Drilling & production

The API has commented on a recent speech by President Obama saying that US energy is critical to the President’s economic message.

API has announced that Stacy Linden has been promoted to General Counsel for the association effective immediately.

Centek is poised to become the largest centraliser manufacturer in the world, following the opening of its new UK facility.

The acquisition of Accelerated Companies has expanded Dover Artificial Lift’s product breadth and capabilities.

Oilfield Technology took in a tour of Weatherford’s new Rotary Steerable Systems (RSS) facility in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, UK.

Two long-term drilling contracts for the Khazzan project in Block 61 have been announced by operator BP Oman.

Workstrings International, a Superior Energy Services company, has launched its Workstrings Drill Pipe Specifications app.

Flotek Industries will create a new Research & Innovation Leadership Center in Houston.

Saipem has been awarded new offshore E&C contracts in the Gulf of Mexico, for a total amount of approximately US$ 750 million.

Rosneft’s Board of Directors has decided on the correction of the key indicators of the company’s consolidated business plan for 2014.

Gulf Oil has redefined its operations in China under a new name: Gulf Oil (China) Co. Ltd.

Subsea 7 has been awarded a contract in the Ivory Coast by CNR International in support of its Baobab Field development.

Total has launched its new international multimedia advertising campaign to develop the Group’s brand awareness.

MOL Group has launched a new E&P talent acquisition and development program to students and graduates.

Noble Energy, Inc. has confirmed plans to resume exploration drilling in the Falkland Islands in 2015.