Oil & gas news
Funding announced for new UK oil and gas industry regulator
The UK government is to provide £15 million in short-term funding to help kick-start a new independent regulator for the North Sea oil and gas industry.
Ecopetrol discovery in deepwater Gulf of Mexico
Ecopetrol has made significant advancements in the exploration of the Norphlet Play, in deepwater Gulf of Mexico.
Transocean fleet status report – July 2014
Transocean has released a comprehensive Fleet Status Report for the company’s entire offshore drilling rigs fleet.
Rotork receives letter of appreciation
The letter, sent by DSME, relates to the CLOV FPSO offshore Angola.
Mart Resources announces operations and production update for June 2014
Mart Resources and its co-venturers, Midwestern and SunTrust, provide the updates on Umusadege field production and other operations.
Halliburton and SPT Energy JV to focus on Chinese fracking
Halliburton has signed an agreement to establish a joint venture company focused on hydraulic fracturing in Xinjiang, China.
Rockwell Automation nets North Sea contract
Rockwell Automation has secured a £2.5 million contract with a major North Sea operator.
Real Energy highlights Cooper Basin focus
Real Energy is building a major oil and gas company in Cooper Basin, Australia.
Falcon announces Hungary drilling update
Falcon Oil & Gas has announced a Hungary drilling update; the company has also extended its contract with NIS.
Petrobras begins extended well test on Iara discovery
Petrobras has announced the start of an extended well test on the Iara discovery, offshore Brazil.