Exploration

The American Petroleum Institute praises the president’s focus on natural gas as a source of clean, abundant fuel.

GE Energy has entered into an agreement to acquire approximately 90% of Converteam, a leading provider of electrification and automation equipment and systems.

The potential for Iraq to achieve its ambitious oil targets is huge, but only if the politics and infrastructure are right.

Africa continues to offer a wealth of opportunities for the energy supply chain.

In the aftermath of the Japanese earthquake and resulting tsunami, amid fears of a radiological disaster, commentators worldwide are postulating one question: is this the end of nuclear power? Alisa Murphy, CEO, B9 Coal, UK, argues they ought to be discussing the wider energy mix.

Angelos Damaskos comments on how the energy industry will be impacted by the Japan earthquake, Middle Eastern unrest and continuing Eurozone problems.

Marine Well Containment Company (MWCC) has awarded Weatherford a contract for the design and construction of the topsides process modules for two dynamically positioned tankers to operate in the US Gulf of Mexico.

Significant cuts are planned in refining and marketing, while investing heavily in new projects to increase production.

A letter from Chris Huhne and EU Environment Ministers to the Guardian newspaper on 30% EU emissions cuts.

Chevron has appealed the Ecuadorean court judgment, which found it liable for environmental damage to the tune of US$ 8.6 billion.

API to White House: long term solutions require short term leadership.

Exxon Mobil Corporation reviews 2010 while outlining plans for future projects in its annual presentation to investment analysts at the New York Stock Exchange.

Grants by ExxonMobil and the ExxonMobil Foundation aid the economic advancement of women in developing nations.

Key exploration rights issue heralds a new frontier in the African nation’s history.

Nancy Yamaguchi, contributing editor, looks at North America's oil markets and the growing role of the Canadian oilsands.