Oil & gas news
Aker Solutions wins framework contract from BP
Aker Solutions has secured a framework agreement to provide services for BP-operated oil and gas fields offshore Norway.
Mexican energy reform and oil production
The US Energy Information Administration says that the Mexican energy reform seeks to reverse decline in oil production.
China and Australia emerge as major shale markets
According to GlobalData, China and Australia are emerging as major upcoming markets for shale developments.
GEA launches new ABC modules
Smaller and lighter than radiator systems: the new GEA ABC modules for transformer oil cooling
Fracking patents reach record high
The number of patents filed across the globe in the last year for fracking technology has reached a record high.
Strong growth forecast for global subsea hardware market
Douglas-Westwood forecasts global subsea hardware Capex will total US$ 117 billion between 2014 and 2018.
SKF launches new condition monitoring sensor
SKF has launched a new condition monitoring sensor that is suitable for hazardous environments.
Greenpeace board Transocean Spitsbergen
On 27 May Greenpeace activists boarded the drilling rig Transocean Spitsbergen. The rig was en route to the Hoop area in the Barents Sea.
Major Statoil contract to Altus Intervention
Statoil has exercised a two-year contract extension for the provision of mechanical wireline services and mobile drilling units.
DW: Can Petrobras Deliver?
Douglas Westwood considers Petrobras’ capability to deliver in the future, and whether Brazil can unlock its energy potential.