Exploration

Japan is the world's largest liquefied natural gas importer, second-largest coal importer, and third-largest net importer of crude oil and oil products.

Iraq has the fifth largest proved crude oil reserves in the world, and it is the second-largest crude oil producer in OPEC.

PCM S.A has acquired 75% of the shares in AMIK Oilfield Equipment & Rentals based in Canada.

Unite the Union has said that immediate action on job losses is needed at oil industry summit in order to avoid another Piper Alpha.

Goodrich Petroleum announces year-end reserves and revised preliminary 2015 capital expenditure budget.

Dassault Systèmes looks at how technology is helping secure global energy supplies while reducing carbon emissions.

Ensco rated top offshore driller for fifth consecutive year in independent customer satisfaction survey.

Ezra's subsea services division wins more than US$65 million in global contracts.

Lukoil starts upgrade of lube plant in Austria.

Wood Mackenzie: Africa's upstream events to look out for in 2015.

Scottish Government assures careful consideration in granting consents for unconventional oil and gas developments in Scotland.

Occidental Petroleum Corporation replaces 174% of 2014 production.

Santos acquires 20% stake in Sabah's Deepwater Block R.

Famed petroleum photographer exhibits works highlighting the artistic beauty in the offshore industry.

Litre Meter launches last in series of oil and gas safety surveys.