Global wave of energy asset seizures shifts oil market
Washington notes a trend of state takeovers in Russia Venezuela and Bolivia raising energy prices and chilling investment for international oil firms. Analysts say Bolivia's gas seizure heightens investor wariness about new oil resources while prices stay under pressure as governments claim strategic energy assets.
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Washington
Russia
Venezuela
Bolivia
Vladimir Putin
Hugo Chavez
Evo Morales
Yasser Elguindi
Medley Global Advisors
New York
Kirk Edwards
Permian Basin Petroleum Association
PBPA
Edwards
Incoming PBPA President Quote Skittish Boards
Kirk Edwards, newly named incoming president of the PBPA, cautions that every corporate board will be skittish in this type of situation, signaling caution for governance and strategic decisions ahead.
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Kirk Edwards
PBPA
Reagan Magnet Elementary Lottery Draws Qualified Applicants
Principal Catherine Alred holds the container during a Tuesday lottery at Reagan Magnet Elementary as the school implements a lottery system for admitting students. Previously parents camped out in the parking lot the Wednesday before the school began accepting applicants.
Odessa magnet school draws for spots
Reagan Elementary now uses a lottery to assign spots at the district's magnet program after years of parents camping out for days. officials recall prior camping and first come first served registration. Despite changes interest remains high as applications exceed available seats.
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Alred
Reagan Magnet
Lukewarm protest noted by Odessa Hispanic leaders
Humberto Aguila and other Odessa figures describe a subdued Day Without Immigrants. About 3,000 students stayed home, reflecting a quieter turnout than in larger cities. Ignacio Cisneros voices a dual national pride, opposing illegal entry while defending rights.
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Jaime Aguila
University of Texas of the
Permian Basin
Odessa
Los Angeles
San Antonio
Aguila
Alon USA to acquire two more refineries
Alon USA Energy will triple its U S refineries with two deals purchasing Paramount Petroleum and Edgington Oil, both including California assets. The Paramount deal adds a 54000 bpd refinery in Paramount California and a 12000 bpd Portland Oregon refinery plus seven asphalt terminals and a 50 percent Wright Asphalt stake. Cash 307 million and about 100 million debt assumed.
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Alon USA
Dallas
Alon USA Energy Inc
U.S
Alon
Big Spring
Paramount Petroleum Corp
Edgington Oil Co
California
Texas
Morris
Paramount
Calif
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Wash
Elk Grove
Mojave
Reno
Nev
Phoenix
Fredonia
Flagstaff
Ariz
Wright Asphalt Products Co
Cindera Nealy
Odessa
American Dallas
Los Angeles
Oregon
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