http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration.aspx en-uk editor@energyglobal.com webmaster@energyglobal.com http://www.energyglobal.com/media/logo.gif Everything from advances in seismic technology to exploration software. http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/The_effect_of_the_Deepwater_Horizon_disaster.aspx Infield Systems Ltd considers how the shockwaves of the Deepwater Horizon incident will be felt across the deepwater sector. 29/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Energy_bill_should_do_no_harm.aspx NPRA’s Drevna comments on National Journal’s Energy & Environment blog. 29/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Africa_continues_deepwater_drilling.aspx In spite of the furore over the Macondo spill, deepwater drilling is continuing unabated in Africa. 28/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/EIC_Monitor_shows_continuing_investment.aspx The most recent EIC Monitor which tracks new energy projects has found that though there has been significant investment in the sector, total investment is still down 6% since the same quarter last year. 28/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/BP_sets_out_Gulf_of_Mexico_costs.aspx BP has taken a pre-tax charge of US$ 32.2 billion for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, including the US$ 20 billion escrow compensation fund previously announced. 27/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/BP_CEO_Tony_Hayward_to_step_down .aspx BP has announced that Tony Hayward is to step down as group Chief Executive with effect from 1 October, 2010. He will be succeeded as of that date by fellow Executive Director Robert Dudley. 27/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Anadarko_announce_Ghana_offshore_discovery.aspx Anadarko have discovered oil in an exploratory well in the Owo prospect offshore Ghana. 27/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/University_of_Aberdeen_and_Halliburton_sign_partnership_agreement.aspx The University of Aberdeen and global energy group Halliburton have signed a strategic partnership agreement. 27/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Murphy_Oil_plans_to_exit_refining_business.aspx Murphy Oil will sell three oil refineries and focus on its upstream and retail businesses in the US. 27/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/French_power_shortages_to_impact_on_UK.aspx Power shortages in France could have a knock-on effect on the UK energy market due to cross channel ownership of UK power stations. 23/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Aker_Solutions_wins_contract_for_Goliat_FPSO_mooring_system.aspx Aker Solutions has won a contract worth NOK 150 million (US$ 24.25 million) to supply the vessel mooring system for the Goliat FPSO, owned by Eni Norge. 22/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Consortium_developing_well_blowout_response_measures.aspx ConocoPhillips, Shell, Exxonmobil and Chevron are planning to build a rapid response system to any future well-blowouts in the Gulf of Mexico. 22/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/The_future_of_the_energy_industry.aspx What challenges are facing the energy industry and how can they solve these problems? 21/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/BP_signs_North_America_and_Egypt_asset_deals_with_Apache .aspx BP has entered into several agreements to sell upstream assets in the US, Canada and Egypt to Apache Corporation. 21/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/BP_stops_oil_leak_in_Gulf_of_Mexico.aspx For the first time since 20 April, oil has temporarily stopped leaking into the Gulf. BP is awaiting well integrity results to see how much pressure the well can endure. 16/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/NOIA, exploration, drilling, Gulf of Mexico, moratorium, Department of the Interior.aspx The NOIA has criticised the new suspensions for being overly restrictive on their industry and the lack of consultation before its implementation. 16/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Emiratisation_in_the_energy_sector.aspx ADIPEC partners with Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council to foster Emiratisation in the energy sector 15/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Now _here_A_review_of_natural_gas_markets_and_key_players_Egypt.aspx Natural gas is a major component of the Egyptian energy balance and its availability has been driving a flourishing petrochemical and fertiliser industry. Cedigaz present a review of the natural gas production and consumption in the Egyptian market and medium-term projections for the future of the market. 12/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Increased_drilling_activity_by_UK_oil_and_gas_industry_signals_rising_confidence.aspx North Sea offshore drilling activity has risen in the second quarter of 2010 by 133%, according to figures released by Deloitte; more than double the number of new wells were spudded than in Q1. 08/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Shell set to award contracts for Iraq oil field.aspx Shell is ready to award deals to drill and perform EPC on new oil wells in Iraq’s Majnoon field. 07/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Chevron_Corp._has_announced_a_new_gas_discovery_in_the_Carnarvon_basin.aspx Chevron has made another deepwater gas discovery in its WA-205-P permit area in the Carnarvon basin. It hopes to use the gas discovery to underpin expansion plans at the Wheatstone LNG hub. 07/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/API_response_to_new_oil_and_gas_taxes.aspx API stresses new taxes on oil and gas industry would imperil economic recovery. 07/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/API_on_domestic_energy_sources.aspx Senate action on domestic energy sources imperils jobs and economic growth. 01/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Industry_chief_calls_for_greater_subsea_focus.aspx Subsea UK is calling for greater support from the UK government to support the sector and help promote its future growth. 30/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Iran_left_out_in_the_cold.aspx Foreign firms have started to leave Iran as new economic sanctions come into force. 29/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/How_to_save_the_Gulf.aspx Natural Power Concepts has submitted two new oil spill remediation technologies for dealing with the Gulf of Mexico spill. 28/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Tupi_reserves_potential_confirmed_by_new_well.aspx BG group has confirmed the presence of light oil in its Tupi Alto well in the Santos basin, reinforcing estimates that there could be up to 8 billion bbls of light oil and gas in the Tupi reservoirs. 25/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Samson_Oil_and_Gas_to_sell_part_of_Goshen_County_project.aspx Samson Oil & Gas is to sell of part of its Goshen county assets to finance development of their other assets in Goshen County, Williston Basin and the Gulf coast onshore basin. 25/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Energy_Global_launches_Facebook_page_and_joins_Twitter.aspx You can now find Energy Global on Facebook and Twitter social networking sites. 24/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Rodinia_Oil_Corp_awarded_new_petroleum_exploration_permit_applications.aspx Rodinia Oil Corp. (Rodinia) has been awarded two new petroleum exploration permit applications (EPAs) by the State of Western Australia. 24/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Biomass_number_one_power_source_in_Sweden.aspx Biomass now accounts for 32% of Sweden’s energy needs, having surpassed oil in 2009, putting Sweden firmly on target to meet its renewable energy commitments in 2020. 24/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Chevron_accused_of_attempting_to_sabotage_Ecuadorian_court_system .aspx Amazonian groups have accused Chevron of attempting to sabotage the court proceedings to decide a final settlement for environmental damage claims. 24/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Subsea_giant_formed_from_Acergy_and_Subsea_7.aspx Acergy and Subsea 7 have agreed to combine in order to create a world-leading company and provide better services to their clients. 21/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/KKR_and_Hilcorp_form_partnership_to_exploit_Eagle_Ford_Shale.aspx The two companies have signed a deal worth US$ 400 million to exploit the Eagle Ford Shale, in which Hilcorp already own 100,000 acres. 16/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Zero_Carbon_Britain_2030.aspx New report says Britain could cut greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2030, creating hundreds of thousands of new jobs and regaining energy security. 15/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Interview_by_European_Center_for_Energy_Security_Analysis_(ECESA)_Pt_2.aspx The European Center for Energy Security Analysis provide an overview of the challenges facing Europe as it attempts to diversify its gas supply to ensure energy security. 11/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Practical_Energy_and_Climate_Plan_Act_of_2010.aspx US Energy Secretary Steven Chu sent the following letter to Senator Richard Lugar on 9th June regarding Senator Lugar’s ‘Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010’. 10/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/BP_liabilities_dwarf_Chevron’s.aspx BP’s projected liabilities for the Gulf spill dwarf those of Chevron over its toxic dumping in Ecuador. 09/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Technology_and_partnerships_essential_to_meeting_new_energy_demand_growth.aspx Speaking in China, ExxonMobil’s Senior Vice President outlined the need for stronger partnerships and the use of cutting edge technology in the energy industry to access new reserves. 08/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/BP_will_fund_construction_of_six_sections_of_Louisiana_barrier_islands.aspx BP has announced that it supports the US government's decision to proceed with the construction of six sections of the Louisiana barrier islands. The company will fund the estimated US$ 360 million it will cost to construct the six sections. 03/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/A_natural_tool_to_tackle_oil_spills.aspx Marine bacteria could be the key to cleaning oil spills in the sea, without further damaging the environment by using chemicals, according to microbiologists at Bangor University. 03/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Will_BP_succumb_to_a_takeover_bid.aspx There are many pros and cons to taking over BP when it is vulnerable, but at the moment, the cons appear to outweigh the pros. 03/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Gulf_of_Mexico_oil_spill_the_next_step.aspx With ‘top kill’ operations failing to overcome the flow from the well, the next strategy is to deploy a lower marine riser package cap containment system. 01/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/The_National_Ocean_Industries_Association_responds_to_the_moratorium_on_drilling_activities.aspx The association has revealed the long-term economic effects of the drilling moratorium. 28/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/New_UK_energy_bill.aspx New energy bill announced: green focus plus help for North Sea production. 26/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Kevin_Costner_helps_oil_spill_in_Gulf_of_Mexico.aspx Hollywood actor Kevin Costner has announced that he intends to implement a machine that he has been developing for 15 years in the massive oil clear up efforts in the Gulf of Mexico. 25/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Gulf_of_Mexico_forecast.aspx Why the Gulf of Mexico is one of the few bright spots in the North American oilpatch. 25/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Schlumberger_inaugurates_new_technology_facility_in_Norway.aspx Schlumberger has inaugurated a new technology facility in Norway called The WesternGeco Oslo Technology Center (WOTC). 24/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/BP_launches_live_webcam_of_riser_flow.aspx BP has launched a live webcam of the riser flow, which can be viewed at www.bp.com Meanwhile, the US government has created a Flow Rate Technical Team (FRTT) to develop a more precise estimate of the rate of flow from the well. 21/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Technip_completes_Apache_II.aspx Technip completes construction of its new pipelay vessel; declares labour cuts at Pori yard. 20/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Kidnap_and_the_Energy_Industry.aspx Kidnapping remains a problem across the developing world with foreign nationals a particularly attractive target for criminals and militant groups. 18/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/A_green_light_for_North_America.aspx Few would disagree that 2009 was a terrible year for the North American oil patch. But now, as 2010 unfolds, the sector is gearing up to go. Is this the beginning of a renaissance in the petroleum industry or a false rally? 13/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Total_acquires_interest_in_two_exploration_blocks_in_the_Arafura_Sea.aspx Total has signed an agreement with ConocoPhillips to acquire a 24.5% interest in the Arafura Sea and the Amborip VI blocks in the Arafura Sea, offshore Indonesia. 12/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/BP_steps_up_shoreline_protection_plans_on_US_Gulf_Coast.aspx BP has launched the next phase of its effort to contain and clean up the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, with a significant expansion of onshore preparations in case spilled oil should reach the coast. 30/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/The_Nigerian_Petroleum_Industry_Bill.aspx The Nigerian Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) is an ambitious attempt, 10 years in the making, to comprehensively reform the Nigerian oil and gas sector. While theoretically it makes a great deal of sense, in practical terms it is flawed. 29/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Iran_and_Qatar_oil_and_gas_industries.aspx Ng Weng Hoong takes a look at the changing fortunes of the oil and gas industries in Iran and Qatar in LNG Industry's Spring regional report. 28/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/2010_showing_growth_in_global_energy_industry_projects.aspx Looking back at the first quarter of 2010, some encouraging signs of growth can be seen across the global energy industry, according to the latest data from EIC Monitor - the quarterly index that tracks newly announced projects across the global energy supply chain. 27/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Securing_safe_investments_in_Iraq’s_oil_and_gas_industry.aspx More and more business opportunities are arising in Iraq’s southern province of Basrah. Recent months have seen a flurry of contracts signed in the oil, gas, construction and shipping sectors and the area looks set to become an energy and logistics hub. 23/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Citizen_of_the_year_award.aspx ExxonMobil CEO, Rex Tillerson has been awarded the Houston World Affairs Council Citizen of the Year Award. 21/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/When_helicopters_are_unable_to_fly.aspx The grounding of several helicopter flights to North Sea oil and gas platforms in the wake of the Iceland volcano has resulted in a focus on marine alternatives. 21/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Max_Petroleum_abandons_exploration_well.aspx Max Petroleum Plc has completed drilling the KZN-2 exploration well on the North Kyzylzhar II West Block prospect in Block E without encountering hydrocarbons. 20/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Dana_makes_significant_gas_discovery_offshore_UK.aspx Dana has announced a significant gas discovery at the Platypus prospect in the UK Southern North Sea. 20/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/The_Canadian_oilsands.aspx A look at the recent debate surrounding BP and the Canadian oilsands along with Sinopec’s oilsands investment plans. 19/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Four_common_design_mistakes.aspx Solomon Associates shares the four most common mistakes energy companies make in designing a new facility. 16/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Chinas_race_for_oil.aspx China is influencing the course of peak oil debate, with rapid expansion of its oil and gas holdings around the world. 13/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Libyas_hidden_wealth.aspx Libya potentially holds massive resources, which could offset the dwindling reserves in MENA region. 07/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Adrok_develops_revolutionary_exploration_technology.aspx Adrok Group Ltd has developed revolutionary technology known as the atomic dielectric resonance (ADR) scanner, which has the ability to identify and image any substance down to molecular or atomic level. 06/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Shell_starts_production_at_Perdido.aspx Shell has produced its first oil and natural gas from the Perdido development, the world’s deepest offshore drilling and production facility. 06/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Nord_Stream_construction_to_begin_this_week.aspx Construction of the long-anticipated Nord Stream gas pipeline from Russia to Germany via the Baltic officially got underway on 9th April. 06/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/News_from_Canada_and_North_America.aspx A brief round up of refinery and oilsands news from Canada and North America. 25/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Total_develops_the_Laggan_and_Tormore_gas_fields.aspx Total has announced the launch of the Laggan and Tormore gas fields development in the offshore frontier region of the West of Shetland, subject to the UK Government’s Department of Energy and Climate Change approval. 22/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Sharecat_Solutions_awarded_contract_for_COSL_Pioneer_drilling_rig.aspx Sharecat Solutions has secured a contract from China Oilfield Services subsidiary COSL Drilling Europe AS to support the spares management activity for its newbuild project at Yantai Raffles Shipyard. 19/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Pipeliner_launches_‘Big_Fat_Ambition’_fundraiser.aspx A fundraising initiative launched by Mark Elliott, a well-known figure in the oil and gas industry, seeks to raise £1 million for two military charities, as he commits to losing 30 lbs of weight by June 2010. 19/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Nord_Stream_discovers_centuries_old_shipwrecks.aspx Explorers from the Nord Stream consortium have discovered twelve shipwrecks off the coast of Sweden. 19/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/2010_innovation_in_offshore_oil_and_gas_energy_sector.aspx 2010 is hopefully going to be a more productive year for the offshore sector with analysts expecting oil and gas production to return to more healthy levels during the course of the year. 18/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Schlumberger_acquires_Nexus_Geosciences.aspx Schlumberger has acquired Nexus Geosciences, Inc., a provider of integrated seismic software and services based in Houston. The group will become part of the WesternGeco business unit. 16/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/BP_buys_Devon_Energy_assets_for_US$_7_billion .aspx BP has announced a US$ 7 billion transaction with Devon Energy for assets in Brazil, Azerbaijan and the US deepwater Gulf of Mexico. 16/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Oil_discovery_on_Bijeel_1_exploration_well_in_Kurdistan.aspx Kalegran Ltd, a 100% subsidiary of MOL Hungarian Oil and Gas Plc and the operator of the Akri Bijeel block in Kurdistan, concluded a successful oil test in the Bijeel-1 exploration well in the Akri Bijeel block. 13/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Subsea_operations_in_the_UK.aspx Alistair Birnie discusses the operational potential of the UK subsea industry and its future after North Sea supplies decline. 12/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Westside_Corp_acquires_stake_in_coal_seam_gas_field.aspx Westside Corp. has announced a joint venture with Mitsui & Co. to develop the Dawson Seamgas fields. 11/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Eurasian_expansion.aspx Dr. Robert M. Cutler discusses developments in Eurasian gas pipelines in 2009, with a focus on Turkmenistan’s gas reserves and current pipeline projects in the region. 11/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Centrica_buys_Trinidadian_gas_assets.aspx Centrica has announced the purchase of Suncor Energy Inc’s Trinidadian natural gas assets. 10/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Deepwater_spend_predicted_to_rise.aspx New research from Douglas-Westwood predicts a global deepwater expenditure of US$ 167 billion between 2010 and 2014 - up 37% on the preceding five years. 09/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/News_from_BP.aspx A round up of news from BP as the company discusses the Coega refinery and 2010 financial plans. 05/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Looking_at_the_European_oil_and_gas_industry.aspx A brief look at some of the recent refinery news from the European oil and gas industry. 04/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Petrobras_discover_more_oil_in_Campos_Basin.aspx With the drilling of a single well (6-BR-63A-RJS) Petrobras has discovered two new oil accumulations in reservoirs located in the Campos Basin, one in post-salt and the other in a pre-salt region. 03/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Desire_Petroleum_spuds_exploration_well_off_the_Falkland_Islands.aspx Following the arrival of the Ocean Guardian in Falkland waters on 19 February 2010, Desire Petroleum has announced that the Liz 14 /19-A exploration well has been spudded. 03/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Schlumberger_and_Smith_International_announce_merger_agreement.aspx Schlumberger Ltd and Smith International, Inc. have announced a definitive merger agreement in which the companies would combine in a stock for stock transaction. 01/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Deloittes_ranking_of_leading_25_UK_upstream_oil_companies.aspx Deloitte, the business advisory firm, has produced its first ranking of UK upstream independent oil companies. 26/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Petrolifera_Petroleum_Ltd_provides_update_on_Colombian_operations .aspx Petrolifera Petroleum Ltd has made significant progress in the remediation programme at the La Pinta 1X well on its Sierra Nevada License in the Lower Magdalena Basin, onshore Colombia. 25/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Aminex_spuds_well_at_Shoats_Creek_in_Louisiana.aspx Aminex PLC has announced that the Olympia Minerals-1 well (OM-1) at Shoats Creek was spudded on 17 February 2010 using the Crown Drilling Rig No. 2. 25/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/The_future_of_Europe’s_energy_supplies.aspx Europe’s hydrocarbon industry now sits in a precarious position as to the future of its energy supply. Currently Europe is dependant on Middle Eastern and Russian supplies. However, Europe is predicted to become more heavily dependent on external supplies over the next decade. 24/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/ExxonMobil_announces_2009_reserves_replacement.aspx ExxonMobil has announced that additions to its proved reserves in 2009 totalled 2 billion bbls of oil equivalent, replacing 133% of production. 23/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/The_environment_and_the_oil_industry.aspx A summary of two environmental issues within the oil industry. 22/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Novatek_plans_Arctic_shipping_route.aspx Novatek, the Russian gas producer plans to send LNG shipments to Asia from its fields on the Yamal peninsula in the Arctic via the Arctic Ocean. 22/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Dana_awarded_nine_new_blocks_offshore_Norway.aspx Dana Petroleum has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Dana Petroleum Norway AS, has been awarded interests in nine offshore blocks under six new production licences (PL) by the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy. 10/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Anadarko_Petroleum_confirms_major_oil_discovery_in_GoM.aspx Anadarko Petroleum Corp. announced that the Lucius sidetrack appraisal well, located in Keathley Canyon Block 875 in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, has encountered almost 600 net ft of high quality oil pay with additional gas condensate pay in thick subsalt Pliocene and Miocene sands. 09/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Gazproms_Shtokman_delayed_LNG_plans_discussed.aspx Gazprom will delay the start up of its Shtokman gas field by three years, and plans to export half its output as LNG to Europe. 08/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/African_refinery_update.aspx Two of the latest announcements from Africa. 05/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/chevron_announces_yellowglen.aspx Chevron Australia Pty Ltd has announced successful drilling in the Greater Gorgon area in the Carnarvon Basin offshore Western Australia. The Yellowglen-1 exploration well is located in the WA-268-P permit area approximately 250 km northwest of Onslow. 02/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/two_new_refining_projects.aspx A brief overview of two of the latest refining projects 01/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/wintershall_wins_four_new_exploration_licenses.aspx The Norwegian energy ministry has awarded Wintershall Norge ASA working interests in four new exploration licenses in the current licensing round, APA 2009. They comprise two new licenses in the Norwegian North Sea, one license in the Norwegian Sea and one license in the Barents Sea for the BASF subsidiary. 29/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/north_american_gas_sector.aspx An overview of the North American natural gas industry 29/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/global_recovery_stalling.aspx In my last column of 2009, I ended on a positive note cautiously claiming that all sectors across the energy supply chain were beginning to see signs of a recovery. Let’s take a look at some of the sectors in more detail. 26/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/new_zealand_reinga_basin_opened.aspx Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced the opening of bidding for six new petroleum exploration blocks across the Reinga Basin off the northwest coast of New Zealand. 26/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/fairfield_industries.aspx After 30 years as Fairfield Industries, the seismic data acquisition and technology company has officially changed its name to FairfieldNodal. According to the company the new name was chosen because it better reflects its expertise across the full spectrum of nodal technology. 25/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/EXCOs_operations_in_Marcellus_Shale_will_continue_as_planned.aspx EXCO Resources, Inc. confirmed that its Marcellus Shale exploration and production activities, including drilling, are proceeding as planned with no interruption of its 2010 business goals. 20/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/DNV_establishes_an_offshore_committee_in_China.aspx DNV has recently established the Greater China Offshore Committee. Mr Zhou Shouwei, Vice General Manager of CNOOC and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, accepted DNV’s invitation to be the Chairman of the committee. 19/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Developments_in_carbon_capture_and_storage.aspx An overview of recent developments in carbon capture and storage 19/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Geotrace_completes_onboard_data_processing_offshore_Libya.aspx Geotrace has completed of one of the world’s largest onboard data processing projects for BP’s Sirt Basin concession off the coast of Libya. 13/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Devon_Energy_announces_pre-salt_discovery_offshore_Brazil.aspx Devon Energy Corp. has announced a pre-salt oil discovery in the Campos Basin, offshore Brazil. This initial exploratory well was drilled to a total depth of 16 240 ft and encountered approximately 240 ft of oil column. 04/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Shell_awarded_permit_to_study_natural_gas_potential_in_central_South_Africa.aspx Shell have been awarded a technical co-operation permit for a one-year study to investigate the hydrocarbon potential in parts of central South Africa. 28/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Hydrocarbon_discovery_on_the_OPL_223_licence_in_Nigeria.aspx Total has announced the discovery of hydrocarbons in the southern portion of the Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 223, offshore Southeastern Nigeria. 23/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Downstream_investment_plans.aspx Major downstream investments have been announced by Petrolera Argentina, Husky Energy and Ecopetrol. 22/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Chevron_announces_natural_gas_find_in_Australia.aspx Chevron Corp. has announced an additional natural gas discovery in the Carnarvon Basin offshore Western Australia. 22/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Exxon_Mobil_Corporation_and_XTO_Energy_Inc._announce_agreement.aspx Exxon Mobil makes agreement with XTO Energy to enhance its position in the development of unconventional gas and oil resources. 21/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/BJ_Services_sets_cementing_world_record_in_Gulf_of_Mexico.aspx BJ Services Co. have set a world record for cementing the longest solid expandable tubular liner; a specially formulated cement had to be developed to accomplish the feat. 16/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/US_EPA_confirms_greenhouse_gases_harmful_to_human_health.aspx The US EPA issued a statement on 7th December that confirms the findings of its investigations into greenhouse gases and human health. 16/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/SPE_and_EAGE_sign_agreement_for_intersociety_co-operation.aspx The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE) have made an agreement to formally work together for the mutual benefit of both societies. 15/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Seismic_acquisition_in_Palawan_Basin.aspx Otto Energy Ltd has announced that it will commence a 3D seismic data acquisition programme in SC55. The company plans to acquire 590 square kilometres of 3D data in the southwest part of SC55, which is located in Palawan Basin, Philippines. 14/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Study_of_world’s_top_ten_environmentally_sustainable_oil_and_gas_companies_published_BP_tops_the_list.aspx BP is ranked 1st under ‘alternative energies’ and ‘environmental transparency’ categories of a new study on the most environmentally sustainable large O&G companies. 11/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Refining_investments_in_Africa.aspx Essar Group and ONGC Videsh have announced new investments in two African refineries. 08/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Naming_ceremony_for_Polarcus_Nadia_and_Polarcus_Naila.aspx Polarcus Ltd recently held a double naming ceremony for the modern, purpose built 3D seismic vessels Polarcus Nadia and Polarcus Naila. The ceremony, at the Drydocks World – Dubai shipyard in the United Arab Emirates, was attended by over 200 local and international guests. 03/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/offshore_operations_maintenance_expenditure.aspx New research by energy analysts Douglas-Westwood predicts offshore operations and maintenance expenditure to total in excess of $330 billion over the next five years – with the largest share allocated to North America during that time. 02/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/North_African_oil,_gas,_and_the_development_of_the_refining_industry.aspx This article provides an overview of the North African hydrocarbon industry, assesses its vital regions and considers a future of promise to coincide with the global economic recovery. 02/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/The_race_for_West_Africa.aspx West Africa has emerged as one of the hottest battlegrounds for the world’s major powers in their race to corner increasingly scarce oil and gas resources. Ng Weng Hoong details the major players vying for oil and gas resources in West Africa. 30/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Total_has_discovered_oil_in_the_Lac_Da_Nau_prospect_offshore_Vietnam.aspx Total has announced that its subsidiary, Total E&P Vietnam, and its partners on Block 15-1/05, have discovered oil in the Lac Da Nau prospect, located in the southern part of the block offshore Vietnam. 27/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Light oil discovery in the Campos Basin.aspx Petrobras has completed the drilling of extension exploratory well 3-MA-32A in the Marimbá field, Campos Basin. The amount of recoverable oil has been estimated at 25 million bbls, which will increase Marimbá field's recoverable volume by 27%. 25/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Providing_BP_with_the_potential_to_explore_in_Jordan.aspx BP is seeking to bring its advanced technology and deep expertise to the Risha development in Jordan. If its exploration programme identifies commercially producible gas reserves, production could reach several hundred million cubic feet per day. 16/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Top_10_energy_myths.aspx A new report from the Pacific Research Institute (PRI) explores 10 common myths about energy in America. The aim of the report is to put accurate information into the public domain that might inform those who will be involved in marking up the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act in the US Senate. 16/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Fossil_fuels_cannot_be_replaced_by_alternative_energy_systems.aspx A report has suggested that alternative energy systems will not be able to completely replace fossil fuels, and a major rethink on the dynamics of the modern world is required to adjust to the changing situation. 16/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/The_UK_Norway_cross_border_mentoring_initiative.aspx This article discusses a new initiative for agencies to join forces to improve business opportunities between UK and Norway. 06/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Gas_discovery_in_Haynesville_Shale.aspx With a flow rate of more than 30 million ft3/d, Devon Energy believes the Kardell well is the highest rate well ever drilled in the Haynesville Shale. 06/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/Cost_for_West_African_Gas_Pipeline_soars.aspx The West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) is a 678 km pipeline, planned to deliver gas from Nigeria to Ghana, Benin and Togo. The cost of the pipeline, originally said to cost US$ 600 million, has soared to US$ 1 billion. 27/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/oil_and_gas_opportunities_in_africa.aspx This article looks at current industry activity in different regions of Africa and explores how companies in the energy supply chain are leveraging the opportunities available in these markets. 21/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/exploration_and_appraisal_activity_up_in_UKCS.aspx This article discusses the latest oil and gas industry figures released by Deloitte, which show that offshore exploration and appraisal activity is up by 75% on the last quarter. 20/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/australian_pipeline_industry_outlook.aspx The natural gas transmission pipeline industry in Australia is active and vibrant with opportunities for investment in further pipelines and pipeline infrastructure as this demand grows. 18/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/global_power_sector_recovery.aspx The power sector has undoubtedly been hit hard by the global credit crunch. The good news is though, that we are now seeing some positive signs of recovery, with the sector beginning to slowly bounce back with more money being invested in new projects. 15/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/south_american_pipeline_update.aspx The oil and gas sector in South America holds tremendous potential, with at least 110 billion bbls of oil, 272 trillion ft³ of gas and over 250 billion bbls of recoverable bitumen. But that potential often remains elusive for many countries. 13/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/global_exploration_overview.aspx Brazilian oil and Australian gas are the hottest ball games in town at the moment. This article reviews activity in these areas and other offshore exploration activity. 12/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/managing_risk_in_an_uncertain_world_new_techniques.aspx Working with a global operator, a Drilling Risk Assessment simulation model has been developed. Executives can now simulate and test scenarios before committing to a course of action. 05/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/the_arctic_exploration_frontier.aspx The Arctic region holds large reserves of undiscovered, technically recoverable oil and gas. Exploration and drilling challenges exist due to harsh conditions and environmental concerns. 01/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/offshore_production_and_spending_market.aspx The short-term outlook for the offshore oil and gas industry has become more difficult to predict than ever. The last few years saw an unprecedented boom in activity but there is now uncertainty and, in some quarters, despondency. 01/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/methane_from_coal_mines_presents_opportunity_to_recover_energy_and_generate_revenues.aspx If captured and recovered for energy, coal mine methane is a cost-effective resource. Coal mines around the world are increasingly focusing on the commercially available, cost-effective opportunities to capture and use this often wasted resource. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/south_american_gas_market.aspx South America has an impressive total of gas reserves and is increasing its production, however, the region is continually facing problems despite its desire to expand and develop. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/new_brazilian_gas_law.aspx In March 2009, Brazil adopted the much-awaited Gas Law; regulating the transportation of natural gas. The Gas Law establishes a 30 year concession regime, bringing enhanced security for private companies to enter the market for transportation and storage of natural gas. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/a_pipeline_demonstration_centre.aspx Siemens' Pipeline Demo Center simulates technologies on a model pipeline system. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/australia_and_india_LNG_partnership.aspx Exxon Mobil's Australian division and India's Petronet have signed a 20 year LNG supply contract, signaling a step towards approval for the Western Australian Gorgon project on Barrow Island. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/indian_oil_and_gas_market.aspx India has ambitions to become the hub for petroleum products exports. The export potential coupled with the additional capacity additions and new refineries provide a unique opportunity for potential investors. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/a_step_closer_to_the_digital_oilfield.aspx When discussing the digital oilfield, one thing the majority of commentators agree on is that it involves operators having maximum awareness and control over their assets. Many also agree that the technology and connectivity across the oilfield is now there and that the key question facing operators is how best to utilise and integrate these technologies. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/pipelines_and_control_lines_market_update.aspx With the long-term prospect of increasing global energy demand, securing future energy supplies has become a common global issue. For those countries with dwindling production rates or low hydrocarbon reserves, the pressure for energy security is set to increase. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/joint_ventures_in_unconventional_natural_gas.aspx Joint ventures focused on unconventional natural gas opportunities and related capability transfer will require effective governance to be successful. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/offshore_hurricane_insurance_sees_poor_take_up_rate_in_2009 .aspx The article looks at the prospects for the continuing availability of hurricane insurance in the offshore energy markets, discusses some of the problems with the products offered, reports on efforts to improve these products and the effect that low product take up is having on the energy insurance market. Windstorm premium makes up 15 to 20% of the offshore energy insurance portfolio. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/british_energy_focus.aspx British companies can be found in all aspects of the energy industry all over the world. A track record of more than 40 years of expertise in exploring and developing oil and gas as well as nuclear energy has created a wealth of experience that is now being used globally. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/ensuring_a_workforce_for_tomorrows_oil_and_gas_industry.aspx OPITO – The Oil and Gas Academy, is focusing on attracting skills and talent to the oil and gas industry, through its ‘Energise Your Future’ event, which took place at this year’s Offshore Europe in Aberdeen. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/brazils_petrobras_new_light_oil_find_prospects_for_production_pipelines.aspx Petrobras has announced a new light oil find in the Campos Basin. This article looks at the new oil find; Petrobras’ International Business Plan; relations between Brazil and China; foreign participation in the Brazilian market and prospects for the Brazilian pipeline sector over the next few years. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/exploration/articles/influence_of_powe_lines_on_pipeline_networks.aspx Increased difficulties in obtaining utility right-of-way and the concept of utility corridors have brought pipelines into close proximity with electric power transmission/distribution systems. Metallic objects subjected to the alternating electromagnetic field will exhibit an induced voltage. Also, power conductor faults to ground can cause substantial fault currents in the underground structure. 30/09/2009