Oil & gas news
PERU LNG produces first LNG cargo
PERU LNG has successfully produced its first LNG cargo from its terminal in the Pampa Melchorita area.
Oil spill on UK coastline
Clean-up operations are underway after a pipeline leaked at Esso’s Fawley terminal on Sunday.
Patriot Coal closes Harris No. 1 Mine
Patriot Coal is closing its Harris No. 1 mine a year early due to difficult geological conditions.
Onshore terminal proposed for Greater Sunrise LNG project
East Timor plans to present a development plan for an onshore LNG terminal for the Greater Sunrise project.
Subsea giant formed from Acergy and Subsea 7
Acergy and Subsea 7 have agreed to combine in order to create a world-leading company and provide better services to their clients.
Jamaica switching to LNG
A consortium of investors led by EXMAR are planning to build an LNG importation terminal in Jamaica by 2012.
Sentry Petroleum announces award of coal tenement
Sentry Petroleum has been awarded a large coal tenement in the Eromanga basin, highlighting the potential for the coal seam gas industry in the area.
EU approves sanctions on Iran
The EU has approved a broad package of sanctions against Iran, which amongst other things, will also target their oil and gas industry.
Siemens and Gazprom sign MoU to work together on LNG technology
The MoU provides for the two companies to cooperate on future joint development projects in LNG technology.
Colombian coal mine blast kills at least eight
An explosion at the San Fernando coal mine in Amaga, Antioquia province, Colombia, has killed at least eight miners and trapped over 70 more underground.