CNOOC to examine LNG development in Canada through Nexen
Nov 14, 2013
CNOOC Limited says that its wholly-owned subsidiary Nexen Energy ULC (Nexen), has entered into an exclusive agreement with the Government of British

Advanced tube benders speed construction of subsea wellhead trees
Nov 14, 2013
All-electric tube bending machines from Unison are helping FMC Technologies - the leading supplier of subsea tree hydraulic control systems for wellheads - to

Ashland Water Technologies taps Jeff Fulgham as vice president of marketing
Nov 14, 2013
Ashland Water Technologies, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc. has hired Jeff Fulgham as vice president, marketing. He is based in Wilmington and reports to John

Dolphin commences its first 3D Multi-Client Survey Offshore Brazil
Nov 14, 2013
Dolphin, in a partnership with TGS, will commence acquisition of a new 3D multi-client survey, Olho de Boi, covering 5,000 km2 offshore Brazil.

Bibby Offshore adds construction support vessel to its fleet
Nov 14, 2013
Aberdeen-based subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshore has signed a charter agreement for construction support vessel (CSV), the Olympic ARES.

BG Group makes Board change
Nov 14, 2013
BG Group plc (BG Group) announced that Martin Houston, Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Executive Director, has stepped down from the Board and Group

AMEC awarded hook-up and commissioning contract in Southern North Sea
Nov 14, 2013
AMEC has been awarded the hook up and commissioning (HUC) support contract for GDF SUEZ E&P UK Ltd's Cygnus gas field development, the UK Southern

2H Offshore and InterMoor receive Houston Chronicle’s Top Workplaces Award
Nov 14, 2013
Acteon companies, 2H Offshore and InterMoor, are pleased to announce that they have both been selected as one of the Houston Chronicle’s Top Workplaces; a

The 7th IPTC to held at Qatar National Convention Centre in Doha
Nov 14, 2013
His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has confirmed his patronage for the 7th International Technology Petroleum Conference (IPTC), to be held at the

Neon Energy provides update on Cua Lo-1 and Ca Ngu-1 wells, offshore Vietnam
Nov 13, 2013
Neon Energy Limited provide the following update regarding drilling of the Cua Lo-1 and Ca Ngu-1 exploration wells, located in Block 105-110/04 ('Block 105') and

Samson Oil & Gas provide operational advisory
Nov 13, 2013
The Little Creature middle Bakken infill has been drilled to a total depth of 19,430 feet, and a 4-1/2' liner was run and cemented to that depth. The Frontier Rig 24

EMGS provides update for the vessel Atlantic Guardian and BOA Thalassa
Nov 13, 2013
The vessel Atlantic Guardian, which has been working on a multi-client campaign in the Barents Sea since mid-April is mobilising to the Gulf of Mexico.

Octagon 88 Resources produces first barrel of oil
Nov 13, 2013
Octagon 88 have produced their first barrel of oil. Octagon 88 is the largest publically traded shareholder of CEC North Star holding 33% of the shares.

Kinder Morgan, MarkWest Utica EMG announce Binding Open Season for pipeline
Nov 13, 2013
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P., and MarkWest Utica EMG, L.L.C., a joint venture between MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P. (MarkWest) and The Energy and

Spectra Energy secures long-term contracts for Gulf market expansion project
Nov 13, 2013
Spectra Energy Corp and Spectra Energy Partners have executed new long-term contracts for 650,000 dekatherms per day (Dth/d) of natural gas shipments on the

Omega appoints managing director to drive global growth
Nov 13, 2013
Omega Completion Technology has appointed John Donachie as managing director as the company plans for growth in key oil and gas locations in the UK and

ROMAR International continues to strengthen team with key appointments
Nov 13, 2013
ROMAR International, an Aberdeen based provider of magnetic separation products and oilfield services, has boosted its team with two key appointments.

Baker Hughes declares force majeure in Iraq
Nov 13, 2013
Baker Hughes Incorporated announced that a protest incident by local residents occurred last Saturday at a subsidiary's facility near Basrah, Iraq.

Offshore renewables under the spotlight at IMCA’S Hamburg-based Europe & Africa section meeting
Nov 13, 2013
Offshore renewable energy will be very much on the agenda when the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) holds the first ever meeting of its long-

Industry leaders launch ground-breaking Ethical Energy Consortium
Nov 13, 2013
A pioneering consortium aimed at helping developing and emerging nations improve the efficiency of their oil & gas and renewables’ industries was launched at a

Kumera AS: Major contract signed for Innovative Hybrid Marine Drive for Green Anchor Handling Tug
Nov 13, 2013
Ship yard Vard Brevik has awarded Norwegian marine drive specialist Kumera AS a significant contract to deliver its Norgear advanced Multi Step Hybrid Gear for a

Fotech secures strategic investment from BP Ventures to develop oilfield monitoring technology
Nov 13, 2013
Fotech Solutions has closed a strategic investment deal with BP Ventures. The long term equity investment will see Fotech and BP Ventures collaborate to develop

Circle Oil announces senior debt facility of up to US$100 million
Nov 13, 2013
Circle Oil Plc announce that IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has received board approval to lead a four year reserve based lending facility (the "Facility") of

EnerVest announces $1.4 billion in oil & gas acquisitions
Nov 13, 2013
EnerVest, Ltd., and its affiliates announced since August they have acquired or will acquire by year-end approximately $1.4 billion in producing properties from