Oil & gas news
FMC awarded US$ 520 million order for Total’s CLOV project
FMC Technologies, Inc. has signed an agreement with Total Exploration & Production Angola for the manufacture and supply of subsea production equipment for the CLOV development project.
Sri Lanka to strike LNG deal with Qatar
After the two nations’ premiers met in New York this week, they have agreed to go ahead with a Qatar-led LNG project in Sri Lanka.
Ingrain opens digital rock physics lab in Abu Dhabi
Ingrain, a digital rock physics company, has announced the opening of its newest digital rock physics lab, located in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi.
New system may increase coal production in India
In India, plans are afoot to increase coal production by introducing a bill that will mean that the mines must share a portion of their profits with the locals.
Excelerate Energy to build second LNG import terminal in Argentina
Excelerate Energy is to build a second LNG importation terminal In Argentina, effectively doubling the country’s terminal capacity.
BP to make well containment equipment available to MWCC
BP is to join the marine well containment company (MWCC), which is designed to provide a quick response service for the Gulf of Mexico; as part of the agreement it will be contributing its own well containment equipment to the group.
Continental Coal exceeds monthly production target
Continental Coal Ltd’s Vlakvarkfontein coal mine has exceeded its monthly production target of 100,000 t during its second full month of operation.
A Mixed Bag
South East Asian coal producing countries should be cheering on its revival. However, Ng Weng Hoong explains why they will also be grappling with uncertainties brought on by their increased economic dependence on, and the environmental impact of mining and handling, coal.
Aubin completes expansion of lab and testing facilities
Aubin, an independent supplier of specialist chemicals to the oil and gas industry, has completed a major expansion of its laboratory and testing facilities at its UK headquarters.
Baker Hughes acquires Meyer & Associates
Baker Hughes has acquired Meyer & Associates, a leading petroleum industry software developer.