Oil & gas news
Decommissioning body announces 2014 course schedule
Decom North Sea has announced its 2014 schedule of its dedicated training course, with the first to take place in Aberdeen.
API congratulates new Senate chairmanships
American Petroleum Institute has congratulated Senators Landrieu and Wyden on Senate chairmanships.
Anton Paar releases new automatic distillation unit
Anton Paar has released a new ADU 5 compact automatic distillation unit.
Shell awards ISV contract for Prelude FLNG
Shell has ordered three Infield Support Vessels from KT Maritime Services Australia Pty Ltd for Prelude FLNG. The vessels will assist in product offloading during operations.
GDF Suez produces first oil offshore the Netherlands
The Amstel oilfield has started production from its newly installed Q13a-A production platform off the Dutch coast.
New fiscal terms positive for Algerian oil industry
Algeria's bidding round presents largest offering so far, including areas with significant unconventional potential.
Canadian oilsands and the job market
Canadian oilsands investments currently support more than 478 000 jobs and will support more than 753 000 by 2025.
Level playing field will help unlock natural gas benefits
AGA Chairman has stated that US regulatory commissioners will play a key role in realizing the benefits of natural gas.
Invensys to release new Simsci APC 2014 software
Invensys will release new advanced process control software capable of cutting plant testing and commissioning time by up to 50%.
Energy companies and ICT
A new survey has indicated that energy companies have increased their ICT spend to become more efficient.