US upstream news
API and African Energy Chamber sign MoU to expand oil and gas standards and initiatives
The MoU will collaborate on capacity building initiatives and standardisation to enhance safety, environmental protection and sustainability in African countries producing natural gas and oil.
Dräger opens facility in Louisiana
The new location offers Dräger’s full portfolio of safety products and its offering of rental and safety services for the oil, gas and chemical industries.
Noble Corp. and Pacific Drilling to merge
Pro forma for the acquisition, Noble will own and operate a high specification fleet of 24 rigs, with 11 drillships, 1 semisubmersible, and 12 jackups.
Murphy Oil sells 50% stake in King's Quay floating production system
The King’s Quay floating production system in the Gulf of Mexico and its associated laterals will be co-owned in a joint venture with entities managed by Ridgewood Energy Corp., including ILX Holdings III, LLC.
Oil prices fall further on US crude inventories and AstraZeneca vaccine doubts
Oil prices fell further on Thursday as a result of continuing doubts over the AstraZeneca vaccine and a rise in US crude inventories.
Registration opens for 23rd World Petroleum Congress
Under the theme of Innovative Energy Solutions, delegates to the event can expect a packed four-day programme with over 500 expert speakers sharing their insights into current industry trends, as well as creative solutions and best practices to address industry challenges.
Oil dips on US stocks projections and Covid-19 vaccine setbacks
Oil prices are declining today as the market fears crude stock levels in the US could rise again and as the speed of the global oil demand recovery is under threat amid Covid-19 vaccination campaign setbacks.
EM&I technology reduces UTMs for Gulf of Mexico supermajor
The ANALYSE statistical programme was used by the supermajor to reduce ultrasound thickness measurements (UTMs) on pressure systems.
Expro and Frank’s to combine
The combination brings together two companies with decades of experience in well construction, well flow management, subsea well access, well intervention and production services.
FourPhase appoints VP Global Business Development
Based in Houston, Texas, US, Neil McBride will be responsible for expanding FourPhase's global client base from the company's offices on Westheimer Road.