IWCF creates new role to lead technology development
Jun 9, 2015
The International Well Control Forum (IWCF) has appointed David Conroy as its first Chief Technical Officer (CTO). Based at the organisation’s UK headquarters, Mr Conroy will be

Trapoil commences operations on the Niobe exploration prospect
Jun 9, 2015
Trapoil have commenced operations on the Niobe (Licence P.1889, Blocks 12/26b & 27) exploration prospect. The well is being drilled using the ENSCO 100 jack up rig and well

CNL Software to showcase enhanced PSIM Features at IFSEC
Jun 9, 2015
CNL Software will be showcasing the latest enhancements to its IPSecurityCenter™ PSIM solution as an ecosystem partner on the Milestone

Statoil awarding contract for utility and living quarter on Johan Sverdrup
Jun 9, 2015
Statoil is, on behalf of the Johan Sverdrup partnership, signing a contract with a joint venture consisting of Kvaerner and KBR for construction of the topside for the utility and living quarter platform. The contract has a value of NOK 6.7 billion. The contract includes engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the topside for the Johan Sverdrup utility and living quarters platform.

Northcote Energy enters strategic agreement with CEB Resources
Jun 8, 2015
Northcote has added to its portfolio of high impact interests through entering into a Participation Agreement and equity investment in CEB Resources plc,

Apache Corporation completes sale of Australian assets
Jun 8, 2015
Apache Corporation has completed the previously disclosed sale of its Australian subsidiary Apache Energy Limited to a consortium of private equity

Baker Hughes announces May 2015 rig counts
Jun 8, 2015
Baker Hughes Incorporated announced today that the international rig count for May 2015 was 1,158, down 44 from the 1,202 counted in April 2015,

Nor-Shipping 2015 passes the test
Jun 8, 2015
The success of Nor-Shipping 2015 is proof of concept. “We have established an event with a brand and total concept that has proved its value to the maritime community as shown by its

Barge Master's motion compensation used for critical Malampaya installation
Jun 8, 2015
Using its BM-T700 motion compensation platform, Barge Master successfully supported the installation of the permanent connection bridge

Oil and gas industry at risk of perpetuating talent crisis
Jun 8, 2015
Companies working in the oil and gas industry must now put talent recruitment on the agendas of senior executives as the skills gap presents

Ferguson Group enhances Middle East senior management team
Jun 8, 2015
The global supplier of DNV 2.7-1/ EN 12079 offshore containers, tanks, baskets, refrigerated/freezer modules, workspace and accommodation

Cue Energy acquires US conventional onshore oil production
Jun 8, 2015
Cue Energy Resources Ltd will boost oil output and gain significant potential for future production increases, through the acquisition of an

New Gulf Resources provides results from Buda-Rose play, Texas
Jun 8, 2015
New Gulf Resources, LLC announced the recent well results from its Vertical Lower Cretaceous project located in Madison County, Texas.

Serica Energy acquires 18% interest in North Sea Erskine field from BP
Jun 8, 2015
Serica Energy plc is pleased to announce that the transaction to purchase an 18% interest in the producing North Sea Erskine Field from BP was

Select Sands appoints new Chairman
Jun 8, 2015
Select Sands Corp has appointed Arnold Tenney as a Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Tenney has been the Chairman and a director of Tribute Pharmaceuticals

Gulf Keystone officially appointed Jón Ferrier as new CEO
Jun 8, 2015
Gulf Keystone confirms that John Gerstenlauer has retired as the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Jón Ferrier has been appointed as CEO

ASCO Group wins first contract with OMV
Jun 8, 2015
ASCO Group has announced the award of a contract from OMV to provide supply base services for their operations in the Norwegian Sea and Barents Sea.

Egdon Resources acquires further interest in Lincolnshire PEDL241
Jun 8, 2015
Egdon Resources has reached agreement with Celtique Energie Petroleum Ltd. to acquire an additional 40% interest in Lincolnshire Licence

Eguana Technologies appoints new Chief Financial Officer
Jun 8, 2015
Eguana Technologies Inc. has appointed Ms. Patricia Dahm CA as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Ms. Dahm replaces Michael Dalton

Piedmont Natural Gas elects new director
Jun 8, 2015
The Board of Directors of Piedmont Natural Gas elected Gary Garfield to the Board of the Company. Mr. Garfield currently serves as CEO and President of Bridgestone Americas, Inc.,

Large scale experimental data released to enhance CO2 pipeline design safety
Jun 8, 2015
The subject of CO2 transportation by pipeline is of increasing importance as many governments and communities worldwide come to terms with the challenges of carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) for the mitigation of climate change. The transportation aspect, is however, often looked upon as the ‘missing link’. The DNV GL led CO2PIPETRANS joint industry project (JIP) has just released a third batch of valuable experimental data that will greatly assist in the design process of CO2 pipelines.

GATE acquires Greenwood Group LLC
Jun 8, 2015
Gibson Applied Technology and Engineering, Inc. (dba GATE) has acquired GREENWOOD GROUP LLC. Headquartered in New Orleans, LA,

LUKOIL President meets with Kazakhstan leaders
Jun 8, 2015
LUKOIL President Vagit Alekperov visited Astana to attend the 28th Plenary Session of the Foreign Investors’ Council under the President of Kazakhstan

Dana Gas commences drilling campaign in Egypt
Jun 8, 2015
Dana Gas has commenced drilling the Balsam-2 development well in the Balsam Development lease onshore Nile delta. The Balsam-2 well