Daily Oil & Gas and Wall Street Journal News
8/17/17
Nigeria State Oil Firm Says Its Production Costs Cut To $23 A Barrel
Posted on Tuesday August 15, 2017
Nigeria's production cost per barrel of crude oil is down to $23, the state oil company says.
Oil Slides Despite Steep Draw In US Crude Stocks
Posted on Tuesday August 15, 2017
Oil prices fell more than 1% even though US crude stockpiles declined by the most in a year.
Gadfly: Energy Transfer Offering Exposes Pipeline Parent Trap
Posted on Tuesday August 15, 2017
Investors gave a thumbs up to Energy Transfer Partners LP's decision to raise as much as $1.16 billion by issuing new units.
Ecuador's Esmeraldas Refinery In 'Critical' Situation Despite Overhaul
Posted on Tuesday August 15, 2017
The situation at Ecuador's state-run Esmeraldas refinery remains 'critical,' including problems with the catalytic cracking unit.
Trump Push for Natural Gas Exports Opposed by Manufacturers
Posted on Tuesday August 15, 2017
President Trump's effort to boost US energy is facing push back from manufacturers who say exporting more natural gas may undercut his 'America First' jobs focus.
IOC: Malaysia's Petronas Eyeing Stake In Indian LNG Import Terminal
Posted on Tuesday August 15, 2017
Petronas is looking to buy a stake in Indian Oil Corp's Ennore LNG import terminal, the Indian firm's chairman says.
Thai Oil Buys 1 Million Barrels North Sea Crude To Replace Mideast Oil
Posted on Tuesday August 15, 2017
Thai Oil PCL has bought 1 million barrels of North Sea Forties crude to be delivered in November
Woodside Sees Qatar Targeting New LNG Buyers With Supply Surge
Posted on Tuesday August 15, 2017
Woodside expects rival Qatar to target the emerging markets of India and Pakistan with a new wave of supply next decade and not cannibalize traditional Asian buyers.
Russian Watchdog Says Schlumberger-Eurasia Drilling Deal 'Has Big Problems'
Posted on Tuesday August 15, 2017
The acquisition of a 51% stake in Russia's EDC by Schlumberger 'has big problems' in the current political situation.
Saipem to Build Pipelines for Kuwait Refinery Project
Posted on Tuesday August 15, 2017
A unit of Kuwait Petroleum Corp. has awarded Saipem an approximately $850 million contract tied to KOC's Al Zour refinery project.
Wall Street Journal
Commercial News
8/17/17
WSJ.com: Commercial Real Estate
Shortage of Industrial Space on Long Island Squeezes Tenants
Long Island?s shrinking industrial space has placed expanding tenants in a tough spot, forcing them to look east to Suffolk County and off the island entirely, according to real-estate services firm JLL.
Supermarkets Face a Growing Problem: Too Much Space
A massive build-out by retailers has left the country piled up with grocery shelves as consumers shift from big weekly shopping trips to more snacking and to-go meals.
Excuse Me, You're Blocking My Sun
Australia?s rapid embrace of rooftop panels?now installed on one in four homes in some areas?has collided with another hot spot of investment, construction of apartments and homes.
1031 Exchange Real Estate Tax Break Faces Extinction
A much-loved tax advantage in the commercial real-estate industry is on the chopping block even as chances dim for the passage of a broad federal tax overhaul this year.
Mall Tenants Play Hardball In Lease Negotiations
Retailers, food and beverage operators and department store chains looking to renew their leases have been asking for more allowances from mall owners.
Mall Project Denied on Former Shea Stadium Site
New York?s highest court on Tuesday blocked the development of a billion-dollar shopping mall on a Citi Field parking lot in Queens, affirming a ruling that the project needs legislative approval to proceed.
New Jersey Landlords Sweeten Perks With Ride-Hailing Subsidies
Food trucks and fitness centers are among the amenities that New Jersey office landlords have been using to attract tenants.The latest perk: Subsidies for digital ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft.
