Drilling & production

According to Gary Li, senior analyst at IHS Maritime, Somali piracy has dropped thanks to guards, navies and oil.

A new study by the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers has found that EU domestic shale gas production could add a million jobs.

Aker Solutions has developed the Casing Stabilizer Arm (CSA) which eliminates the need for a person to be elevated on a derrick for tubular makeup.

John Rowley, CEO, Atlas, comments on recent reports that Scottish Independence is not a top concern for oil and gas businesses.

Tony Davies, qedi, UK, outlines how proven industry techniques are supporting the successful management of major decommissioning projects.

The UN Climate Change Conference (COP19) has kept governments on a track towards 2015 climate agreements.

Steven Kopits, Douglas-Westwood New York, provides a brief overview of the Capex compression phenomenon.

A brief summary of the outcomes of the COP19 international talks on climate change.

William Brown, Metric Systems Corp., explores the opportunities provided by the use of the white space spectrum in the Marcellus Shale region.

The US Department of Energy has permitted two LNG export applications for the supply of LNG to FTA countries in the Caribbean and Central America.

The Emir of Qatar has confirmed his patronage for the 7th International Technology Petroleum Conference.

Thomas Sheltra takes a look at China’s attempts to ensure energy security through the development of transnational oil and gas pipelines.

American Petroleum Institute, Chief Economist says that energy costs are down but more can be done to help consumers.

The Oil Council’s Awards of Excellence ceremony was held this week in London.

A report highlighting the performance of natural gas powered trucks in Canada has shown they perform well in winter conditions.