Exploration

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.

Total agrees to buy stake in Novatek, while European refinery announces run cuts due to high prices.

Gregory Scott of the NPRA warns of the potential damages to America’s economy if changes are ratified.

Concerns for the energy sector in Egypt have been raised following a terrorist attack against a gas pipeline in the Sinai peninsula.

Petrobras has completed the drilling of the extension exploratory well 3-BRSA-891A-RJS (3-RJS-682A) located in the Iara Evaluation Plan area, in the Santos Basin pre-salt. It has confirmed the presence of good quality oil in the well.

API urges a considered political response to a new study documenting the economic potential of the Alaskan OCS resources.

Information on the event based in Denver is now available online.

Petrobras has acquired a 50% interest in Block 4, located on the west coast of Africa.

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 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.

Reliance Industries Limited and BP have announced a partnership between the two companies.

NPRA says Obama oil tax increase would hurt consumers.

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.