Business news - 16 May 2014

DTE Energy's Gas Storage and Pipeline segment has secured long term gathering commitments which will significantly expand the Bluestone Pipeline.

Spectra Energy's 2013 sustainability report highlights the company’s efforts in supply chain management, environmental resource conservation and community development.

Petrofac has been awarded a 36 month contract worth more than US$ 970 million for the Reggane North Development Project.

A new report from AFPM shows that Bakken crude characteristics are well within safety standards for current rail car design.

Participants of the meeting discussed preparations for the contract to supply pipeline gas from Russia to China via the eastern route.

A new survey from Hays and Oilandgas JobsSearch has revealed statistics regarding global oil and gas salaries for 2013 with outlooks for 2014.

EFM has announced the final closing of EnCap Flatrock Midstream Fund III, LP.

Atlas Pipeline Partners completes sale of subsidiaries holding an interest in West Texas LPG pipeline for US$ 135 million.

Fugro has been awarded a contract for one year by Basrah Gas Company for the provision of services in the Basrah province of Southern Iraq.

Access Midstream Partners, LP announced a major expansion of the Utica East Ohio midstream service complex in eastern Ohio.

The consortium developing the giant Kashagan oilfield will have to replace the entire pipeline system at the deposit.

In times when the oil and gas industry must live with lower profits and higher costs, co-operation is key to success.