MPG Pipeline names Dan Murphy as Quality Assurance ManagerNov 17, 2015MPG Pipeline Contractors has named Dan Murphy as quality assurance manager in its Houston office.
Warren Resources appoints President and CEONov 17, 2015Warren Resources, Inc. says that, effective immediately, the Board of Directors has appointed James A. Watt as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
MDU Resources names new General CounselNov 17, 2015MDU Resources Group, Inc. says that Daniel S. Kuntz has been named general counsel and secretary, effective Jan. 9. He succeeds Paul K. Sandness, who is retiring Jan. 8.
Ensco names Jon Baksht as new Chief Financial OfficerNov 17, 2015Ensco plc says that Jon Baksht has been named chief financial officer. He will be based in London and succeeds Jay Swent, who is retiring effective at year end.
Dryad Maritime releases Mediterranean Special AdvisoryNov 16, 2015Dryad Maritime releases their Mediterranean Special Advisory, an in depth report, looking at the complex threats currently facing commercial shipping in the Mediterranean Sea.
ExxonMobil announces retirement of Ken CohenNov 16, 2015Ken Cohen, vice president, Public and Government Affairs, Exxon Mobil Corporation, has announced his intention to retire effective Jan. 1, 2016, after more than 38 years of service.
Planning application lodged for barite mine in ScotlandNov 16, 2015A planning application to develop a world class barite resource at Duntanlich, north of Aberfeldy, has been lodged with Perth & Kinross Council on 13th November by oilfield services
Launch of the IEA's India Energy OutlookNov 16, 2015India is set for a period of rapid, sustained growth in energy demand: how could this re-shape the energy scene?
Gas senate inquiry a wasteful stuntNov 16, 2015The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association says that Australia does not need another politically motivated and costly federal parliamentary inquiry
Construction of Amur GPP launchedNov 16, 2015A festive ceremony dedicated to the start of the Amur gas processing plant (GPP) construction took place in the Svobodnensky District of the Amur Region.
E Plugs wins 2015 ICoTA Innovation AwardNov 16, 2015E Plug has been named 2015 winner of the Intervention & Coiled Tubing Association (ICoTA) European Chapter’s highly-regarded Innovation Award.
Oil and gas industry to go “back to basics” to increase efficiencyNov 16, 2015Operators and supply chain companies must simplify operations and introduce new technologies to streamline data entry in the field, in order to improve efficient operations
SUT launches call for papers for 50th anniversary eventNov 13, 2015The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) has launched a call for abstracts for a new technical conference to be held next year to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
The Importance of Marine GrowthNov 13, 2015Decommissioning within the offshore environment is rapidly becoming a focused activity for the oil and gas industry. Latest figures from Decom North Sea suggest that there are, approximately, 470 offshore
DNV certification for VSTEP GMDSS SimulatorsNov 13, 2015Maritime simulator developer VSTEP has received DNV-GL accreditation for their recently introduced new generation of GMDSS Simulators. This certification is the latest addition to VSTEP’s range of
SPE Oil and Gas India Conference and Exhibition, 24–26 November 2015 in Mumbai, IndiaNov 13, 2015Breaking Barriers—Converting Resources to Production is the theme of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Oil and Gas India Conference and Exhibition (OGIC) taking place 24–26 November 2015
EMGS appoints Christiaan A. Vermeijden as new CEONov 12, 2015The Board of Directors of Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) has appointed Christiaan A. Vermeijden as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Saudi Total appoints new General ManagerNov 12, 2015Saudi Total, a joint venture between Zahid Group and Total, has announced the appointment of Mr. Hisham Atalla as General Manager, who comes to Saudi Arabia with more than 20 years of experience
Trelleborg takes top innovation accolade at the composites UK AwardsNov 12, 2015Trelleborg’s advanced engineering materials (AEM) operation, has taken home the prestigious Innovation in Composite Manufacture Award at this year’s UK Composites Industry Awards Dinner in Birmingham, UK.
Efficient Environmental Services on display at Open DayNov 12, 2015A provider in environmental services to the global oil and gas industry will be showcasing the latest technology and techniques that help protect the environment in an efficient and cost-effective way.
Weatherford introduces production optimization consultingNov 12, 2015Weatherford International announced the official launch of its Production Optimization Consulting (POC) group at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference. Weatherford POC services integrate cyclical
Oil and gas decision-makers under increased pressure to reduce asset downtimeNov 12, 2015Oil and gas decision-makers are coming under increasing pressure to reduce asset downtime, according to new research. As part of Lloyd's Register Energy's Technology Radar research
Wison Engineering recognized as Technology Innovation Company in Chemical IndustryNov 12, 2015Wison Engineering Services Co. Ltd. announced that its indirect non-wholly owned subsidiary, Wison Engineering Ltd., has been awarded Chemical Industry Technology Innovation Demonstration Company in China.
Statoil increases environmental commitment on the NCSNov 12, 2015Since 2008, Statoil has had the aim of reducing CO2 emissions on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) by up to 800 000 tonnes by 2020. The company is already close to achieving this goal, four years ahead of time, and therefore increases the target by 50% to 1.2 million tonnes. “In Norway, we produce oil and gas with half of the CO2 emissions per unit of output compared to the global industry average. By aiming even higher now, we are reinforcing our leading role in the coming years as a low-emission producer of oil and gas,” says Arne Sigve Nylund, executive vice president, Development and Production Norway (DPN).
