Daily News Energy Headlines from March 24, 2017

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News highlights gathered by Industrial Info and IIR Energy (Sugar Land, Texas) dealing with the energy markets.

PRODUCTION
U.S. Oil Drillers Add Rigs - U.S. drillers added 21 oil rigs in the week to March 24, the biggest weekly increase since the week to January 20, bringing the total count up to 652, up from a six-year low of 316 in May, energy services firm Baker Hughes said on Friday. (Reuters)

PIPELINES
Keystone XL Pipeline Receives Presidential Approval - The U.S. Department of State has signed and issued a presidential permit to construct the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline, TransCanada Corporation (NYSE:TRP) (Calgary, Canada) said Friday. (IIR)

FINANCIAL
Energy Transfer's Exit From Williams Merger Upheld by Court - Energy Transfer Equity LP (NYSE:ETE) had the right to scuttle a merger with Williams Companies (NYSE:WMB), a Delaware appeals court ruled, setting the stage for a battle between the two rival pipeline giants over a $1.5 billion fee tied to the deal's termination. (Bloomberg)

Halliburton to Add U.S. Jobs With Increased Oilfield Activity - Halliburton Company (NYSE:HAL) on Friday said it's adding 2,000 U.S. jobs in the first quarter and ramping up activity faster than anticipated to try to match the surging oilfield activity, especially in West Texas. (Fuel Fix)

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