Oil & gas news
Energy Workforce & Technology Council: Employment in oilfield services reaches highest level since 2020
Employment in the US oilfield services and equipment sector rose by an estimated 3069 jobs to 652 090 in January, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
OEUK comments on Shell profits announcement and calls for new windfall taxes
Offshore Energies UK says calls by politicians to impose UK windfall taxes on companies’ global profits risked misleading voters and consumers.
Baker Hughes unveils new digital solutions for more intelligent operations and cleaner energy
New solutions expand on Baker Hughes’ digital ecosystem, providing new levels of efficiency, performance and emissions reduction for oilfield, gas and industrial segments.
API announces Vice President of Upstream Policy
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has announced the promotion of Holly Hopkins to Vice President of Upstream Policy.
Decom Engineering secure new decommissioning projects across the world
The company has secured new projects in Africa, Norway, Thailand and Singapore, while strengthening ties to an existing client in Malaysia.
OEUK: Supply chain companies need support to sustain oil and gas activity
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has warned that more action is needed from both government and industry to support supply chain companies in playing a critical role in sustaining oil and gas activity while helping to build the UK’s low-carbon future energy systems.
Neptune Energy commences production at Cygnus gas well
The company and its partner, Spirit Energy, have announced that production has commenced from the 10th well at its operated Cygnus gas field in the UK southern North Sea.
Transocean Ltd. announces contract award for ultra-deepwater drillship
The company has announced that the ultra-deepwater drillship, Dhirubhai Deepwater KG2, has been awarded a 910-day contract by a national oil company for work offshore Brazil.
Westwood Global Energy Group release 2022 review of upstream oil and gas
The review depicts a turbulent year for the industry, with a constant battle between the energy transition and societal pressures to maintain energy supply.
Wood Mackenzie: New global oil and gas discoveries in 2022 drive exploration to highest value creation in over a decade
The global oil and gas exploration sector had its strongest year in 2022 in more than a decade according to Wood Mackenzie.