Oil & gas news
Shell’s FLNG technology chosen for greater sunrise project
The Sunrise joint venture has chosen to use Shell’s proprietary FLNG technology to develop the Greater Sunrise gas fields in the East Timor Sea.
BP steps up shoreline protection plans on US Gulf Coast
BP has launched the next phase of its effort to contain and clean up the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, with a significant expansion of onshore preparations in case spilled oil should reach the coast.
Coal, Cost and Culture: Management Strategies for Improving Mine Performance
May 2010: Kay Sever questions why culture change is your last priority in improvement?
TransAlta aims for big carbon emissions cuts
TransAlta is looking at carbon capture and alternative energy sources to phase out its coal-fired plants and reduce emissions.
Reforming the Nigerian petroleum industry
The Nigerian Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) is an ambitious attempt, 10 years in the making, to comprehensively reform the Nigerian oil and gas sector. While theoretically it makes a great deal of sense, in practical terms it is flawed.
New Clean Energy act for British Columbia
British Columbia government have enforced a new act that is encouraging clean energy and more jobs.
Pakistan LNG deal declared null and void
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has nullified a deal between Pakistan’s Petroleum Ministry and GDF Suez for the supply of LNG after it emerged a lower bid was not even considered.
A tale of two natural gas giants
Ng Weng Hoong takes a look at the changing fortunes of the oil and gas industries in Iran and Qatar in LNG Industry's Spring regional report.
Indonesia to invest heavily in geothermal energy
The Indonesian government has spelled out a five year plan to increase its geothermal power output at the World Geothermal Congress in Bali.
Russia: Ukraine pipe imports decision
Russia to allow duty free import of pipes from Ukraine.