Exploration

China's implied oil demand will grow 3% this year versus last year according to the country's top energy group forecast.

Shale developments to be banned in all UK national parks.

Flotek Industries, Inc. provides financial and operational update and announces year-end 2014 conference call details.

300 km 2D seismic programme underway in Udan Emas exploration block, airbourne gravity and magnetic survey planned.

New energy proposal shows US still not seizing energy opportunity.

API calls offshore leasing proposal a test of commitment to being the world leader in energy.

Europe's upstream sector in 2014 and activity to watch in 2015.

Sand Control Systems market worth US$4035.9 million by 2019.

Suncor Energy Norge AS has received consent to drill exploration well 34/4-14 S and A.

Oil prices have continued to plunge in the wake of OPEC’s decision not to cut oil output in support of prices at its 27 November meeting.

African Petroleum Corporation has provided an update on its offshore resources in Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia.

Hess Corporation has announced a 2015 capital and exploratory budget of US$4.7 billion.

Infrastructure Bill would have introduced a moratorium on the exploration and development of gas from shale in Britain.

Lower 48 oil production outlook stable despite expected near-term reduction in rig count.

Schlumberger to pay US$1.7 billion for stake in Russia driller.