Oil & gas news
Making fracking work for Britain
A fringe meeting, Making Fracking Work for Britain, will be held at the Labour Party Conference on 22nd September.
IMCA reaches 1000 member companies
The International Marine Contractors Association now has over a thousand member companies.
Wärtsilä, MAN Diesel & Turbo to continue engine emissions project
Wärtsilä and MAN Diesel & Turbo initiate HERCULES-2 research project aimed at minimising emissions.
Gulf of Mexico deepwater survey for TGS
TGS has announced the continuation of its Explorer Series seismic acquisition program in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico.
Statoil: new compressor = 220 million extra barrels
The new compressor in operation on the Kvitebjørn field will increase production there by 220 million barrels and extend the field’s lifetime.
Oil price pressures
Douglas-Westwood look at how current geopolitical events are impacting oil prices.
Siemens to buy Dresser-Rand Group for US$ 7.6 billion
Siemens says its US$ 83 per-share bid was unanimously supported by Dresser-Rand's board of directors.
Staff announcements from the upstream oil and gas industry: September 2014
Some recent appointments in the upstream oil and gas industry.
Island Offshore Management awards contract for positioning services
iSURVEY has been awarded a two year contract with offshore vessel owner, Island Offshore Management.
Woodside names Lloyd’s Register Energy as global inspection provider
Global inspection contract supports procurement goals for improved quality in components and equipment sourcing.