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Tesoro to sell Hawaii operations

Tesoro Corp., the San Antonio, Texas-based refiner announced its plans to auction off its operation in Hawaii which includes 32 retail stations, the Kapolei refinery and all related assets. The Kapolei refinery which makes gasoline, jet fuel, ship fuel, diesel, asphalt and fuel oil for electrical generation can process 94,000 bpd.

TransCanada on track with Alaska Project

Per its agreement with the state under the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act, TransCanada Corp. is continuing on schedule to file a public convenience and necessity application with FERC for the Alaska Pipeline Project to transport to Lower 48 markets.

600psi pressure limit brass ball valve

W.E. Anderson Division of Dwyer Instruments, Inc.’s new Series DBV Brass Ball Valve is a durable hand lever ball valve.

Obama administration rejects Keystone bid

A bid to expand the Keystone XL pipeline has been rejected by the Obama administration. President Obama released a written statement stating that the decision was not based on the merits of the pipeline but that the deadline set by Congress was of an “arbitrary nature”.

Enterprise & Genesis to build gathering pipeline

    Crude oil transportation agreements have been arranged by Genesis Energy and Enterprise Products Partners L.P.

Brazil offshore ops continue in Campos Basin

    SBM Offshore has been granted a 26-month extension by Petrobas, on the lease and operating contract of the FPSO Marlim Sul offshore Brazil.

Areva to supply Monticello nuclear plant

Areva and U.S. utility Xcel Energy have signed a USD500 million integrated fuel supply contract to supply Minnesota’s Monticello nuclear power plant. The General Electric BWR-3 design plant, has a current output of 613MW.

Burkert ball valves for gas and liquids

A range of 2/2 stainless steel ball valves have been introduced by Burkert Fluid Control Systems.

Hundreds attend Northern Gateway public hearing

  The launch of the Northern Gateway public hearings was tense, as hundreds of people attended to speak on Enbridge’s controversial proposal to connect the Alberta oil sands to a port in Kitamaat Village, B.C.

Energy Coalition New York formed by utilities

Energy Coalition New York has been formed by six investor-owner New York State electric and natural gas utilities. The coalition consists of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, Consolidated Edison Inc.