Oil & gas news
Grounding of Super Pumas a proportionate response
Temporary grounding of Super Pumas is a "proportionate response" to last week’s fatal accident in the North Sea, said the UK’s largest professional body in occupational safety.
Rotork Gears awarded FMC qualification for subsea gearbox
Rotork’s subsea gearboxes awarded three year global qualification certificate from FMC Technologies
Survey reveals offshore worker concern over helicopter safety
A snapshot survey of 1000 offshore workers taken after the recent crash of an AS332-L2 Super Puma in the North Sea has revealed that 89% believe that the Super Puma should be taken out of service, and other helicopters considered, such as the S-92.
Strategic research on clean coal technologies
World Coal Association partners Brazilian Coal Association for strategic research on clean coal technologies.
RIL & BP Announce New Deepwater Gas Condensate Discovery in Cauvery Basin
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and BP today announced a new gas condensate discovery off the east coast of India in the Cauvery basin.
Poland’s “illegal” coal-fired power plant
A proposed 1800 MW power plant to be built in Poland could put the country at odds with the EU, as it is termed “illegal” by activists.
Coal mining agenda proposed by US Representative for Colorado, Doug Lamborn
US Representative for Colorado, Doug Lamborn, sets out mining agenda for 2013-14
Cuadrilla resumes drilling at Balcombe
After being held up by anti-fracking protesters, drilling has resumed at Cuadrilla’s Balcombe prospect in the UK.
Further investment in Mozambique coal industry
The Mozambican Government has approved two new coal mining contracts, each lasting 25 years.
Asciano’s rail operations buck downward trend in Australian coal market
Australian rail and port operator, Asciano, has posted a higher full year profit, bucking a downturn in the nation’s coal industry.