Petsec Energy commences drilling at Mystic Bayou Field
May 6, 2015
Petsec Energy has commenced drilling on 4 May 2015 on the 16,700' RA SUA; Williams #2 alternate well. The well is being drilled on the Mystic Bayou exploitation

Repsol makes new gas discovery in Bolivia
May 6, 2015
Repsol Chairman Antonio Brufau and Chief Executive Officer Josu Jon Imaz announced a new gas discovery in Bolivia at an event hosted by the President

Tampnet and Marlink sign partner agreement for Offshore 4G Services
May 6, 2015
Marlink and the high capacity offshore communications provider Tampnet have signed a partner agreement for the delivery of offshore LTE (Long Term Evolution)

Discovery™ completes successful deployment on Shell assets in the Gulf of Mexico
May 6, 2015
Discovery™ has successfully completed the first deep-water deployment on Shell-operated flowlines in the Gulf of Mexico. Discovery™ was developed by Tracerco, part of the FTSE100 Johnson Matthey

Red Emperor Resources executes drilling contract with Maersk Drilling
May 6, 2015
The Board of Red Emperor Resources NL advises that its Joint Venture partner and Operator of Block SC55, Otto Energy Ltd, has executed a binding

BowLeven makes board changes
May 6, 2015
Bowleven makes changes to the Bowleven plc Board following the recent completion of the Etinde farm-out transaction and associated transfer of

Baker Hughes introduces Wireline Service to deliver precise pressure data
May 6, 2015
Baker Hughes announced the commercial release of its FTeX™ advanced formation pressure testing service, which uses downhole automation and real-time

Frontera makes a milestone at its gas operations in Georgia
May 6, 2015
Frontera Resources Corporation announces a milestone at its gas operations in Georgia. Since commencing gas production operations in April 2014 from the Mtsare Khevi Gas Complex,

ExxonMobil awards license to EON Reality for immersive 3D operator training simulator technology
May 6, 2015
ExxonMobil Research Qatar (EMRQ) says that ExxonMobil has awarded a global commercial license for Immersive 3D Operator Training Simulator technology

Chariot Oil & Gas reviews board remuneration and makes board changes
May 6, 2015
Chariot Oil & Gas Limited provides an update on Board remuneration and Board changes. As part of Chariot's ongoing focus on capital discipline and in light of the current business environment,

Empire Oil & Gas appoints new Non-Executive Director
May 6, 2015
Empire Oil & Gas advises that experienced businessman Phil Garratt has been appointed as a Non-executive Director of the Company. Mr Garratt has more than 30 years of senior management

Erin Energy commences Oyo Field production
May 6, 2015
Erin Energy Corporation has commenced production from the Oyo-8 well located in OML 120 offshore Nigeria. Erin Energy is the operator of the Oyo field

CGG and Air Control form partnership for Airborne Geophysics in Kazakhstan
May 6, 2015
CGG and Air Control has signed an agreement to provide airborne geophysical survey services in Kazakhstan. This agreement will allow Air Control to offer the full suite of CGG airborne geophysical

DNV GL establishes recommended practice to manage wellhead fatigue analysis
May 6, 2015
Addressing wellhead fatigue issues and proving sufficient margin for drilling operations has been a growing challenge for the oil and gas industry over the last decade. Wellhead fatigue can have significant technical, financial and safety implications for the system. In close cooperation with industry partners, DNV GL is addressing this issue through an ongoing joint industry project (JIP).

Fisher Offshore adds new Technical Director
May 5, 2015
A north-east energy industry company has appointed a new technical director as it looks to consolidate its fully integrated offering. Fisher Offshore has welcomed Lee Hanson to the role.

Enteq introduces new Twin Electro-Magnetic Telemetry System for MWD/LWD
May 5, 2015
Enteq Upstream PLC (Enteq) has introduced the new Twin Electro-Magnetic Telemetry System into its product portfolio. The system is used for high-speed electromagnetic

Tethys Petroleum updates strategic review and SinoHan transaction
May 5, 2015
Tethys Petroleum Limited provides further details of the previously-announced strategic review, and a SinoHan Oil and Gas Investment Number 6 B.V. (SinoHan)

Baker Hughes introduces the Hammerhead System
May 5, 2015
Baker Hughes introduces its Hammerhead™ system—the industry’s first fully integrated wellhead-to-reservoir ultradeepwater completion and production system.

Stetson appoints new President and CEO
May 5, 2015
Stetson Oil & Gas Ltd. is pleased to welcome Mr. Fred Leigh as the company's new President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors

Renewable energy to account for 27% of EU¹s energy consumption: Minesto CEO
May 5, 2015
Anders Jansson, CEO of Nordic marine energy technology company Minesto, finds the EU action on climate very encouraging and the most visionary

Tata Steel first to develop DSAWL pipe through reeling method in the North Sea
May 5, 2015
Tata Steel is celebrating after becoming the first company to manufacture a SAWL (submerged arc welded longitudinal) line pipe installed through reeling method

Halliburton’s RezConnect selected for Prestigious OTC Technology Award
May 5, 2015
Halliburton's Testing and Subsea business line announced its RezConnect™ Well Testing System, the industry's first solution to offer completely acoustic control

Africa Oil enters into agreement for US$100 million financing
May 5, 2015
Africa Oil Corp. has entered into an investment agreement with Stampede Natural Resources S.a.r.l. (Stampede), an entity owned by a fund advised by

Bengal Energy provides Cuisinier operations update
May 5, 2015
Bengal Energy Ltd. and its joint venture parties (JV) have completed the Phase Two drilling campaign on ATP 752 Barta Block (Bengal's working interest