Oil & gas news
Green Gas and A.A. Skochinsky Institute of Mining join forces in Russia
Green Gas International and the A.A. Skockinsky Institute of Mining (SIM) have announced the signing of a co-operation agreement. The agreement facilitates the joint development of coalbed methane (CBM) drainage and utilisation projects in the Russian Federation through a joint venture company.
Chevron gives final approval for Wheatstone LNG project
Chevron has given the green light to start work on the proposed Wheatstone LNG project in Western Australia, the approval has come after Chevron received federal approval to build the 25 million tpa LNG liquefaction plant last week.
OPIC providing funding for Kenya geothermal projects
OPIC has approved US$ 310 million worth of financing for a project to double the capacity of a Kenyan geothermal power plant.
Regasification plant opened at Gate terminal in Rotterdam
A consortium formed by Techint E&C and Sener has successfully completed construction of a 12 billion m3/yr LNG regasification plant at the Gate terminal in Rotterdam. The plant was officially opened in a ceremony involving over 700 people including Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands.
TransAtlantic Petroleum enters into shale agreement with LNG Energy in Bulgaria
TransAtlantic Petroleum Ltd. has entered into an agreement with LNG Energy Ltd. whereby LNG will invest US$ 7.5 million to immediately commence drilling the Peshtene R-11 well this week, which will be a 10,500 foot (approximately 3200 m) exploration well in the A-Lovech exploration license in Bulgaria.
GE to assist CBM and clean water project in Australia
GE’s integrated portfolio provides onsite power and water treatment solution for major Australian CBM-to-LNG project.
Moths to the flame
Mike King explains why Indonesia continues to attract investment despite the uncertainties of its legal code.
Total acquires five offshore blocks in Kenya
Total has acquired a 40% interest in five offshore exploration blocks in Kenya. The company has acquired stakes in blocks L4, L7, L11a, L11b and L12 in the Lamu basin.
Petrobras confirms oil and gas discovery in the Sergipe-Alagoas Basin
Petrobras has confirmed the presence of oil and gas accumulations in the ultra deep waters of the Sergipe-Alagoas basin, after completing a lined well formation test in the BM-SEAL-11 concession in Block SEAL-M-426.
Wheatstone LNG receives federal approval
Chevron’s Wheatstone LNG project has received environmental approval from the federal government, clearing the final hurdle on the way to a final investment decision later this year.