Drilling & production

Announcements from the global oil and gas sector.

Baker Hughes rig count shows increase from October 2014 and November 2013 figures.

Overcapacity in the rig portfolio results in extension to suspension periods.

Emerson launches free guide to proportional control valves.

FCX announces positive drilling results at the Holstein Deep and Dorado Development Projects in the Gulf of Mexico.

Petsec Energy commences drilling on Southwest Holmwood exploration prospect.

An important natural gas discovery has been made in the Orca-1 exploratory well, 40 km off the Colombian coast.

Maersk has received consent to drill exploration well 6406/6-4 in the Tvillingen Sør prospect.

Report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration details increase in crude oil proved reserves.

House passage of legislation extends successful pilot program at the Bureau of Land Management.

According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), US natural gas reserves increased 10% in 2013, to reach a record 354 trillion ft3.

EIC Connect Oil & Gas 2014 was hailed a success as the major global oil and gas operators announce a bright future for the UK supply chain.

Post-separation leaders named for Columbia Pipeline Group, NiSource.

Gazprom working out General Gas Supply Scheme of Kyrgyzstan.

Artek Exploration is pleased to announce that it has entered into purchase and sale agreements to dispose of certain non-core assets.