Upstream news
Element completes rebrand of Oil & Gas laboratories
Following the acquisition of Exova Group Ltd in June 2017, Element has created one, world-class global testing services partner and the rebrand of its laboratories marks the strengthening of its global presence in oil & gas testing.
Fairfield Geotechnologies awarded Z700® Project in the Middle East
The nearly eight-month project in the Middle East is a significant 4D opportunity for Fairfield Geotechnologies.
Unique Group enters into West Africa by means of a strategic joint venture agreement
The newly formed JV currently offers a full range of support to the oil & gas market in Nigeria and will further extend services into Sub-Saharan Africa.
BP, Eni and Shell are best-in-class amongst the Majors
A Rystad Energy review of the performance of their recent projects against those of other operators shows that the three European oil giants have outperformed their peers.
Halliburton acquires Athlon Solutions
Chemicals manufacturing and water and process treatment business add key capabilities to accelerate Multi-Chem business line growth.
Gas discovery made at South Disouq SD-3X well
The well was drilled to a total depth of 7842 ft and encountered 32.6 ft of net conventional natural gas pay.
InterAct PMTI appoint new Senior Well Engineer
InterAct PMTI, an Acteon company, have announced the appointment of Brian Robbins who has joined InterAct as a Senior Well Engineer.
GlobalData: Delaying Mexico’s 2018 bidding rounds is a smart move by CNH
Following the news that Mexico’s hydrocarbons agency re-scheduled bidding rounds 3.2, 3.3, and onshore farm-out round for February 2019, which was originally planned for the second half of 2018.
EY appoints new global leader for Oil and Gas Tax
EY Senior Partner Derek Leith has been promoted to Global Oil and Gas Tax Lead after holding a similar role in the UK for 10 years.
Controlling corrosion
Roland Anderson, Executive VP at Cosasco, warns not to conflate cause and effect.