Oil & gas news
Scottish-American start-up Ziyen Inc. moves into oil production
The company, which currently owns 13 oil leases, has successfully started production at its Potts lease, Indiana. This means the company has now been officially classified as an operator by the state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Gardner Denver expands water jetting systems rental partnership programme
Rental systems are currently available in the Ohio and Houston markets and will be available in California beginning January 1, 2019.
IFR joint venture commences drilling of TEC-11 horizontal well at Tecolutla
International Frontier Resources Corporation has announced that Tonalli Energia, IFR’s joint venture (JV) with Mexican petrochemical leader Grupo IDESA, has spudded the first conventional horizontal well, (“TEC-11”), at its onshore Tecolutla block.
EM&I led joint industry project attracts more top names
At the most recent meeting of the FPSO Global Research Forum in Holland last month there was a record attendance of top companies.
Aibel wins Gudrun contract
The company has been awarded the FEED contract for Gudrun Phase 2 Water Injection. The contract with Equinor also includes an option for the actual implementation (EPCI).
Bergen Group ASA and Endùr Holding AS: positive board resolutions on merger plan
The companies have unanimously approved and decided upon a final merging plan.
Cairn Energy: UK, Norway update
The company has provided an operational update for its interests in the North Sea.
Azinor Catalyst announces oil discovery
The company has announced an oil discovery at its 9/14a-17B well and associated side-track on the Agar-Plantain Prospect.
Major contract extension strengthens Expro’s position in Azerbaijan
Leading international oilfield services company, Expro, has strengthened the opening of its new purpose-built facilities in Baku, winning a four-year contract extension for BP’s Shah Deniz Stage 2 project.
Texas: roads, infrastructure, and workforce development among top priorities for oil and gas industry next session
By Ed Longanecker, president of the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO).