Upstream news
What Angola can learn from Nigeria as it creates remarkable opportunities for marginal oil production?
Centurion Law Group considers whether the Nigerian experience with marginal oilfield development had measurable success can be applied elsewhere.
GlobalData: oil price volatility driving M&A activity in oil and gas industry in recent years
The company’s report: ‘M&A in Oil and Gas’ reveals that falling revenues and rising debts compelled oil and gas companies to realign their strategic objectives and reshape their portfolios, leading to a large number of M&A deals.
WoodMac: Will Asia-Pacific's O&G sector join the global recovery in 2019?
Will rising demand, new exploration activity and a refresh of government policy bring renewed confidence in Asia-Pacific's upstream industry in 2019? Wood Mackenzie's research director Andrew Harwood shares his thoughts.
KPMG: ‘Investing in Norway doesn’t have to be taxing’
Mariann Mitchell, senior tax manager at KPMG, Aberdeen, looks at some of the key challenges and opportunities that companies may encounter when engaging in this market.
Subsea Innovation achieves world first DNV GL type approval
The company has announced that it has been awarded DNV GL type approval for its SIClamp structural pipeline repair clamp technology.
Petrofac secures engineering design services contract in Brunei
The contract will see Petrofac, along with its partner Serikandi Oilfield and Services Sdn Bhd, support Brunei Shell Petroleum and Brunei LNG.
SEACOR Marine expands fleet in share transaction
The company has announced the acquisition of three FSVs in exchange for the private placement of 603 872 shares of its common stock to domestic U.S. holders affiliated with the McCall family of Louisiana.
Jadestone Energy announces Montara production restart
The restart follows the oilfield’s maintenance and inspection shutdown.
Rowan announces contract with ConocoPhillips for the Rowan Norway
The N-Class ultra-harsh environment jack-up rig has been awarded a contract in Norway by ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS.
EY: Oil and gas digital investment set to surge as efficiency drive intensifies
This is according to the EY report, 'New technology can lead the way, but do you know where you’re headed?', a survey of 100 global oil and gas executives.