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Energean to go ahead with subsea project offshore Egypt
A Final Investment Decision has been taken on the North El Amriya and North Idkunea (NEA/NI) concession subsea tieback project.
API congratulates President Biden on inauguration
API has issued a statement confirming that it stands ready to work with President Joe Biden and his administration.
Oil prices up on new US era enthusiasm and crude stocks relief expectations
Oil prices have risen on enthusiasm about a new policy era in the US and on anticipation for a decline in crude inventories.
IEA revises downwards 2021 oil demand
The IEA has revised down its forecast for global oil demand by 0.6 million bpd for 1Q21 and 0.3 million bpd for 2021 as a whole.
Deep Casing Tools secures new investment
Oil and gas technology development company Deep Casing Tools has secured investment of £1.6 million from Scottish Enterprise and its long-term backer, EV Private Equity.
Subsea UK survey reveals improved outlook for UK’s underwater engineering industry
The survey indicates less anticipated redundancies and greater optimism about the next six to twelve months within Subsea UK's members.
Wood Mackenzie assesses what Biden administration means for China and Asia Pacific
As Joe Biden’s inauguration approaches, Wood Mackenzie experts share how his administration could impact trade, climate change goals, and changes to the energy sector in Asia Pacific.
Aramco and stc unveil supercomputer for exploration decisions
Sophisticated imaging and deep-learning algorithms will allow the Dammam 7 supercomputer to run detailed 3D earth models, enhancing Aramco's decision-making on exploration and investment decisions.
NPD awards 61 offshore exploration licences to 30 companies
30 companies, including Equinor, Wintershall Dea, Lundin Energy, and Neptune Energy, have received offers of ownership interests in a total of 61 production licences on the Norwegian Shelf.
Equinor awards Altus and Archer framework contracts for integrated wireline services
The contracts are awarded for a fixed period of around five years from May 2021.