Exploration

Statoil has been unable to secure additional activity for the rig.

Wood Group to carry out flow assurance and process integration studies for three offshore gas fields.

Contract predicted to increase production and lower operational cost.

Gastar Exploration Inc. has announced the results of the Deep River 30-1H well, its first operated test of the STACK formation Meramec Shale in Oklahoma.

Spectrum has announced a new 3D multi-client project over the Vulcan Sub-basin, offshore North West Shelf, Australia.

Statoil welcomes the climate change agreement finalised on the 12th December and is well positioned to play its part in the transition to a low carbon future.

DNV GL has asserted that gas will play a major role in a safer, more sustainable energy supply, but is calling for the market to become more efficient.

Rosneft has completed its 2015 geological exploration programme at offshore licenses.

The surveys will cover Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Central Canada.

Ecopetrol has announced its US$4.8 billion investment plan for 2016, in keeping with its new corporate strategy.

Statoil awarded contracts on the Norwegian continental shelf.

Carnarvon Petroleum Ltd has released the following update on drilling operations as advised by the operator of the Roc-1 well, Quadrant Energy.

Darren Woods has been elected president of Exxon Mobil Corp. and a member of the board of directors, effective 1 January 2016.

Woodside approves project off the north-west coast of Australia.

NuTech Energy Resources, Inc. announces acquisition of pipeline assets exceeding 400 miles.