XTO Energy completes Bakken Shale acquisitionJul 17, 2008XTO Energy Inc. has closed its previously declared acquisition of producing oil properties from Headington Oil Company for $1.05 billion in cash consideration
Shell to acquire all the outstanding shares in Duvernay Oil Corp.Jul 15, 2008Royal Dutch Shell plc (Shell) declares a proposal by its wholly owned subsidiary Shell Canada Limited, to offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Duvernay Oil Corp. (Duvernay).
Portland Gas declares £9m placingJul 15, 2008Portland Gas Plc declares the placing of 2,535,211 new ordinary shares at 355p per share to raise £9 million before expenses.
BG Group Sets Out to Acquire Origin EnergyJul 10, 2008BG Group has announced the lodging of a bidder’s statement with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission setting out details of the A$15.50 per share all-cash offer to acquire all of the issued shares in Origin Energy Limited...
COSL to acquire Awilco OffshoreJul 8, 2008China Oilfield Services Limited (COSL) has reached an agreement with Awilco Offshore ASA (AWO), the Oslo Stock Exchange-listed offshore drilling company
RAM Energy Resources named to the Nasdaq Global MarketJul 8, 2008RAM Energy Resources, Inc. declares that the Company's application for upgrade of its listing from The Nasdaq Capital Market to The Nasdaq Global Market was approved.
Forum Energy response to mandatory offerJul 4, 2008The Board of Forum notes the announcement made this morning by Philex Petroleum Corporation of its intention to proceed with a mandatory offer for the Company at a price of 48p per share.
Teton Energy to be included in the Russell Microcap IndexJun 26, 2008Teton Energy will be included in the Russell Microcap Index at the close of the market June 27, 2008.
PA Resources moves to large capJun 26, 2008The oil and gas company PA Resources changes market segment from Mid Cap to Large Cap on the Nordic Exchange with effect from July 1, 2008.
Occidental Petroleum to acquire interest in Joslyn Oil Sands projectJun 24, 2008Occidental Petroleum Corporation signed of a definitive agreement with Enerplus Resources Fund to purchase a 15% interest in the Joslyn Oil Sands Project in Alberta, Canada for C$500 million.
OMV participates in additional exploration license in NorwayJun 24, 2008OMV Aktiengesellschaft strengthens its E&P position in the core region Northwestern Europe by acquiring a 30% interest
Endeavour reports proposed offer to Ithaca EnergyJun 23, 2008The Board of Endeavour International Corporation confirms that on 19 June 2008 it wrote to the Board of Ithaca Energy Inc. (Ithaca) setting out a non-binding proposed offer (the "Proposed Offer") to acquire
Cadogan Petroleum declares Initial Public OfferingJun 19, 2008Cadogan Petroleum plc, an independent oil and gas exploration, development and production company with onshore gas and condensate assets in Ukraine, declares the offering of its ordinary shares in its initial public offering.
Daybreak completes sale of Louisiana propertiesJun 18, 2008Daybreak Oil and Gas, Inc., a Washington Corporation, signed the final closing documents on June 12, 2008, completing the sale of its Tuscaloosa Project properties located in Tensas and Franklin Parishes, Louisiana.
Contango begins process to explore company saleJun 18, 2008Contango Oil & Gas Company says that its financial advisor, Merrill Lynch & Co., has begun meeting with parties potentially interested in acquiring the Company.
Crown to acquire oil and gas assets in RussiaJun 16, 2008Crown Oil and Gas Inc. has signed a letter of intent with Langford Worldwide Corp., whereby Crown plans to purchase all of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of Covenlina Holdings Ltd.
Expro to acquire the oil and gas metering business of CiDRAJun 16, 2008International oilfield service company Expro has agreed to acquire the oil and gas metering business of CiDRA Corporation, based in Connecticut, USA.
Gastar resolves litigation claims related to East Texas look-back agreementJun 13, 2008Gastar Exploration Ltd. and GeoStar jointly have settled all outstanding disputes.
Berry Petroleum to purchase East Texas Cotton Valley Natural Gas assetsJun 13, 2008Berry Petroleum Company has entered into an agreement with a consortium of private sellers to acquire their interests in natural gas producing properties on 4,500 net acres in Limestone and Harrison Counties of East Texas
Tekoil & Gas files for chapter 11 protectionJun 13, 2008Tekoil & Gas Corporation had filed for protection under Chapter 11.
TG World Provides Central North Slope Alaska updateJun 11, 2008TG World Energy Corp. says that the operator of the Alaska Central North Slope exploration program, Brooks Range Petroleum Corporation, has completed the acquisition of 5,120 acres of Alaska State petroleum leases
Teekay Shipping Norway changed ownership of Swift TankersJun 11, 2008Teekay Corporation and A.P. Møller declares an agreement whereby A.P. Moller -Maersk has agreed to acquire Teekay Corporation's 50% share in Swift Tankers Management A/S.
ATP completes first step of monetizationJun 10, 2008ATP Oil & Gas Corporation declares the completion of the sale of a limited term overriding royalty interest for $82 million at a value of $14.25 per Mcfe.
Providence confirms closing of Triangle dealJun 10, 2008Providence Resources P.l.c., confirms that the acquisition of an oil and gas portfolio in the US Gulf of Mexico from Triangle Oil and Gas Inc. (Triangle) has now closed.
Schlumberger acquires Integrated Exploration Systems, Inc.Jun 10, 2008Schlumberger has acquired IES Integrated Exploration Systems, the Aachen, Germany-based supplier of advanced petroleum systems modeling software and services for the exploration and production (E&P) industry.
