Oil & gas news
Eneco and AGA Gas AB to perform small scale LNG reloads at Gate Terminal
The two companies have signed an agreement to reload small scale LNG vessels from the Gate terminal. The LNG will be transport for use in small scale LNG markets around Europe.
Greenpeace activists climb London’s shard in protest against Arctic drilling
Six protestors have launched an attempt to scale Western Europe’s tallest building as a protest against Arctic drilling.
UK shale gas announcements
First independent study confirms UK shale reserves are double previous estimates; UK government announces reforms to accelerate shale gas production; Environment Agency clears the way for permits.
ABB wins US$ 27 million Statoil contract
ABB has won an order from Statoil for the upgrade of safety and automation systems at the Heimdal platform in the North Sea.
Nanotechnology could keep coal clean
Researchers at Australian University say newly developed nanotechnology can help separate and store carbon released by coal-fired power plants.
Winterhill Largo completes £ 100 million oil valuation contract
Winterhill Largo has completed a contract to value five oil rigs worth over £ 100 million for MB Petroleum.
DMT conduct 3D seismic survey at edge of French Pyrenees
Essen based DMT GmbH & Co. KG is currently performing a 3D seismic survey in south west France.
GE awards NRG’s Seward power station ecomagination Leadership Award
GE has recognised NRG Seward Power Station in New Florence, Pennsylvania, with its ecomagination Leadership Award.
Wison wins construction contract for Gulf of Mexico drilling rig
Wison Offshore & Marine Ltd has announced the award of a contract to supply one modular drilling rig for use on a platform in the Mexican sector of the Gulf of Mexico.
Kyrgyz Republic coal project will be explored further by Celsius Coal
Extensive multi-rig diamond drilling programme to begin at Uzgen Basin metallurgical coal project.