Oil & gas news
Extreme environments: an evolving landscape
The evolving market for subsea architecture and pipeline insulation coatings: why, even in challenging economic times, operators are focusing less on economics and more on project-specific environmental-related concerns.
The World Bank will limit financing of coal-fired power plants.
World Bank looks to address climate change, will limit financing of coal power generation projects to “rare circumstances.”
UK to offer “world’s most generous tax incentives” for shale gas
Chancellor, George Osborne has outlined a series of tax breaks aimed at encouraging investment in the UK’s burgeoning shale gas industry.
New coal railway line profits both coal company and Crow Tribe
Crow Tribe set to profit further from reservation’s natural coal resources, as Westmoreland Coal Company delivers first shipment of coal via rail.
German coal-fired power plant upgrade makes progress
The first of two new 800 MW coal-fired units at RWE’s Hamm power plant will begin operations shortly.
Optimistic forecast for North Sea drilling
North Sea drilling activity remains steady, with a positive forecast for the next two quarters, according to a new report into offshore activity from Deloitte.
Minnesota approves Alberta Clipper oil pipeline extension
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved plans by Enbridge Energy to boost the capacity of its Alberta Clipper oil pipeline in Minnesota, as environmental and Native American protesters chanted in opposition.
China’s coal output falls in first half of 2013
Chinese mining companies affected by imports from overseas and oversupply of coal.
Coal India Ltd. Looks to acquire international assets
State-run company set to invest in Botswana and Australia, following partnership with Mozambique government.
GE delivers LNG carriers to China
The first electrically propelled LNG carriers are to be delivered to China by GE Power Conversion