Canacol Energy declares Oboe 1 test resultsFeb 26, 2016Canacol Energy Ltd. says that Oboe 1, an appraisal well drilled in its Clarinete gas field on the VIM 5 Exploration and Production Contract, has tested at a maximum rate
Total starts up production at Vega Pleyade offshore ArgentinaFeb 26, 2016Total has started up production at the offshore Vega Pleyade gas and condensate field in the Tierra del Fuego region of Argentina. Operated by Total, the project will have a
Suncor Energy appoints new member to Board of DirectorsFeb 25, 2016Jim Simpson, Chair of the Board of Directors of Suncor, has declared the appointment of Patricia M. Bedient to the company's Board of Directors. Ms. Bedient's appointment is effective immediately.
Fugro to deploy new-build Fugro Aquarius for Petrobras contractFeb 25, 2016Fugro has been awarded an inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) contract by Petrobras in Brazil. Under the contract Fugro will deploy its new 83-metre ROV support vessel,
LGO Energy working on potential strategic investmentsFeb 25, 2016LGO Energy plc has continued working closely with its advisors in the USA, Wellford Capital Markets, LLC and Height Securities, LLC, on potential strategic investments in the business.
Bell Geospace acquires new Lockheed Martin InstrumentFeb 25, 2016Bell Geospace has acquired their fourth Full Tensor Gravity Gradiometer (FTG). The addition of this instrument to their fleet will allow Bell to continue to meet the needs of clients in Africa and Southeast Asia
Shell makes senior staff and organisational changes in North AmericaFeb 25, 2016Royal Dutch Shell reported that after a 34-year career with the company, Unconventional Resources Director and U.S. Country Chair, Marvin Odum, will leave Shell at the end of March, 2016.
Protea supplies Swivel Crane for Petrobras FPSOFeb 25, 2016Protea continues to cement its position as a leading supplier of cranes for floating offshore production units with the delivery of a swivel maintenance crane for a new FPSO conversion.
Virtus signs Letter of Intent to acquire San Juan County oil and gas fieldFeb 25, 2016Virtus Oil and Gas Corporation has signed a letter of intent with a US subsidiary of an international Oil and Gas Company, to acquire its U.S. operated, producing oil and gas fields in
American Patriot gets 22 c/share takeover offer from Running Foxes PetroleumFeb 24, 2016American Patriot Oil and Gas Limited has an unsolicited takeover bid to acquire 100% of the company from Running Foxes Petroleum Inc.
Granite receives approval for EOR on Bakken propertyFeb 23, 2016Granite Oil Corp. has received the approval of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) to operate its gas injection enhanced oil recovery (EOR) scheme on its 100%-owned Alberta Bakken property
Nostra Terra acquires producing assets in the Permian BasinFeb 23, 2016Nostra Terra Oil & Gas has acquired producing assets in the Permian Basin of New Mexico from Alamo Resources II, LLC. The company has agreed to pay US$3.0 million to acquire a 60% WI
Strata expands land base by 50% in AlbertaFeb 23, 2016Strata Oil & Gas Inc has entered into an agreement to acquire the rights to over 20,000 acres of oil sands leases in the Peace River oil sands region of Alberta,
Gastar Exploration signs agreement to sell certain Appalachian Basin assetsFeb 23, 2016Gastar Exploration Inc. has entered into a definitive purchase and sale agreement to sell certain Appalachian Basin assets primarily located in Marshall and Wetzel Counties, West Virginia.
Empyrean Energy completes sale of Sugarloaf AMI projectFeb 23, 2016Empyrean Energy Plc has reached financial close on 19 February 2016, Houston time, of the purchase and sale agreement with Carrier Energy Partners II, LLC, a Delaware corporation, to dispose
AGR to support Colombia’s development of significant heavy oil resourcesFeb 22, 2016AGR has finalised a contract with Colombia’s Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarburos (ANH) supporting further the company’s growth strategy in the South American region.
Vantage signed agreement for Tungsten ExplorerFeb 22, 2016Vantage Drilling International has signed an agreement for a two-year extension of the Tungsten Explorer contract. The contract is now anticipated to keep
ExxonMobil declares 2015 Reserves AdditionFeb 22, 2016Exxon Mobil Corporation has added 1 billion oil-equivalent barrels of proved oil and gas reserves in 2015, replacing 67 percent of production, including
Amerisur updates on Colombia-Ecuador interconnector pipelineFeb 19, 2016Amerisur Resources updates on the project to connect the Platanillo field in Colombia with the oil pipeline system in Ecuador, named Oleoducto Binacional Amerisur (OBA).
Xcite Energy gets Bentley licence extensionFeb 19, 2016Xcite Energy says that following discussions with the Oil & Gas Authority, the Secretary of State for the Department of Energy and Climate Change has extended the P.1078 licence containing the Bentley field until 30 June 2017.
Wentworth Resources makes Directorate changeFeb 18, 2016Wentworth declares the resignation of Non-Executive Director, Richard Schmitt, with immediate effect, in order to allow Mr. Schmitt to pursue his other business opportunities.
Emerald Bay receives an additional four well drill commitmentFeb 18, 2016Emerald Bay Energy Inc. has received an additional four-well drilling commitment through its partnership with Alliance Petroleum Interests, bringing the total number of new wells in development
Gulf Stream Marine expands into LouisianaFeb 18, 2016Gulf Stream Marine has declared its expansion into Louisiana. Gulf Stream Marine expects to begin operations in Lake Charles immediately.
Samson Oil & Gas updates status of Foreman Butte acquisitionFeb 18, 2016As previously announced, Samson Oil and Gas USA Inc (a wholly owned subsidiary of Samson Oil and Gas Limited) entered into a contract to acquire oil and gas leases, producing oil and gas wells,
