Special reports

Fishbones, a provider of alternative reservoir stimulation technology, is increasing its staff base by 25% and has created the position of Chief Technology Officer.

The company has promoted Peter Denham, Andy Greenwood and Paul Murphy.

‘Financing for Growth’ is a one-day conference taking place on 30 May 2019 at the Sandman Signature, Aberdeen, aimed at helping companies finance their growth ambitions.

Molly Haynes, Worley, asks: from the latest buzzwords in digital to the newest programmes and apps that make our working lives easier, what are the challenges in keeping employees engaged in the digital developments of the workplace?

Data shows that marketed utilisation for some rig types in some regions are nearing 85-90%.

The results of Wood Mackenzie’s eleventh annual exploration survey have been released.

Regina Chislova, Project Director of EPOCH 2019, explores various options to monetise gas resources, considers the challenges that companies can face, and describes a real example of such a project.

Geotechnical engineering and offshore drilling company Geoquip Marine has announced the appointment of Jean-Luc Laloe to its board of directors.

Dan Munro, CEO of PJ Valves writes about the benefits of a long-term approach to changing oil prices.

In a major turnaround, North American tight oil is emerging as the second cheapest source of new oil volumes globally, just shy of the Middle East onshore market.

Rystad Energy, the independent energy research and consultancy, has analysed the historic investments and oilfield service purchases of the world’s 50 000 oil and gas fields.

Oilfield technology firm Airborne Oil & Gas and engineering company Símeros Technologies are collaborating to qualify dynamic deepwater thermoplastic composite pipe risers in Brazil.

This landmark oil deal marks yet another achievement for Africa’s growing energy investments and will provide further boost to South Sudan’s economic revival.

Global subsea equipment solutions specialist, Ashtead Technology, has appointed a new regional director for Asia Pacific and announced the completion of an investment to double the size of its Singapore facility.

Adjusted earnings were US$4.19 billion in 1Q19, down from US$4.41 billion in 1Q18. Adjusted earnings after tax were US$1.54 billion, up from US$1.47 billion in the same period last year.