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California Oil & Gas – 3200 Foot Setbacks – Health and Safety or Anti-oil Industry?
Article from Tim Rathmann on LinkedIn California’s governor Gavin Newsome announced recently and is proposing 3,200-foot setback distance to separate communities from “toxic oil operations”. The draft rule requires a 3,200-foot setback zone between new oil wells and...
An Observation about the Maritime Automatic Identification System
Article from Daniel Amrine on LinkedIn We love gis, and I love delving into new disciplines and learning as much as I can about them. This project given by Riviera U. Consulting has really given me this opportunity. I recently delved into why ships have an...
Monday Madness: Jan 17 ’22
A stellar week for statistics, cryptic riddles from the EIA, and Russia playing mind games. Other Episodes Audio Transcript Alrighty everyone, welcome back! This is Tavis Kilian with RARE PETRO bringing you another episode of Monday Madness on the 16th of January,...
Greenhouse Gas Rebound
Much like in-person gatherings, greenhouse gases rebounded in a big way last year. According to a new report, as COVID restrictions eased in 2021, U.S. greenhouse gas emissions jumped 6.2%. That represents a sharp U-turn from the days of 2020 when emissions plunged 10% for their largest yearly drop on record. While analysts were anticipating a bounce-back in emissions in 2021, the data provides a stark reminder that the U.S. is falling behind its climate targets.
Thirsty Thursday: An Inventory Report (1/13)
Previous Reports Welcome back to the 32nd edition of Thirsty Thursday, an inventory report from RARE PETRO! Go ahead and buckle up because we have some excellent news to cover in today's report! Prepare for take-off. Only good news and optimism ahead. RARE PETRO is...
Would You Like Some Fuel with Your Ethanol?
Blended ethanol is something RARE PETRO has covered in the past, but 2022 could be a truly pivotal year for the fuel component. The blending program, known as the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), could be subject to major overhaul by the Biden administration. The "R" in...
Monday Madness: Jan 10 ’22
Knee deep in statistics, uprising in Europe, and Greenland's new beginnings. Other Episodes Audio Transcript Alrighty everyone welcome back! This is Tavis Kilian with RARE PETRO bringing you another episode of Monday Madness in the new year of 2022. First, apologies...
Staying Course
During their first session of 2022, the ministers of OPEC+ countries decided not to stray from their plan for a smooth increase in oil production despite the Omicron variant and forecasts of a surplus on oil markets. Under the plan, participants in the deal will increase their oil production in February by 400,000 BPD to top out at 40.89 million BPD. While the White House praised the group for their decision, many members of the group have been struggling to add as much production as their quotas call for.
Thirsty Thursday: An Inventory Report (1/6)
Previous Reports Welcome back to the 31st edition of Thirsty Thursday (and the first edition of 2022), an inventory report from RARE PETRO! 2022 is going to be a pivotal year for inventories in the united states as many folks are unaware of just how dire the situation...
Orphan Wells and the Plan to Abandon
The United States oil industry is over a century old, and in that time tens of thousands of wells have been drilled all over the country. Up until recently, there has not been a lot of attention paid to the legislative process that guides what exactly should be done...
Monday Madness: Jan 4 ’22
WTI takes the lead, abandoned orphan wells are begging for more, and China tightens the leash on gasoline. Other Episodes Audio Transcript Alrighty everyone welcome back and happy new year! *party blower noise* This is Tavis Kilian with RARE PETRO Bringing you the...
Thirsty Thursday: An Inventory Report (12/30)
Previous Reports Welcome back to the 30th edition of Thirsty Thursday, an inventory report from RARE PETRO! What a year we've had so far, and there is no better way to finish it up than with the Confetti Champagne. This cocktail is perfect for ringing in the new year...
Basin Breakdown November 2021
Join Tavis and Kevin as they discuss the biggest energy news in major US basins for the month of November. Find older episodes here Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
Another Oil Pipeline Leak Occurred in Southern California – A Unique Perspective on the Region
On Christmas eve, we received notification that another oil slick was spotted offshore southern California in the same proximity as the oil spill which occurred from a ruptured pipeline offshore Huntington Beach, California which spilled ~3000 barrels (bbls) of oil...
Monday Madness: Dec 27 ’21
Backwards flowing pipelines, the first to fall, and a breath of fresh air for Colorado operators. Other Episodes Audio Transcript Alrighty everyone, welcome back! This is Tavis Kilian with RARE PETRO bringing you the last episode of Monday Madness for 2021. Whether...
Thirsty Thursday: An Inventory Report (12/23)
Previous Reports Welcome back to the 29th edition of Thirsty Thursday, an inventory report from RARE PETRO! This will be the last report before Christmas as this is Christmas Eve's Eve. We will be making some classic Christmas punch for the last of the holiday...
Powder River Basin News Pulse November 2021
The Powder River Basin | November 2021 Field Overview The Powder River Basin, known for its coal deposits, is located in Southeast Montana and Northeast Wyoming. The basin is named so because it is drained by the Powder River. Major cities in the area include Gillete...
DJ/Niobrara News Pulse November 2021
The DJ/Niobrara Basin | November 2021 Field Overview Located mainly in the Northeast of Colorado, the Denver-Julesburg Basin consists of five main oil-producing formations: Niobrara sections A-C, Codell, and Greenhorn. These five plays produce over 90% of Colorado's...
California News Pulse November 2021
California | November 2021 Field Overview California, with both onshore and offshore oil production, has been supplying the U.S. with petroleum products since the 19th century. Operations are primarily focused around Kern County, the LA Basin, and the San Joaquin...
Bakken News Pulse November 2021
The Bakken Shale | November 2021 Field Overview Named after Henry Bakken, the farmer who owned the land where oil was originally discovered, the Bakken Shale is located in North Dakota, Montana, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The USGS estimated in 2013 that this basin...
Permian Basin News Pulse November 2021
The Permian Basin | November 2021 Field Overview Located in West Texas, the Permian Basin has been producing oil for over 100 years. It leads the US in oil production and estimates put 43 billion bbl of oil still in the Permian; 80% of those reserves are believed to...
Eagle Ford News Pulse November 2021
Eagle Ford Basin | November 2021 Field Overview A heavy shale play, the Eagle Ford basin is located east of the Permian, stretching from Dallas to San Antonio. Primarily a gas field with smaller oil plays, it boasts proven reserves of 3.37 billion bbl of oil and 2.5...
SCOOP/STACK News Pulse November 2021
The SCOOP/STACK Basin | November 2021 Field Overview Ranking 6th in oil production and 3rd in natural gas production, the SCOOP/STACK play is one of the largest fields within the continental United States. It is primarily a shale play, with the Anadarko and Ardmore...
Marcellus Shale News Pulse November 2021
The Marcellus Shale | November 2021 Field Overview The Marcellus Shale is the largest gas play onshore in the US. Located in the Northeast, it supplies the high-demand markets along the East Coast. Most of the basin’s gas is produced through unconventional methods,...
Supply Chain Issues Include Ships Stopped Offshore Mexico
In the last article: "A Perspective of the Supply Chain Issues – Ports of Long Beach & Los Angeles: Part 2", we reported about the efficiency of the ports and the main owners of the vessels. The data showed the efficiency was improving since President Biden...