Midstream Business Magazine - November/December 2011
Editor's Note
Construction Update
Feature
2011 To 2012: Midstream Surges On
Despite a few stumbles, the energy midstream sector enjoyed a banner year in 2011. Will 2012 see a continuation of the sector’s record-setting growth?
Gas Storage Roundup
In 2011, gas storage capacity growth slowed to just 1% annually. But a cornucopia of new deals will pave the path for next wave of expansions.
Gathering The Granite Wash
The saturation of liquids throughout the Granite Wash play is what makes it one of the more attractive and economic unconventional plays today.
Powering Up The Midstream
Tight margins have operators scrambling for savings and efficiency anywhere it can be found. A universal field power solution may be the answer.
Superior Performance
Bob Parks, president of Superior Pipeline Co. LLC discusses his thinking on gas prices, processing, NGLs and much more.
Technology Roundup
New technologies in the midstream space have made modern-day construction and operation work faster, better and above all, smarter.
The Promise Of Utica Shale
A panel of oil and gas representatives describe the promise and challenges of developing oil, natural gas and condensates from the Utica shale in eastern Ohio.
The Shale Revolution
Technology and stronger oil prices are underpinning growth in North American shales.
Top NGL Processors And Producers
Hart Energy’s annual rankings of top gas processors and top natural gas liquids producers for 2010 shows ExxonMobil Corp. was the top processor for the for the fourth straight year. DCP Midstream was the top NGL producer in the rankings.
Unique Partnership
A unique partnership processes natural gas in Southwest Colorado.
What’s Old Is New Again
Pipelines are simply steel in tubular form. Pipeline-recovery managers know that recovery and reuse of the steel for other applications can benefit all stakeholders.