PetroNova spuds first well on the PUT-2 BlockOct 31, 2013PetroNova Inc. has spud the first exploration well on its PUT-2 Block, located in Colombia's Putumayo Basin. The Canelo Sur-2 exploratory well is targeting a robust four-way closure,
FX Energy plans frac of Gorka Duchowna wellOct 31, 2013FX Energy, Inc. plans to frac a tight gas zone in its Gorka Duchowna-1 well in Block 246 in central Poland, immediately west of the Fences Concession area, and
Eni launches the Green Data CentreOct 31, 2013A little more than two years after laying the foundation stone, Eni has opened its new Green Data Centre in Ferrera Erbognone (Pavia). The building will host Eni's central
Proserv captain secures business and sporting successOct 31, 2013The extraordinary efforts of a North-east woman in using a sporting multi-event to integrate the rapidly growing workforce of a leading energy technology services company
Rise in female candidates seeking employment in oil and gas as skills gap widens and salaries soarOct 31, 2013In line with the international jobs board’s attendance at the Women’s Global Leadership Conference in Energy & Technology (Hyatt Regency Houston, Houston, Texas,
Avalon Oil and Gas and IP TechEx sign a technology scouting agreementOct 31, 2013IP Technology Exchange, Inc. (IP TechEx), a business intelligence services company, and Avalon Oil and Gas, Inc. have signed a technology scouting agreement.
Far Vista Petroleum reports monstrous oil discoveryOct 31, 2013The president of Far Vista Petroleum Corp is ecstatic to announce that it has discovered a huge oil deposit. It had previously announced that it was informed by Lukoil that a
Qatargas delivers a commissioning cargo to Zhuhai LNG Terminal in the People’s Republic of ChinaOct 31, 2013On 24 October Qatargas delivered the first cargo of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to China National Offshore Oil Corporation’s (CNOOC) Zhuhai LNG terminal located in the Guangdong province. The cargo arrived aboard the Q-Flex LNG vessel Al-Gattara
New World renews Blue Creek Project Production Sharing Agreement, BelizeOct 30, 2013New World Oil and Gas announce that the Government of Belize has approved the application of the third and final renewal period of the Blue Creek Production Sharing
Tullow Oil's Wisting Alternative well reaches Total DepthOct 30, 2013Tullow Oil says that the Wisting Alternative well (7324/7-1S), offshore Norway in the Barents Sea, has reached Total Depth. The well was not appraising the major discovery at
ProSep announces granting of approval and Vesting Order by the CourtOct 30, 2013ProSep Inc. has obtained creditor protection pursuant to the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (Canada) (the "CCAA"). At the same time, the Superior Court of Quebec
LAGCOE 2013 welcomed 17,000 record crowds attendedOct 30, 2013Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition (LAGCOE) 2013 welcomed more than 17,000 attendees from 47 states and 43 countries to the Cajundome & Convention Center in
Sonde Resources provides update on Viking farmout in North AfricaOct 30, 2013Sonde Resources Corp. announced that Viking Exploration and Production Tunisia Limited (Viking) requested an extension to the closing deadline for the Farmout Agreement
KBR appoins new Chief Financial OfficerOct 30, 2013KBR announced that Brian K. Ferraioli has been appointed the company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective today.
Octagon 88 Resources announces Elkton service rig arrivalOct 30, 2013Octagon 88 Resources Inc. is pleased to announce that the contracted service rig has arrived on October 25, 2013 at the Elkton well 9-4-92-23W5. The rig is set up and
Mountainview Energy provides operational update on its 12 Gage projectOct 30, 2013Mountainview Energy Ltd. provide an operational update on the 2013 summer drilling program in the Williston Basin.
Mountainview has now completed its second drilling program in 2013 on the
Environmental Drilling appoints CEO and Business Development ManagerOct 30, 2013Environmental Drilling Solutions (EDS) is pleased to announce two senior-level additions to its management team: John Meckert as chief executive officer (CEO) and John
ShaMaran plans USD $150 million bond placementOct 30, 2013ShaMaran Petroleum Corp. plans to issue a USD $150 million senior secured bond. Net proceeds from the bond will be used to fund the Company's future capital
Cape secures access contract in ThailandOct 30, 2013Cape plc has been awarded a two-year outline service agreement by STP&I Public Company Limited (STP&I). Cape will provide scaffolding support services for Package 1, Plot A on the LNG Pre-Module Fabrication
Amerisur Resources provides Platanillo-14 updateOct 30, 2013Amerisur Resources is pleased to announce an update on the well Platanillo-14 in the Platanillo Field, Colombia, the 9th new well (plus 3 successful sidetracks) of the
ITIC issues warning on forged documentsOct 30, 2013ITIC has warned shipping intermediaries to be on the look-out for cleverly forged documents which could result in them being held liable for substantial claims by cargo
Wood Group PSN secures contract extension for Shell gas plantsOct 30, 2013Wood Group PSN (WGPSN) has secured a two year contract extension from Shell UK to deliver integrated services to two gas plants in Scotland; the St. Fergus Gas Terminal
Dynagas chooses GE Power Conversion for Sustainable Marine SolutionsOct 30, 2013Greek shipping company Dynagas says it wants to support a cleaner environment through safe and efficient transportation of clean-burning liquid natural gas
US Oil Sands closes balance of strategic financingOct 30, 2013US Oil Sands Inc. confirms receipt of remaining subscription proceeds from the previously announced $81 million private placement financing (the "Financing") with strategic