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The business of exporting petroleum products from the U.S. is growing at a record pace, and the future looks bright. U.S. exports of crude oil and petroleum products during January and February, the most current figures available, averaged 6.1 million barrels per day (bpd) compared to 4.9 million bpd during...
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Here are the Top Dozen Oil & Gas stories for May 18, 2017, taken directly from the @GDBlackmon Twitter Feed: That's how it works, all right.: Oil down as market stays well supplied despite OPEC cuts  Wait - you mean it gets worse?: Fracking Crew Shortage May Push Oil's Biggest Bubble...
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Here are the Top Dozen Oil & Gas stories for May 17, 2017, taken directly from the @GDBlackmon Twitter Feed: Oil never listens!: Saudi Arabia and Russia speak, oil kinda sorta listens.  via @gadfly If this is  what "winning" looks like, let's not have any more wars, ok?:  No, U.S. Shale...
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Here are the Top Dozen Oil & Gas stories for May 16, 2017, taken directly from the @GDBlackmon Twitter Feed: You sure about that?: OPEC would accomplish its mission to clear the oil glut by prolonging output cuts  Actually, they reflect his district.: Texas Democrat lawmaker’s votes reflect oil industry interests  It's...
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Here are the Top Dozen Oil & Gas stories for May 15, 2017, taken directly from the @GDBlackmon Twitter Feed:   Awesome.: Oil rises to $52 as Saudi, Russia back longer supply cut  Yyyyyyyyyep.:  OPEC Still Fundamentally Misunderstands U.S. Oil Industry via @forbes Sure enough.: Sunset review legislation comes at critical time for...
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Here are the Top Dozen Oil & Gas stories for May 12, 2017, taken directly from the @GDBlackmon Twitter Feed: This piece claims natural gas prices are going to go "a lot higher" in the near future, but you shouldn't get excited about that prospect.  The price probably will rise...
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Here are the Top Dozen Oil & Gas stories for May 11, 2017, taken directly from the @GDBlackmon Twitter Feed: At least there were gains to pare.: Oil prices pare gains after data shows Saudi Arabia pumped more crude in April  Great news for the offshore industry here.:  Jones Act Update:...
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Lubricating Oil Flash Point Testing Testing the Oil flash point of a lubricating oil is an excellent way to determine the status of seals in light-end compressors.  Most new oils have a flash point above 400 degrees F.  A falling flash point indicates that process gas is getting in...
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Here are the Top Dozen Oil & Gas stories for May 10, 2017, taken directly from the @GDBlackmon Twitter Feed:   Misleading header of the day.  Sadly typical from the Texas news media.  This is a great bill reauthorizing the most widely respected oil and gas regulatory agency on the face...
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Here are the Top Dozen Oil & Gas stories for May 9, 2017, taken directly from the @GDBlackmon Twitter Feed:   Nervous market continues.: Oil prices steady, but concern about OPEC's clout rattles the market  More money for lawyers.: Comeback in oil patch securities deals boosts legal business  via @HoustonChron Yyyyyyyyyep.: Oil market...