Thousands call on Congress to look at jobs and the economy
More than 5000 gather and call on Congress to focus on jobs and the economy in Texas rallies.
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Under sea CO2 storage licensing plans published
The UK Government wish to license under sea CCS.
HSE warns oil and gas industry to improve offshore safety
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released statistics showing an increase in major injuries and unplanned hydrocarbon releases and has warned the offshore industry to ‘up its game’ in identifying and rectifying the causes of such events.
Resolute Energy to develop Bakken acreage
Resolute Energy has entered into an agreement with Marathon Oil to develop up to 19,000 acres of the Bakken field in North Dakota.
API expands access to its safety standards
recent announcement from the American Petroleum Institute regarding the release of its online safety standards.
Technip and PETRONAS announce strategic partnership
Technip has announced a strategic partnership with subsidiaries of PETRONAS, to work jointly on onshore and offshore projects.
Kosmos Energy terminates share purchase agreement
Kosmos has terminated the sale of its Ghana business to ExxonMobil in order to continue its exploration, appraisal and development operations.
Pluto LNG nearing completion but expansion plans still on hold
Woodside Petroleum’s CEO has put off a final investment decision on the planned expansion of Pluto LNG, but has stated that plans are afoot for further expansion.
Escalating Tensions in the South China Sea
Untapped oil reserves add to anxieties in the South China Sea as China’s energy policy and foreign policy fuse.
Chevron announces drilling success in Carnarvon Basin
Chevron has discovered more natural gas in its Acme-1 well, underpinning plans for expansion of the Wheatstone LNG hub.
Woodside makes gas discovery at Alaric-1 exploration well
Woodside has made new gas discoveries at its Alaric-1 exploration well, reviving hopes that the planned expansion of its Pluto regasification terminal may go ahead.
Chevron discovers gas in Exmouth Plateau
Chevron has announced the discovery of gas in the Exmouth Plateau of the Carnarvon Basin offshore Western Australia.
Juggling the current oil and gas issues
Do the environmental impacts of potential oil spills outweigh the economic effects of stifling exploration efforts, and can more be done to make oil and gas drilling safer?
Renewables sector to face skills shortage
More than 2200 commercial divers will be needed to help build and develop Europe’s offshore wind sector as it rapidly expands over the next six years, according to leading industry analysts.
Fears over Sicilian offshore drilling
Plans to drill for oil and gas in Sicilian waters have met with stiff opposition from local authorities and campaigners.