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Field notes from the operating side

Let’s produce responsibly
In a bid to maintain responsible exploration, production and use of resources, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just recently rounded up a two-day oil and natural gas discussion with stakeholders to enhance coordination and communication amongst major players and stakeholders, especially in the gas and oil industry. Read more here: https://www.oilandgasonline.com/doc/epa-participates-roundtable-businesses-environmental-promote-responsible-domestic-production-gas-resources-0001
Papua New Guinea – Exxon Mobil declares Force Majeure on Gas project exports
Following the powerful earthquake which hit Papua New Guinea, Exxon Mobil has declared a force majeure (which prevents the parties involved from liability from an occurrence beyond their control).Read more here: https://uk.reuters.com/article/papua-quake-exxon-mobil/exxon-declares-force-majeure-on-exports-from-papua-lng-project-source-idUKL4N1QK2BP?rpc=401&
To see the extent of the damage at PNG, check here: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-03-02/satellites-images-show-damage-from-papua-new-guinea-earthquake
Get more gas for less cash!
In India, every household qualifies for 12 subsidized LPG cylinders a year, after which purchases have to be made at market price. Now, the prices of subsidized and non-subsidized LPG cylinders have been revised lower with benefits for the customer. Read more here: http://www.ibtimes.co.in/lpg-prices-slashed-this-how-much-you-will-have-pay-subsidized-non-subsidized-cylinders-762407
Who’s talking Trillions? U.S Gas consumption in quadrillions!
Natural Gas is expected to stay dominant as the most consumed fuel by the U.S. industry. The U.S. industrial sector, which consumes more gas than the residential and commercial sector combined, currently uses 9.8 quadrillion Btu. Despite this staggering figure, the U.S. Energy Information Administration projects a 40% increase in the use of natural gas in this sector, up to 13.7 quadrillion Btu in 2050. Read more here: http://www.kallanishenergy.com/2018/03/02/natgas-expected-to-remain-most-consumed-fuel-by-u-s-industry/
SIMPLY WONDERFUL!!!
Feedback from participants at our just concluded Gaspreneur Lab Training (a Kiakia Gas initiative to develop entrepreneurs across the LPG value chain) were highly positive as they were satisfied with the quality and value offered at the training. Here are a couple of feedbacks received:
“The facilitator was engaging and answered questions professionally” – Stanley (Marketing executive)
“It is such a wonderful training which helped me to know and realize the various opportunities open to investment in LPG business. Simply WONDERFUL!” – Mr Emmanuel (Gas dealer)
“Good one!” – Moyo (Cryptocurrency trader)