Oil & gas news
Somali piracy drops
According to Gary Li, senior analyst at IHS Maritime, Somali piracy has dropped thanks to guards, navies and oil.
Alternative fuels for transport
The European Commission has welcomed the decision to increase the number of alternative fuel stations across Europe.
UK refining: the perfect storm
Chris Hunt, UKPIA, looks at the UK refining market and asks if it is preparing for the perfect storm.
EU shale production could add 1 million jobs
A new study by the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers has found that EU domestic shale gas production could add a million jobs.
Aker Solutions develops CSA for tubular handling
Aker Solutions has developed the Casing Stabilizer Arm (CSA) which eliminates the need for a person to be elevated on a derrick for tubular makeup.
Scottish Independence: not likely to affect oil and gas industry
John Rowley, CEO, Atlas, comments on recent reports that Scottish Independence is not a top concern for oil and gas businesses.
Europe versus the world: refinery challenges
At the ERTC 18th Annual Meeting, Stephen Cooper, Wood Mackenzie, discussed European refinery competitiveness and the challenges ahead.
Tried and tested, Part 1
Tony Davies, qedi, UK, outlines how proven industry techniques are supporting the successful management of major decommissioning projects.
The future of sustainable energy
Statoil CEO Helge Lund has said that fossil fuels will remain the dominant part of the energy mix for decades.
2015 climate agreement: on track
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP19) has kept governments on a track towards 2015 climate agreements.