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by John.A.Hunt
Sun Mar 29, 2020 10:50 am
Forum: Other topics of interest
Topic: Steel hulls and saltwater
Replies: 2
Views: 1398

Re: Steel hulls and saltwater

Congressman Brian Babin whose district includes the berth for BB-35 raises some concerns about moving the aging ship. Possibly build a dry dock on site instead.

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinio ... 937171.php
by John.A.Hunt
Sun Mar 29, 2020 10:24 am
Forum: Other topics of interest
Topic: Steel hulls and saltwater
Replies: 2
Views: 1398

Steel hulls and saltwater

For a change of pace article: the 106 year old BB-35, the dreadnought USS Texas, will undergo extensive repairs during the next two years. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Historical-commission-green-lights-Battleship-15160246.php?fbclid=IwAR1bEZDvuYSfXzKLlti8l1ESu...
by John.A.Hunt
Wed Feb 05, 2020 10:58 am
Forum: Other topics of interest
Topic: Increasing demand for U.S. natural gas
Replies: 1
Views: 1554

Re: Increasing demand for U.S. natural gas

The 1/30 update on Range Resources said they saved yuuuge $$$ using natgas as completion-site fuel: "Range Resources said it saved more than $2 million in fuel costs at the first two pads where it used the electric fleets." With additional efficiencies the article noted such as faster rig-...
by John.A.Hunt
Sun Jan 19, 2020 11:13 am
Forum: Picks and tips from the EP community
Topic: Weatherbell
Replies: 1
Views: 1323

Weatherbell

Dr. Joe was right (again) with his forecast from Sat. 1/11.
That week old Saturday Summary is still up as of today. A 4 minute video. One of his analogues is the winter of 1967.
https://www.weatherbell.com/premium/
As of now (10:00 am 1/19) Chicago temp 6, wind chill -12.
by John.A.Hunt
Fri Jan 10, 2020 8:46 am
Forum: Other topics of interest
Topic: Glacier National Park removes "Glaciers Gone by 2020" signs
Replies: 1
Views: 1457

Glacier National Park removes "Glaciers Gone by 2020" signs

Glacier National Park in Montana on the Canadian border is spectacular. About a decade ago the park authorities posted signs predicting that its glaciers will be “gone by 2020.” But according to the article its most well-known glaciers have been growing. Numerous other glaciers in GNP are status quo...
by John.A.Hunt
Mon Dec 30, 2019 7:39 pm
Forum: Sweet 16 Portfolio
Topic: Callon Petroleum (CPE) Update - Dec 26
Replies: 2
Views: 1549

Re: Callon Petroleum (CPE) Update - Dec 26

... we think CPE has successfully transitioned from a Permian pure play growth story, to a sustainable corporate return model with asset diversification ... Dan, this is first time in a long time I recall seeing "asset diversification" mentioned in a positive light regarding domestic oil ...
by John.A.Hunt
Thu Dec 12, 2019 11:38 am
Forum: Other topics of interest
Topic: ExxonMobil wins its defense against NY AG lawsuit
Replies: 1
Views: 1544

ExxonMobil wins its defense against NY AG lawsuit

Good news for now. XOM successfully defends itself from a ridiculous lawsuit launched by the New York State Attorney General. IMHO this was an abuse of the legal system, an abuse of power by New York authorities. https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/ExxonMobil-wins-case-brought-by-attorney-genera...
by John.A.Hunt
Mon Oct 14, 2019 5:50 pm
Forum: Picks and tips from the EP community
Topic: Encana
Replies: 0
Views: 908

Encana

Another positive report on Encana's Newfield properties, from Doug Suttles, CEO.
https://www.oklahomaminerals.com/encana ... n-working/
by John.A.Hunt
Fri Jun 28, 2019 11:47 am
Forum: Other topics of interest
Topic: Why do New Yorkers keep voting for Democrats???
Replies: 3
Views: 1966

Re: Why do New Yorkers keep voting for Democrats???

Remember MA importing LNG from Russia?
Perhaps NE dems are "colluding" with Mr. Putin, sending him all that money . . . :?
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opin ... ew-england