November 13, 2019

BP Midstream Partners LP considers expanding Mars oil pipeline

Reuters

BP Midstream Partners LP is considering expanding its Mars crude oil pipeline to accommodate new volumes from offshore oil fields, Chief Financial Officer Craig Coburn said on Tuesday. The Mars pipeline, which has a mainline capacity of about 400,000 bpd, would potentially be expanded to ship increased crude volumes from Gulf of Mexico fields such as Vito and Power Nap, Coburn told analysts and investors on the company’s third quarter earnings call. More details about any plans will be given early next year, Coburn said. BPMP owns a 28.5% interest in Mars, according to its website.

Jacobs Partners with Shell on a Restorative Coastal Infrastructure Solution for Louisiana Coast

Oil and Gas 360

Jacobs (NYSE:JEC) and Shell Pipeline Company LP (Shell) deliver on their commitment to protect pipeline integrity and safety and improving coastal ecosystems with the completed installation of a living coastline system along the Ship Shoal Pipeline Corridor in Louisiana. Located at Lost Lake, Jacobs and Shell's natural infrastructure solution consisted of installing 60 EcoBales – or lightweight, modular cylinders, created by Martin Ecosystems, which allow water to filter through – as an alternative to traditional infrastructure such as cement or bulkheads. In doing so, the project is improving marsh production and water quality, aiding in flood risk reduction and aquatic resource benefits on the Louisiana coast.

Trump returns to Louisiana, trying to flip governor’s seat

Associated Press

Leaving a Washington embroiled in an impeachment drama, President Donald Trump returns to the Louisiana governor’s race Thursday, testing his ability to sway an election by trying to oust a Democratic incumbent.

Though Louisiana is a deep red state that Trump won by 20 percentage points, the gubernatorial contest has reached its final days ahead of Saturday’s election as a tossup. Democrat John Bel Edwards is vying for a second term against little-known Republican political donor Eddie Rispone.

Our Views: After the campaign, reality will face winner of Louisiana governor's race

The Advocate

In political terms only, the two candidates to be Louisiana’s next governor are playing for the highest accolades possible. If Eddie Rispone, who’s never held the humblest elected office, can run and win against an incumbent, it would be a remarkable achievement. For incumbent Gov. John Bel Edwards, a win would also be remarkable, since he’s the only Democratic governor in the Republican Deep South, and a recent target of barbs from the president of the United States. But what will either of these gentlemen do in office?