Drilling & production

Labour’s Shadow Energy Minister has commented on the publication of Oil & Gas UK’s 2014 Activity Survey.

The first Na Kika Phase 3 well began oil production on February 19, with a second well expected to start up in the second quarter.

Nancy Yamaguchi, contributing editor, discusses the Latin American refining sector in light of the changes in oil supply and demand.

Petrofac has been awarded a contract by BP for the central processing facility for the Khazzan gas project in Oman.

The PM will commit to essential steps to increase the economic benefits from North Sea oil and gas, which could be worth £200 billion.

Ian Clay, on behalf of WEG, discusses the increasing levels of energy efficiency that can be gained from motors and variable speed drives.

Patrick Calvert and Peter Griffiths, BP, UK, explain how dynamic flow modelling has created a powerful insight into operations.

As ‘easy oil’ reserves deplete, NOCs will need to continue ramping up their drilling campaigns in order to replenish reserves.

GE Intelligent Platforms has announced that Statoil has chosen GE’s Proficy® SmartSignal predictive-diagnostic software and services.

Hydraulic fracturing has yet to make an impact outside of the US as operators continue to face environmental worries and logistical challenges.

According to the Global Salary Guide, UK oil and gas professionals have seen a slight decrease in wages.

More than 2500 students are to attend ‘Introduce a Girl to Engineering’ events facilitated by ExxonMobil with the hope of inspiring more girls to take up STEM careers.

As part of the Energy Institute’s 100th anniversary an executive interview was carried out with Dr Tony Hayward HonFEI, CEO, Genel Energy.

IP Week 2014 looked at the strategic role of technology advances in the oil and gas industry.

The APPEA believes that the latest enquiry in the Northern Territory will confirm that hydraulic fracturing poses minimal environmental risk.