Haldorsen, Scott Tinker of the Bureau of Economic Geology, and Bernard Looney of BP LLC. Topics include the energy demand in the oil and gas industry by 2040, the energy mix in 25 years, and the effects of price drop in the sector.

The author discusses aspects of the demand on gasoline during the Holiday season in the U.S. in December 2017. She mentions that the motor vehicle clubs' federation American Automobile Association forecasts that a number of Americans will travel 50 miles or more during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. She also considers the survey by customer experience management firm Market Force Information which showed that fuel price was the leading factor of where consumers chose to fill up their tanks.

The article focuses on base-case projections by world leader in solutions for major industries IHS Markit, which shows that demand for oil will grow through 2040 even as dominance of the internal combustion engine weakens in road transportation.

An editorial is presented on the contrasting views of the demand for petroleum. It discusses the two studies conducted by quality-assurance and risk-management firm DNV GL Group AS and U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) which talks about the peak and no peak for oil demand for the next couple of decades. It mentions the study of IHS Markit Ltd. which warns regarding the loss of cost-effective power-supply diversity.

The article focuses on the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) International Conference & Exhibition that was held on September 15, 2014. Topics discusses include 34% expected increase in global energy demand by 2040, Rocky Becker, vice-president at oil and gas exploration service ExxonMobil Exploration Co., who outlined the contributing factors in the success unconventional resource development in U.S., and natural gas supplies.

The article reports that the International Energy Agency (IEA) has reduced its worldwide oil demand for 2013. It explains that oil demand in Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries is predicted to decline to 45.8 million barrels per day in 2013 because of decreases in demand in Asia and Europe. The demand in non-OECD is projected to be 44.7 barrels per day in 2013.

The article presents news briefs on international oil drilling and production as of June 2012. A global study by Douglas-Westwood, Ltd. in Great Britain said global growth in land rig demand will average 5 percent a year from 2012 to 2016. A steel jacket has been installed by Statoil ASA on the North Sea Valemon field. A group of oil producers claims success in demonstrations of a technique for generating heavy oil with electrical heat from radio waves followed by solvent injection.

The article focuses on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) program for 2012-17 that was proposed by U.S. Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar. The 5-year program, it says, include 15 potential lease sales of oil and gas including 3 off the Alaskan coast and 12 in the Gulf of Mexico along with a sale in Chukchi Sea in 2016 and Beaufort Sea in 2015. It also notes the missed opportunity in the program for opening additional areas that could create Americna jobs and address the increasing demand.

This article reports on the move of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to reduce its oil demand forecasts for 2011 and 2012. The OPEC attributed the scenario to weaker economic recovery. A report from the OPEC noted the impact of the economic slowdown in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on oil demand in China.

This article discusses a report on worldwide oil demand growth in the third quarter of 2011. Released by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the report predicted lower demand for oil. It attributed the scenario to dimmer global economic growth forecasts. However, the article projected stronger-than-expected demand for oil in developed countries.

This article discusses an analysis on demand for natural gas in North America. Released by the Center for Energy Solutions of Deloitte, the analysis predicts an increase in prices of natural gas because of rising demand in the region. It also expects natural gas producers to expand their production. In addition, the report states a lower shale gas cost scenario.

The article discusses the American Petroleum Institute's (API) July 2011 statistics showing a decline in motor gasoline demand in the U.S. According to API, distillate deliveries rose by 11 percent compared with July 2010, led by 15.1 percent increase in deliveries of ultralow-sulfur distillate. Some factors contributing to the low overall demand are continuous economic weakness, decline in consumer spending and increases in jobless claims and trade deficit.

The article discusses the report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) in which it modified downward its forecast for 2011 global oil product demand growth due to high prices and weaker projections for economic expansion in the developed countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. The IEA also revealed that the global oil supply decreased by 50,000 barrels per day in April.

The article reports on the projection of energy giant BP PLC that nonfossil fuels could become the major energy source by the year 2030. The BP Energy Outlook 2030 stated that the combination of heightened diversification of energy sources and nonfossil fuels are expected for the first time to be the biggest source of growth. Biofuel production is anticipated to increase and will significantly contribute to supply growth. World energy demand growth is expected to average 1.7% per year to 2030.

This section offers news briefs related to oil and gas industries. The increase in the demand for worldwide oil demand in 2011 was due to economic growth and the cold weather in the northern hemisphere according to the "Oil Market Report" released by the International Energy Agency. Qatar's Energy Minister Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah has been promoted to chief of staff. The petroleum and natural gas land sales of Alberta rose to 2.38 billion dollars in 2010.

The article informs that oil production from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) rose to another record, at 33.64 million barrels per day (b/d) in October, according to survey of OPEC and oil industry officials by S&P Global Platts, the leading independent researcher.

The article discusses the report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) indicating the effect of liquefied natural gas (LNG) on trade pattern while prices remains low. It mentions the exacerbation of poor demand in Asia leading to seldom decrease in the importation of the gas in the region. An overview of the perspective of its executive director Faith Birol on the issue is also presented.

The author reflects on natural gas liquids (NGLs) and its energy policy in the U.S. The author mentions its significant demand compared to petroleum produced from shales which the Energy Information Administration expects to increase. An overview of its rise worldwide and challenges to nonfossil energy is also presented.

The article reports on the 2016 Outlook for Energy of oil and gas company ExxonMobil Corp. which shows the increase of global energy demand and the decrease of carbon intensity. Topics mentioned include the increase of the demand between 2014-2040 brought by economic expansion and population growth, the occurrence in nations outside the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and the decline of carbon intensity due to energy efficiency gains and use of renewable sources.

The author discusses developments in the oil and gas industry worldwide as of October 2015, particularly the need by the sector to adapt to the low price of crude oil. Also cited are the report by the International Energy Agency showing that the worldwide demand growth of crude oil will hit a five-year high in 2015, the production from members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, as well as the adverse effects of low price to such key producers as Saudi Arabia.

The article presents the market forecast of the International Energy Agency (IEA) on the tightening oil markets. The EIA expects growth in global oil demand due to lower oil prices and macroeconomic backdrop. It also projects a seasonal rise in the commercial oil inventories from members of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

The article offers the author's insights on the increased net exports in the U.S. petroleum industry as of 2015. Topics include the patterns of import and export trade in the industry, the rising global demand for U.S. petroleum products, and the interruption of petroleum supply driven by power outage at regional refineries, declined consumption rate, and failure to meet the demand.

The article focuses on the report conducted by trade association American Petroleum Institute which investigates the U.S. petroleum deliveries. It states that petroleum deliveries increased by 0.7 percent in April 2015. It notes that the demand for aviation and marine transportation fuels has increased. It mentions that the U.S. crude oil production increased by 8.6 percent in April 2014.

The article focuses on the 14.7% increase of crude oil production in the U.S. in May 2014 according to the American Petroleum Institute (API). Topics discussed include the largest increment to global oil consumption, the statement of API chief economist John Felmy regarding the strong demand and production, and the decline of the country's imports of refined products in 2013.

The article focuses on the monthly statistics report published by the American Petroleum Institute (API) which stated that the amount of the U.S. petroleum is expected to increase by 5.8 percent and 4.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013. Views of John Felmy, Chief Economist of API, on the increased demand and production in December 2013 is presented.

The article discusses the issue of official production quota of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). As mentioned, the quota is affecting the production in OPEC regions as non-OPEC regions are producing petroleum in an increased amount and thus is able to fulfill global demand. Views of Jeff D. Colgan, assistant professor at the School of International Service of the American University, on the impact of OPEC on increased petroleum prices is presented.

The article presents views of Ernest G. Moniz, the U.S. Secretary of Energy, on various challenges faced by the government these days, which he expressed during the 2013 Energy and Economic Summit in Istanbul. It includes energy demand growth, climatic changes, economic development and urbanization. He further discussed about the impact of continuously increasing demand on the climatic changes.

The article focuses on the analysis by Jim Jensen on the liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the U.S. It says that the construction of the number of projects proposed for the export of the U.S. LNG is one of the myths exploded by Jensen. It adds that the interplay of global production of LNG with natural gas demand is the focus of the analysis given by Jensen. Moreover, the impact of the upward pressure by the demand on the U.S. prices in the industrial competiveness is also emphasized by Jensen.

The article focuses on the 2013 Energy Outlook released by ExxonMobil Corp. According to the report, natural gas appears likely to supplant coal as the world's second biggest energy source. It also expects demand for gas to grow by about 65% through 2040, with 20% of worldwide production occurring in North America. William M. Colton, ExxonMobil's vice president of corporate strategic planning, said that natural gas is poised to rise as modern renewables also grow.

The article reports on the 4.3 percent decline in U.S. petroleum deliveries in August 2012, according to statistics from the American Petroleum Institute. This is the lowest demand level for the month of August in 15 years. The demand for motor gasoline decline by 0.4 percent compared to the same month of the previous year while jet fuel demand was down by 7.4 percent.

This section offers news briefs related to the oil and gas industry as of September 3, 2012. U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar noted that the Department of the Interior's new National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska land-management proposal is the largest federal land withdrawal in decades. Data from the American Petroleum Institute showed that U.S. oil demand weakened in July 2012. The French government and major fuel suppliers have agreed to lower gasoline and diesel prices.

The article presents a 2013 outlook on the global oil market based on International Energy Agency's July 2012 Oil Market Report. Global oil demand in 2013 is seen to increase by 1 million barrels per day (b/d), with demand in developing countries exceeding demand in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, for the first time. Crude oil supply from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries is expected to rise in 2013 by net 245,000 b/d. Other key projections are cited.