
GE acquires Lufkin Industries
GE has acquired Lufkin Industries Inc. for approximately US$3.3 billion.
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GE has acquired Lufkin Industries Inc. for approximately US$3.3 billion.

A brief discussion of the reasons for recent oil refinery closures in Australia.

The latest downstream news from Australia, Asia, Russia and the Middle East

A poll of US voters has reveled that the majority of US voters oppose raising energy taxes.

The American Public Gas Association has signed a letter to Congress asking for increased funding for natural gas R&D.

Environmental Protection Agency’s costly gasoline regulations bring no environmental benefit.

In the second article in Hydrocarbon Engineering’s Recruitment and Employment series, Bill Glasscock, Solomon Associates, USA, argues that cutting costs at all costs is not a helpful strategy.

Ohioans believe severance tax could harm economy and increase costs.

Construction and maintenance news from the US, Canada and South America

The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers say EPA Tier 3 rulemaking lacks transparency and justification.

EPA’s Tier 3 proposal is the latest in a tsunami of regulations that could rise gasoline manufacturing costs according to the American Petroleum Institute.

Shipping oilsands as heavy crudes, rather than upgrading or refining locally, has potential for greater jobs and economic benefits.