Drilling & production

The first coalbed methane (CBM) to energy project in Russia celebrated its grand opening in Kemerovo Oblast.

Fluor Offshore Solutions unit will be responsible for FEED services for the offshore central gas processing facility for the Browse LNG project.

BHP Billiton has agreed to acquire all of Chesapeake Energy Corporation's interests in the Fayetteville Shale, USA.

As European shale plays gain momentum and Asian energy providers continue to invest in US shale projects, it is a crucial tipping point for the future of the unconventional gas source on the global scene.

New studies in The Salary Guide evidence a strong recovery curve in the UK oil and gas industry, while competitive salaries allow engineers to thrive.

The Australian Government has granted environmental approval for ConocoPhillips’ and Origin Energy’s US$ 35 billion joint coalbed methane (CBM) project in Queensland.

The Middle East continues to be a key market for the UK supply chain, which is not surprising given the region’s significant share of the world’s oil and gas reserves and the fact that plenty of investment is taking place.

NPRA says Obama oil tax increase would hurt consumers.

Total has announced the startup of the Itaú gas and condensate field.

Southwest Solar Technologies has commissioned the largest solar dish in North America in order to improve the efficiency of its power generation capability.

Xstrata has declared force majeure at its Ulan mine in New South Wales, Australia. Production at the mine has been forced to halt due to heavy rain.

Striking first oil is significant for any nation – and for any oil and gas company. But when oil flowed at the Jubilee field in Ghana, it was a particularly historic event.

A court in Ecuador has ordered Chevron Corp. to pay US$ 8.6 billion for damages to part of the Amazon region.

API believe that administration tax hike will hurt jobs, cut government revenue.

Shell has published its report Signals and Signposts.