http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration.aspx en-uk editor@energyglobal.com webmaster@energyglobal.com http://www.energyglobal.com/media/logo.gif Onshore and offshore oil and gas exploration news http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/First_North_American_geoROV_survey_completed.aspx UTEC Geomarine has announced the completion of its first ever geoROV™ CPT survey campaign in North America. 24/05/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Terrirotial disputes create challenges for oil and gas development in the Western Pacific_168.aspx Competing territorial claims are becoming an increasingly intractable challenge for offshore oil and gas development in the South and East China Seas. 23/05/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Zimbabwean_Government’s_mining_policy_rejected_206.aspx Zimbabwe’s mineral reserves spark debate between private mining companies and government ministries. 23/05/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/DMT_completes_3D_seismic_exploration_in_Rioja_Spain.aspx DMT GmbH & Co. KG completed its 3D seismic exploration of conventional natural gas in the Northern Spanish region of Rioja on schedule in March 2013. 22/05/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Myanmar_reforms_already_drawing_the_interest_of_Big_Oil.aspx Recent improvements in the terms offered for oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) in Myanmar signal a clear resolve to attract foreign investment. 09/05/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/New_fields_to_see_Ghana_oil_output_set_to_at_least_double_by_2021.aspx The West African nation has announced that it expects its total oil output to have more than doubled by 2021, bringing production up to 250 000 bpd. 24/04/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Subsea Hardware spend to double_268.aspx Douglas-Westwood (DW) has forecast that the global spend on subsea hardware for oil and gas exploration and drillingis likely to double to US$ 124 billion during 2013-17. 24/04/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Chevron discovers gas in Exmouth Plateau area.aspx Chevron Corp. today announced further drilling success by its Australian subsidiary in the Exmouth Plateau area, located in the Carnarvon Basin. 24/04/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/BWA_Water_Additives_joins_Rice_Brine_Chemistry_Consortium.aspx BWA Water Additives has joined the Rice Brine Chemistry Consortium focusing on the oil and gas industry. 11/04/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/GE_Oil_Gas_acquires_Lufkin_222.aspx GE has acquired Lufkin Industries Inc. for approximately US$3.3 billion. 09/04/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Norwegian_offshore_OG_strike_called_off_at_last_minute.aspx The planned strike by Norway’s oil and gas unions was called off at the last-minute after a pay deal was reached. 08/04/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Lundin_strikes_it_lucky_at_Luno_2.aspx The Swedish company has found good quality, light oil at its Luno 2 prospect in the Norwegian North Sea. 08/04/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Ethiopia_could_continue_East_African_Oil_Boom.aspx The land-locked East African country could be the next to unlock oil riches. 08/04/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/ENI_operations_in_Turkey_suspended_by_government_in_Cyprus_gas_row.aspx The Italian company’s plans to explore for hydrocarbons offshore Cyprus have angered the Turkish government. 28/03/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Where_is_US_shale_gas_going_to_go.aspx As the US experiences a shale gas revolution, the question now is, where is all this abundant natural gas going to go? 27/03/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Faroe_Petroleum_reveals_financial_results_and_plans_for_2013.aspx Faroe Petroleum releases mixed financial results, but strikes a positive note on production and 2013 exploration Capex. 26/03/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/ABB_wins_ehouse_order_natural_gas_plant_Bolivia_177.aspx Initec has awarded ABB the contract to deliver e-houses for its natural gas plant in Bolivia 25/03/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Wintershall_hits_oil_at_Hibonite.aspx Wintershall, a unit of BASF, has made an oil discovery offshore Denmark that is estimated to contain approximately 100 million bbls of oil. 25/03/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Chevron_makes_deepwater_GoM_discovery.aspx US oil giant Chevron has made a deepwater oil discovery in the US Gulf of Mexico. 25/03/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/India_approves_5_new_blocks_for_exploration_rejects_3.aspx A panel including India’s Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh has cleared 5 oil and gas blocks for oil and gas exploration, whilst rejecting three others. 22/03/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Northern_Petroleum_acquires_further_leases_in_Canada.aspx Northern acquires additional leases over 4000 acres increasing its aggregate holding of petroleum and natural gas mineral rights in Canada to 9300 acres. 21/03/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Iraq 10 years on - energy risks and opportunities-AKE - 104.aspx It is almost ten years since the invasion of Iraq, yet today the country still sees bombings and shootings on a daily basis. The central provinces remain socially fragmented with one of the highest rates of terrorist attack in the world. The north of the country also sees a high degree of political risk amid an ongoing competition for control between the federal and regional Kurdish governments. 21/03/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Johan_Sverdrup_field_could_be_slightly_larger_than_predicted.aspx Results from a new appraisal well in the Johan Sverdrup field have suggested that the field could extend into a third licensing block. 19/03/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Seatronics_secures_GBP400000_contract_to_supply_RTS_Gen_5_MUX_systems.aspx The company and its Norwegian partner, RTS have been contracted to supply six Gen 5 multiplexer systems to Bibby Remote Intervention Ltd. 19/03/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/DNV_KEMA_opens_new_multiphase_flow_laboratory.aspx The new MPFL will allow equipment manufacturers and oil and gas companies to test, validate and calibrate multiphase technologies for the production of oil and gas, and the measurement and trading of gas. 18/03/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Statoil and ExxonMobil make further gas discovery offshore Tanzania.aspx Statoil and co-venturer ExxonMobil are pleased to announce their third high impact discovery in Block 2 offshore Tanzania in a year. 18/03/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/DNV and Statoil to cooperate to enhance arctic competence-175.aspx DNV and Statoil are today launching a competence programme that aims to enhance the two organisations’ knowledge about particular Arctic challenges. 13/03/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Sensible_US_energy_policy_341.aspx The American Petroleum Institute has said that the new Cabinet appointees should pursue sensible energy polices. 06/03/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/More_US_Oil_and_gas_340.aspx What America is thinking on energy issues: 75% of Connecticut voters favour more oil and natural gas development. 06/03/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Oil_gas_training_course_elearning_334.aspx Petrofac Training Services announces the launch of its latest eLearning course for the oil and gas industry. 26/02/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Statoil_to_construct_Barents_Sea_oil_pipeline_324.aspx Statoil is preparing to develop the Barents Sea’s biggest oil finds and will bring the crude ashore via pipeline, according to partner Petoro AS. 14/02/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/GlobalData_on_State_of_Union.aspx US President Obama offers no leadership on oil and gas in State of the Union, states GlobalData consultant. 14/02/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Drewry_predicts_tough_year_tankers_169.aspx Drewry’s latest Tanker Forecast report predicts that overcapacity will result in a difficult year for oil tankers. 14/02/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Climate_change_in_america_322.aspx According to a poll, 605 of Americans support Presidential action to fight climate change. 14/02/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Kenya_to_release_9_new_oil_and_gas_blocks.aspx The Kenyan government has announced its decision to release 9 new oil and gas blocks for the country’s next licensing round. 13/02/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/US_shale_gas_flaring_visible_space.aspx The flaring of unwanted associated gas from US shale wells is visible from space. 06/02/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Lukoil_fully_replaces_oil_and_gas_reserves_in_2012.aspx Russian producer, Lukoil has revealed that the company’s oil and gas reserves stand at 17.3 billion bbls of oil equivalent. 06/02/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/2013_GE_Oil_and_Gas_Annual_Meeting_Highlights.aspx Earlier this week, GE Oil & Gas held its 14th Annual Meeting in the historic Italian city of Florence. 31/01/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Ohio_oil_and_gas_development.aspx The American Petroleum Institute comment on Ohioan lawmakers urging the expansion of natural gas development. 24/01/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/dGB_Earth_Sciences_OpendTect_and_OSR_to_benefit_students_worldwide.aspx An academic license agreement has seen more than 2600 students from around the world benefit from free access to commercial seismic interpretation software. 23/01/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/EIA_releases_Short_Term_Energy_Outlook.aspx The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has released its first Short-Term Energy Outlook for 2013. The EIA predicts average Brent crude oil and Henry Hub natural gas prices spot prices will fall compared to 2012. Coal’s share of the energy mix will rise. 10/01/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/PIRA_economy_and_oil-704.aspx PIRA Energy Group provide a report on the global economic backdrop and oil markets. 04/01/2013 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/American_energy_era-737.aspx A new US government report has added to the chorus currently predicting a new era of American world energy dominance. 10/12/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/DNV and JIP launches Ice design framework_472.aspx Joint Industry Project led by DNV has developed a new framework for developing floating structures which can operate in icy conditions. 05/12/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Spectrum to survey Potigar Basin offshore Brazil_838.aspx Spectrum to survey Potigar Basin, offshore Brazil. 28/11/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Pemex_makes_light_crude_find_in_southern_Mexico.aspx The Mexican national oil company, Pemex, has announced the discovery of a light crude deposit in the southern Mexican state of Tabasco. 27/11/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Saipem_receives_USD_800_million_worth_of_new_contracts.aspx Europe’s largest oil services company has revealed that it has received US$ 800 million worth of new contracts in Mexico and Australia. 27/11/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/ONGC_Videsh_stumps_up_USD_5_billion_for_stake_in_Kashagan.aspx ONGC Videsh has revealed that it has agreed to spend US$ 5 billion on acquiring ConocoPhillips’ stake in the Kashagan project offshore Kazakhstan. 27/11/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Colombia_awards_49_blocks_in_2012_EandP_round.aspx ANH, the regulating body of the Colombian hydrocarbon industry, has awarded 49 blocks in the country’s latest E&P round. 23/11/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Rosneft_obtains_two_more_arctic_licences.aspx The Russian government has awarded two further offshore Arctic licences to Rosneft. 21/11/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Lundin_makes_gas_find_offshore_Malaysia.aspx Lundin Petroleum has announced that it has struck approximately 60 m of gas pay offshore Malaysia. 21/11/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/BP doubles offshore Trinidad reserves to two trillion cubic feet.aspx BP Trinidad & Tobago (bpTT) has discovered an estimated 1 trillion cubic feet of gas offshore Trinidad, doubling the estimated gas in place of the Savonette gas field, to 2 trillion cubic feet. 21/11/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/IEA_releases_World_Energy_Outlook_2012.aspx The IEA unveils two scenarios, laden with predictions for the likely future of global energy supply and demand up to 2035, with a special focus on energy efficiency. 12/11/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/API_US_Oil_and_gas_poll.aspx An American Petroleum Institute poll shows that 73% of voters favour more oil and natural gas development. 09/11/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Palladian_Publications_Ltd_employees_take_on_laborious_race_for_charity.aspx Employees from leading B2B magazine publisher Palladian Publications Ltd took part in a 10 km off-road race to raise money for a local hospice. 08/11/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Fluor_and_Shell_agreement.aspx Fluor has signed an enterprise framework agreement with Shell for downstream projects in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. 05/11/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/BG_posts_disappointing_2013_production_forecast.aspx BG Group shocked markets and took a 17% hit to its share price when it announced that the company would see no production growth in 2013. 31/10/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/What_does_the_future_hold_for_the_global_oil_price.aspx In a recent survey conducted by Reuters, analysts were asked to predict the likely price of crude oil by the end of the decade. 31/10/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Tag_Oil_makes_USD534_million_bid_for_Greymouth_Petroleum.aspx Canadian company Tag Oil has made a US$ 534 million bid for New Zealand’s Greymouth Petroleum. 31/10/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Somaliland_to_drill_for_oil_by_2014.aspx Somaliland’s mining and energy minister has claimed that the internationally unrecognised state could see companies drilling for oil within its borders by 2014. 30/10/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Zanzibar_and_Tanzania_reach_oil_deal.aspx Tanzania and the semi-autonomous island of Zanzibar have reached a deal on the future sharing of hydrocarbon reserves after arguments resulted in exploration projects being delayed. 30/10/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Gazprom_plans_USD38_billion_expenditure_on_eastern_pipeline_and_gasfield.aspx Russian giant, Gazprom has pledged to invest US$ 38 billion in the development of the eastern Chayanda gasfield and a pipeline to Vladivostok. 30/10/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Safety_concerns_over_stretched_expertise_and_materiel_supplies_in_Norwegian_OandG_sector.aspx A lack of spare capacity in manpower and materiel could raise serious safety concerns for the Norwegian oil and gas sector. 29/10/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/UK_27_OandG_licensing_round_a_success.aspx The UK’s 27th O&G licensing round has been deemed a success after 167 licenses covering operations in more than 330 blocks were awarded to oil and gas companies. 29/10/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Chevrons Satyr-4 well has confirmed gas pay_302.aspx Chevron has confirmed that it has discovered 67 m of net gas pay in the Satyr-4 exploration well, potentially providing more resources for the Gorgon LNG project. 25/10/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Serimax_to_provide_pipeline_welding_solutions_for_Petrobras’_Ubarana_offshore_field.aspx Serimax has been commissioned to provide welding solutions on pipelines offshore Brazil. 24/10/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/USA_on_course_to_become_the_world_No1_oil_producer.aspx If current surging production levels continue, it might not be long before the US replaces Saudi Arabia as the world’s leading oil producer. 24/10/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/GE_Water_Survey_Results.aspx As water scarcity grows, a GE survey shows that most Americans strongly support ‘toilet to turf’ water reuse solutions. 24/10/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Chesapeake_completes_sale_of_Permian_assets_293.aspx Chesapeake has closed the sales of its Permian Basin assets to SWEPI LP, Chevron, and Enervest Ltd for a total of US$ 3.3 billion. 23/10/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/BP to sell its TNK-BP shareholding to Rosneft_192.aspx BP has agreed to sell its shareholdings in TNK-BP and will also acquire an additional shareholding in Rosneft. 22/10/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Ecuador_court_orders_Chevron_asset_seizure.aspx As part of an ongoing lawsuit between Chevron and plaintiffs from various Amazonian villages, an Ecuadorian court has ordered the seizure of approximately US$ 200 million worth of company assets. 17/10/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Polish_PM_announces_40_percent_tax_on_OandG_profits.aspx Poland’s Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, has announced plans to tax oil and gas companies at roughly 40% of their profits as the government begins to outline what it hopes will be seen as an investment-friendly regulatory framework. 17/10/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/UKCS sees increased drilling activity 1987.aspx Drilling activity has is increased in the UK continental shelf in 2012 and stability is returning to the sector though a combination of tax relief and rising oil prices. 16/10/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Petrobras makes fresh hydrocarbon discovery in Sergipe-Alagoas Basin 2045.aspx Petrobras has found light hydrocarbons in block SEAL-M-426, in ultra-deep waters of Sergipe-Alagoas Basin. 12/10/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Myanmars_Natural_Resources.aspx Global Data ask the question, is Myanmar an emerging natural resources powerhouse? 09/10/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/CGGVeritas_acquires_Furgo’s_geoscience_division.aspx Fugro N.V. has announced that it is to divest the majority of its geoscience division to CGGVeritas, in a deal worth €1.2 billion. 02/10/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Chevron wins Sierra Leone concessions in two offshore blocks.aspx Chevron Corp. has been awarded participation in two deepwater blocks located offshore Sierra Leone. 27/09/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Changing Middle Eastern LNG market.aspx Cyril Widdershoven, TNO, the Netherlands, explains how changes in domestic demand for natural gas in the Middle East could impact upon global supply. 26/09/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Umbilicals_provide_the_right_connection_for_offshore_oil_and_gas_installations.aspx Ragnvald Graff, Sales and Marketing Director for Nexans Norway explains the importance of umbilicals in the offshore oil and gas sector. 20/09/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Chevron confirms gas find in Satyr-2 exploration well in Carnarvon Basin.aspx Chevron Corp. has confirmed the discovery of gas in the Satyr-2 exploration well in the Carnarvon Basin. 20/09/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Chevron buys shale acreage in Permian Basin New Mexico 368.aspx Chevron USA has bought 246,000 acres of shake gas acreage from Chesapeake in the Permian Basin in New Mexico. 13/09/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Repsol discovers gas in Block 57.aspx Repsol has made a new gas discovery in block 57 in Peru. 07/09/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/oil_and_gas_exploration_predictions_for_Latin_America.aspx Latin America’s oil and gas sector has something to celebrate, reports Gordon Cope. 31/08/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Hurricane_Isaac_makes_landfall_impact_on_oil_industry_subdued.aspx Category 1 Hurricane Isaac has made landfall in Southeast Louisiana: impact on oil prices expected to be subdued. 29/08/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Shell_asks_for_arctic_drilling_deadline_extension.aspx Shell has requested two extra weeks of drilling time as delays continue to set the company’s Arctic programme back. 28/08/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/BP discovers gas in two wells in Nile Delta 2012.aspx BP has discovered natural gas deposits in two wells in the North El Burg Offshore Concession in Egypt. 28/08/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Oil and gas production is booming in West Africa.aspx West Africa is one of the leading areas in the world for deepwater offshore exploration, with Nigeria and Angola the largest producers in the region. 23/08/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/ConocoPhillips sells interest in NaryanMarNefteGaz.aspx ConocoPhillips has sold its share in NaryanMarNefteGaz to Lukoil as part of its divestment programme. 23/08/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Woodside Petroleum, the oil and gas producer, reports 812 million dollar half-year profit.aspx Woodside Petroleum has reported half-year profits of US$ 812 million as a result of the Pluto LNG start up, higher commodity prices and greater revenue from the Vincent North West Shelf Oil. 22/08/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Cairn India and Petro SA sign farm in agreement.aspx Petro SA and Cairn India have signed a farm in agreement for the offshore Block 1 off the west coast of South Africa. 20/08/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Chimera Energy and PEMEX to explore for shale in Mexico 2012.aspx Chimera Energy and PEMEX have been holding meetings about possible shale exploration in the Chiconpontec Formation using the company’s non-hydraulic extraction method. 16/08/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Tullow buys into Mozambique offshore oil and gas exploration blocks.aspx Statoil has farmed down a 25% working interest in its operated exploration licence offshore Mozambique to Tullow Oil. 14/08/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Exploring the planets oceans.aspx We need the oceans now more than ever as they cover 72% of the Earth's surface and control our climate by absorbing CO2 but have explored remarkably little of them. 02/08/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/BP_loses_damages_case_in_Russian_Court.aspx BP has been ordered by a Russian court to pay US$ 3.1 billion in damages to TNK-BP. 30/07/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Russian government ordered to recompense Yukos investors.aspx An international tribunal has ordered the Russian government to compensate a group of Spanish investors for the losses they suffered when Russia seized the Yukos Oil Company, one of the largest oil and gas companies in the world. 26/07/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/European_firms_to_take_part_in_Myanmar_block_auction.aspx According to the head of a local oil company, European firms will take part in the latest block auction, but companies from the US may wait until further reforms have been made. 25/07/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Major gas discovery by Chevron in Greater Gorgon area.aspx Chevron Corp. has made a major natural gas discovery in the Greater Gorgon Area of the Carnarvon Basin, offshore Western Australia. The discovery will further underpin the companies proposed Gorgon LNG project. 24/07/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Eastern Europe to end dependence on oil and gas from russia.aspx Poland and Ukraine are planning to wean themselves off Russian oil and gas by developing domestic shale gas reserves. 24/07/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Kosmos discover oil and gas condensate in Wawa-1.aspx Kosmos Energy has intersected oil and gas condensate in the Wawa-1 exploration well in the Deepwater Tano block, offshore Ghana. 19/07/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Global Energy industry is still buoyant.aspx The latest EIC Monitor quarterly report tracking new project announcements across the global energy industry shows an overall reduction in the number of projects announced during the second quarter of 2012. 09/07/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/WGP_completes_fifteenth_Life_of_Field_Seismic_survey.aspx WGP has completed the fifteenth Life of Field Seismic (LoFS) survey for BP over the Valhall field in the North Sea. 06/07/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/GE and Rosneft sign MOU to cooperate in exploration.aspx Rosneft and GE have signed a deal to jointly evaluate and develop oil and gas exploration and production opportunities in Russia. 04/07/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/More_good_news_from_Barryroe.aspx Providence Resources has reported more good news from its Barryroe discovery, with analysis of sidewall cores showing high levels of permeability. 22/06/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/China_disputes_Vietnamese_claims_to_Spratly_islands_demands_immediate_correction_of_new_law.aspx A newly passed Vietnamese law requiring all foreign naval vessels operating in the waters around the Spratly islands to notify Vietnamese authorities has incensed the Chinese government. 22/06/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Exxon_Mobil_Kurdistan_contract_risks_war_Baghdad_sends_a_letter_to_Obama.aspx Nuri al-Maliki, the Iraqi Prime Minister has warned that an exploration contract between Exxon Mobil and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is dangerous and could potentially lead to a breakdown of the unity of Iraq. 20/06/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Exxon_Mobil_quits_Poland shale_exploration.aspx Exxon Mobil is to cease its shale exploration activities in Poland in a move that will come as a heavy blow to the country’s ambitions of reducing its dependence upon Russia. 19/06/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Iraq_set_to_hold_new_licensing_auction_in_2013.aspx A spokesman for the Iraqi government has announced that Iraq is to hold a fifth oil and gas licensing auction in early 2013, with improved contract terms. 19/06/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Eni buys into Lviv Basin, Ukraine for unconventional gas exploration.aspx Eni has purchased a 50% share in LLC Westgasinvest in order to gain access to the Lviv Basin in Ukraine to explore for shale gas. 15/06/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Statoil discovers more gas in Block 2, Tanzania.aspx Statoil has confirmed the discovery of 3 trillion ft3 of gas in its Lavani exploration well in the Block 2 license area offshore Tanzania. 15/06/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/France_calls_a_halt_on_drilling_in_French_Guyana.aspx Earlier this week France announced that it would be suspending drilling permits for offshore exploration in French Guyana, citing worries over the provisions made for marine life and consultation with the local population. 14/06/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/North_Dakota_hits_new_output_high_likely_next_US_energy_hub.aspx Output from the US state of North Dakota has hit a new record high and the region looks set to become the next major US energy hub. 14/06/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Norwegian_oil_workers_on_strike_production_not_yet_affected.aspx Employees at Baker Hughes’ Norwegian unit have gone on strike, hindering drilling and maintenance, but not production. 11/06/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Tullow Oil makes oil discovery offshore west Africa.aspx Tullow Oil has had success with its’ Paon-1X exploration well in the CI-103 licence offshore Côte d'Ivoire, which has intersected good quality light oil in a Turonian fan system. 08/06/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Australian gas industry to provide huge economic boost.aspx A report by APPEA has concluded that even thought here is still uncertainty in the industry, the potential rewards to Australia if the gas industry continues to grow are enormous. 07/06/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/IEA report predicts bright future for natural gas.aspx A new IEA energy report has predicted that natural gas use will see huge growth over the coming years buoyed up by demand in China and Asia, even though European demand is likely to decrease. 06/06/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Interest_in_second_day_of_Iraq_licensing_round_weakened_by_tough_contracts.aspx The second day of the fourth Iraqi licensing round has been met with a lukewarm response as only two more blocks have been awarded. The winners of the two new blocks are a group led by Lukoil and Pakistan Petroleum. 31/05/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Danish_oil_production_to_fall_by_8PCT_in_2012.aspx The Danish government has stuck to its forecast of an 8% decline in oil production for 2012. 31/05/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Repsol’s_Cuban_exit_is_probable_death_knell_for_regional_oil_hopes.aspx Spanish company Repsol’s imminent departure from operations in Cuba is, according to analysts, a potentially “irrecoverable” blow to the communist Caribbean island’s dreams of oil riches. 31/05/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Repsol_to_abandon_Cuba.aspx Spanish company Repsol has announced that it is to abandon operations offshore Cuba after a test well came up dry. 30/05/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Kuwait_Energy_group_wins_Block_9_after_Iraqi_licensing_round.aspx A group led by Kuwait Energy has won Block 9 in Iraq’s latest oil and gas bidding round. Tougher contracts could be scaring off investors. 30/05/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Eni makes major oil discover in Egypt’s Western Desert.aspx Eni has made a significant oil discovery at the Emry Deep exploration prospect, located in the Meleiha Concession, in the Western Desert of Egypt, 290 km south west of Alexandria. 30/05/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Shell_to_cancel_Libyan_EandP_operations.aspx Royal Dutch Shell has revealed that it plans to call a halt on its oil exploration projects in the North African country of Libya. The company has blamed “disappointing results” which mean, “exploration cannot be economically justified.” BP has finally withdrawn its claims of force majeure, plans to enter talks with NOC. 29/05/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Salamander Energy confirms success of Tutung discovery.aspx Salamander has drilled a successful appraisal well to test the Tutung gas condensate discovery offshore Kalimantan, Indonesia. 29/05/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/CEO_of_TNKBP_resigns_for_personal_reasons.aspx Mikhail Fridman, CEO of TNK-BP has resigned for “personal reasons.” 28/05/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Peruvian_dolphins_die_in_their_hundreds_seismic_blamed.aspx As hundreds of dead dolphins and thousands of dead seabirds wash up on Peru’s coastline, official investigations claim “natural causes” whilst independents and environmentalist groups target the offshore oil and gas industry’s seismic operations. 25/05/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/San Leon wins Polish shale concession.aspx San Leon Energy has been awarded the Praszka exploration concession in the Southern Permian/SW Carboniferous Basin by the Polish Ministry of Environment. 23/05/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Apache_hits_new_reserves_at_Beryl.aspx Apache Corp. has announced that it has found previously untapped reserves via an extension well, which is showing the highest production rates of any well drilled in the Beryl field since 2001. 17/05/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Eni_makes_giant_gas_discovery_offshore_Mozambique.aspx Eni has announced that it has made a giant natural gas discovery offshore Mozambique. 16/05/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Putin’s return to the Kremlin and implications for Russia’s energy future.aspx The return of Vladimir Putin to the Kremlin has been heralded as something of a retrograde step in the development and liberalisation of Russia’s economy. 16/05/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Valle_Silencioso_increases_its_stake_in_offshore_coatings_contractor_Socotherm.aspx Coatings contractor Socotherm sees its participation in the offshore oil and gas industry expand after Valle Silencioso SA increases its stake. 16/05/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Shell And Chevron win rights to develop Ukrainian shale gas fields.aspx Royal Dutch Shell and Chevron Corp. have won the right to develop the Ukrainian shale gas fields, Yuzivska and Olesska. 15/05/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Concho_to_buy_USD_1_billion_worth_of_Permian_assets.aspx Concho has announced that it has agreed to a deal to purchase US$ 1 billion worth of Permian assets from Three Rivers Operating Company. 14/05/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Repsol_posts_boosted_income.aspx The Spanish company Repsol has posted a higher than expected Q1 income despite suffering losses as a result of the Argentinian government’s decision to nationalise YPF. 10/05/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Shell_uncovers_two_more_leaks_in_Nigerian_Delta.aspx Shell has reported that it has uncovered two further onshore oil pipeline leaks in Nigeria’s Delta, soon after the company declared force majeure on crude exports due to theft-related outages. 09/05/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Rosneft_and_Statoil_sign_Arctic_cooperation_agreement.aspx Norwegian player Statoil and Russian giant Rosneft sign an Arctic exploration and development deal that could see up to US$ 100 billion of investment. 09/05/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Tullow_hits_more_oil_in_northern_Kenya.aspx British firm Tullow Oil has announced the discovery of more oil at one of its Kenyan wells in the north of the country. 08/05/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/NSW committee rejects CSG moratorium.aspx A New South Wales legislative committee has rejected calls for a moratorium on coal seam gas exploration. 03/05/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Baghdad_dispute_with_kurdistan_to_be_discussed_by_Iraqis_in_Iraq.aspx Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister, Hussain Shahristani, has addressed outside pressure to resolve the ongoing dispute between Baghdad and Kurdistan over a block on oil deliveries, by stating that it was an “internal matter.” 27/04/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Shell_agrees_to_buy_Cove_Energy.aspx Shell has announced that it has agreed to buy Cove Energy for US$ 1.8 billion in order to access a portion of Eastern Africa’s vast gas reserves. Despite the bid, hopes of a bidding war remain. 24/04/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Borders_and_Southern_hits_significant_Falklands_discovery.aspx The exploration company, Borders & Southern has announced a “significant” gas condensate discovery off the Southern coast of the Falklands. 23/04/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Signs of growth for the global energy industry .aspx The latest EIC Monitor quarterly report tracking new project announcements shows that the global energy industry has seen encouraging signs of growth in the first quarter of 2012. 20/04/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/WGP_returns_to_Arctic_to_aid_Russian_studies_on_Arctic_Shelf.aspx WGP has returned to the high Arctic, entering into a recently announced turnkey contract with (SMG). 19/04/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Exoma employs second drill rig for Galilee basin exploration programme.aspx Exoma Energy has employed a second drilling rig to explore for CSG, shale and oil in the Galilee Basin. 19/04/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Cuadrilla Resources fracking campaign safe.aspx A review by the Department of Energy & Climate Change has concluded it is safe for Cuadrilla Resources to continue fracking in the Bowland Basin, Lancashire. 17/04/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Keppel_signs_LOI_worth_USD4Billion.aspx Keppel Corp has signed a LOI for the construction of five semisubmersible rigs for Sete Brazil in a deal worth US$ 4.12 billion. 16/04/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Wintershall discovers gas in Skarfjell prospect, offshore Norway.aspx Wintershall has discovered 60 – 160 million bbls of recoverable oil in the Skarfjell prospect in the northeastern North Sea. 16/04/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Putin_reveals_long_awaited_tax_breaks.aspx At a recent meeting, Vladimir Putin, unveiled a new set of rules for offshore development in Russian territory as well as long awaited tax breaks that look set to make formally economically unviable projects possible. 13/04/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/CNOOC_Eni_sign_PSC_for_South_China_Sea.aspx China National Offshore Oil Corp. has signed a production sharing agreement (PSC) with the Italian company Eni China B.V. 11/04/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Kosmos get access to offshore Mauritania.aspx Kosmos Energy has signed three Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) with the Government of Mauritania for Blocks C8, C12, and C13 offshore Mauritania. 10/04/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Karoon Gas commence Browse Basin drilling programme.aspx Karoon Gas Australia Ltd. has begun its Phase-2 Browse drilling campaign by spudding the Boreas-1 well. Five more wells will be drilled as part of the programme. 05/04/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Anadarko finds natural gas in Barquentine-4 appraisal well.aspx Anadarko has discovered 525 feet of natural gas pay at the Barquentine-4 well, further expanding the resources available for a potential LNG export hub in the area. 04/04/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Spectrum begins new seismic study of Luderitz Basin, offshore Namibia.aspx Spectrum, in partnership with the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR), has commenced a new project in the Luderitz basin following the successful completion of an extended 2D Multi-Client seismic survey covering the deep water Orange Basin, offshore Namibia. 03/04/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/oil_and_gas_future_in_the_gulf_of_mexico.aspx Like a phoenix from the ashes, the Gulf of Mexico is entering a new chapter in its oil and gas history. Gordon Cope reports. 29/03/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Faroe_Petroleum_asset_purchases_pay_off22.aspx Faroe Petroleum has reported a healthy profit for 2011, a significant improvement upon losses reported a year earlier. 27/03/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Eni_hits_10_trillion_cubic_ft_of_gas.aspx Eni has announced a new discovery of 10 trillion ft3 of natural gas offshore Mozambique. 26/03/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Gasoline_price_campaign_launched_by_American_Petroleum_Institute.aspx The American Petroleum Institute have announced a campaign on gasoline prices. 21/03/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/More_US_domestic_oil_and_gas_needed.aspx The American Petroleum Institute has said that more domestic oil and natural gas is needed for jobs and revenue. 21/03/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Halliburton_Petronas_team_up_for_Asian_shale_campaign.aspx Halliburton Co, and Petronas have teamed up to explore possible shale resources in the Asia Pacific region. 15/03/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/TAQA_to_boost_Capex_to_US$2.2billion.aspx Abu Dhabi National Energy Co. (TAQA) has announced plans to boost Capex for 2012 to US$ 2 – 2.2 billion. 15/03/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/CNOOC_shows_interest_in_Cyprus_offshore_gas_exploration.aspx The Chinese giant CNOOC is one of the latest companies to show interest in oil and gas exploration offshore Cyprus. 14/03/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Total_and_KPC_sign_MOU_on_Zhanjiang_Project.aspx KPC and Total have signed an MOU regarding their joint Zhanjiang project in China. 13/03/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Odfjell_Offshore_to_raise_500million.aspx Odfjell Offshore plans to raise US$ 500 million for fleet development. 13/03/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Anadarko_hits_oil_at_CaesarTonga.aspx Anadarko Petroleum has announced that it has struck oil at its Caesar-Tonga development in the Gulf of Mexico. 13/03/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Anadarko_hits_gas_offshore_Mozambique.aspx Anadarko Petroleum has discovered gas reserves of between 90 million and 100 million ft3/d 12/03/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Brazil_strikes_oil_at_Nordeste_de_Tupi.aspx The Brazilian state giant Petrobras confirms that it has struck oil at Nordest de Tupi. 12/03/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Exxonmobil_and_GE_back_unversity_initiative.aspx ExxonMobil and GE have publicly announced their support for a new university initiative designed to help bring latest LNG best practices to shale development. 12/03/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Hydratight_launches_updated_emergency_pipeline_repair_system.aspx Hydratight has launched an updated emergency pipeline repair system to offer better disaster planning and contingency services to operators and contractors. 07/03/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Seadrill_places_drillship_order_with_SHI.aspx Seadrill has placed a US$ 1.2 billion drillship order with Samsung Heavy Industries. 27/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Statoil makes high impact discovery offshore Tanzania.aspx Statoil has made a huge gas discovery in the Block 2 license offshore Tanzania in the Zafarani exploration well, logging results show that reserves may be as high as 5 trillion cubic feet. 24/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Austin_exploration_raising_funds_for_new_shale_exploration_programme.aspx Austin Exploration Ltd has resolved to raise up to approximately $20 million to fund a new drilling campaign in the Eagleford and Niobarra shale areas. The company plans to raise the funds through a share placement and a shareholder share purchase plan. 24/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/API on energy security25.aspx The American Petroleum Institute has called the President’s approach to energy security a Jekyll and Hyde approach and says it hurts consumers. 24/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Energulf Resources estimates over 23 billion bbls of oil in offshore Namibia block.aspx EnerGulf Resources Inc. has announced the results of a report into the 2.2 million acre Block 1711, located offshore Namibia. The Prospective Oil and Contingent Gas Resources Report prepared by the firm Netherland Sewell and Associates Inc. includes an unrisked gross mean estimate of potentially 3.166 Billion barrels of oil on the block. 23/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Shell offers US$ 1.6 billion for Cove Energy.aspx Shell exploration and Production has offered US$ 1.6 billion (£ 992.4 million) to buy UK based Cove Energy. 22/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/USA_and_Mexico_to_cooperate_on_Gulf_of_Mexico_E_and_P.aspx The USA and Mexico have agreed to work together when drilling for oil and gas that goes beyond the shared maritime boundary. The US secretary of State Hilary Clinton and The Mexican Foreign Secretary signed the deal yesterday in the presence of the Mexican President Felipe Calderon and the US Interior Minister Ken Salazar. 22/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Gas_Consortium_excludes_ITGI_as_European_gas_link .aspx Shah Deniz, the consortium developing a natural gas field offshore Azerbaijan, has narrowed down its options for carrying that gas to Europe. 21/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Anadarko_discovers_more_gas_reserves_offshore_Mozambique.aspx Anadarko has encountered more gas reserves in its Lagosta 3 appraisal well, providing more gas for its proposed LNG liquefaction project. 21/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/OIl_and_gas_companies_unite_to_drive_Australian_technology_development.aspx A dedicated cluster group has been launched by ITF in Australia to drive forward the country's oil technology development. 17/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/ExxonMobil_banned_from_Iraqi_auction.aspx Because of its deals with the Kurdistan region, ExxonMobil has been banned from the latest round of bidding in Iraq. 17/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Petrobras_brings_in_new_directors.aspx As well as welcoming a new CEO, Petrobras has brought in two new directors. 17/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/TNK-BP_to_invest_in_Arctic.aspx TNK-BP has outlined plans covering US$ 4 billion worth of Arctic gas and oilfield development. 17/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Apache_sees_profits_and_revenues_soar.aspx Apache has cited high production levels and increased oil prices as the reasons behind soaring profit and revenues. 16/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/DNO_output_hits_record_levels.aspx DNO international has doubled production, reaching record levels. 15/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/API on energy tax.aspx The American Petroleum Institute say the President’s budget would tax one of the nation’s biggest job creators. 15/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/India_to_delay_shale_round_to_2013.aspx India has once again revised the date for the launch of its shale gas round. 14/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Petronas_strikes_gas_offshore_Borneo_island.aspx The Malaysian company Petronas has uncovered a significant natural gas reserve in the Kasawari field. 14/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Weatherford_dismisses_Macondo_claims.aspx Weatherford International Ltd. has had all claims against the company in the multi-district litigation over the cause of the Macondo blowout and oil spill dismissed. 13/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/EandP_under_fire_in_Asia_Pacific.aspx Territorial disputes fuelled by the prospect of oil and gas reserves are hindering E&P activities in the Asia-Pacific region. 13/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Saipem_breaks_records_with_latest_profits.aspx Italian oilfield services contractor, Saipem has hit record profit levels. 13/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Petrobras_plans_to_lease_26_rigs.aspx Brazil’s Petrobras has plans to lease 26 rigs over 15 years. 10/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Petrobras_hits_major_crude_reservoir.aspx Brazilian state player Petrobras has discovered a new crude oil reservoir in the Santos Basin. 09/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Noble_Energy_makes_another_discovery_in_Levant_Basin.aspx Noble Energy, Inc. has announced a natural gas discovery at the Tanin prospect offshore Israel. The discovery well was drilled to a depth of 18,212 ft and encountered approximately 130 ft of gross natural gas pay in high-quality lower Miocene sands. 08/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Total_sells_Colombian_assets.aspx Total has signed an agreement with Sinochem to sell TEPMA BV. This fully owned affiliate of Total holds a working interest in the Cusiana field as well as a participation in OAM and ODC pipelines in Colombia. 08/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Aker_Solutions_to_provide_Well_intervention_services_to_Tullow.aspx Aker Solutions has signed a frame agreement with Tullow Ghana Limited to provide well intervention services for the oil company's Jubilee and Tano deepwater fields offshore Ghana, West Africa. 03/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Natural_gas_in_the_US.aspx Gordon Cope, Contributing Editor, reports on the new sources, new markets and new headaches involved in US natural gas production. 02/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Florida_favours_oil_and_gas_development.aspx An American Petroleum Institute poll has shown that nearly 80% of Florida voters favour more oil and natural gas development. 01/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/European_Gas_Conference_Awards.aspx Nordstream, Gasunie, Gate Terminal and Qatar Gas emerged as the overall winners in the closely contested European Gas Conference Awards. 26/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/ConocoPhillips_reaches_settlement_over_Bohai_Bay_incident.aspx ConocoPhillips and the China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) have reached an agreement with China's Ministry of Agriculture to resolve issues related to the June 2011 incidents at the Peng Lai 19-3 field in Bohai Bay. 25/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Energy_development_could_need_administration_support.aspx The American Petroleum Institute says that with right policy changes, administration support for energy development could be a needed course correction. 25/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/The_need_for_policy_changes.aspx Energy Information Administration energy projections show need for policy changes, according to the American Petroleum Institute. 25/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Tenaris and CRC-Evans enter in a co-operation agreement for offshore pipeline applications.aspx Tenaris and CRC-Evans have entered in a strategic co-operation agreement for offshore pipeline applications. 24/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Lotos_Looks_for_shale_in_lithuania.aspx Polish company, Lotos, will begin drilling operations in Lithuania in the hopes of finding shale gas. 24/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Environmental_regulation_and_the_Canadian_oilsands.aspx Environmental regulation of the Canadian oilsands projects is similar to other operations of comparable size and scope, IHS CERA report says. 24/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Norwegian_licensing_round_breaks_records.aspx Norway’s 22nd round of licensing sees three of the four nominated blocks located in the Barents leading to high levels of exploration interest. 24/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Lundin_predicts_production_boost_for_2012.aspx The Swedish company, Lundin Petroleum, has stated that its production figures would come in near the top end of its forecast for the coming year. 23/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Petroleum demand in 2011_2.aspx The American Petroleum Institute have released information showing that petroleum demand was down in 2011. 23/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Claims_of_spill_from_KS_Endeavor.aspx As fire continues to ravage the KS Endeavor, chartered by Chevron, there are claims that crude oil has begun to wash ashore. 20/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Scarabeo9_rig_arrives_at_cuba.aspx Companies line up to hire the Scarabeo 9 as it prepares to begin drilling in the deepwater Florida Strait. 20/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Chevron announces new gas discovery in Carnarvon Basin.aspx Chevron Corp. today announced a natural gas discovery by its Australian subsidiary in the Exmouth Plateau area of the Carnarvon Basin, offshore Western Australia. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Oil_and_gas_industry_2012_perspective.aspx Thoughts on how oil and gas companies can adapt to, and profit from, the uncertain environment they face in the coming year. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/What_America_is_thinking_on_energy_issues.aspx 70% of voters favour more oil and natural gas development. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Making_the_right_energy_choices.aspx American Petroleum Institute president comments on how making the right energy choices can help the US economy. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/BP_energy_outlook_2030wrrt.aspx BP forecasts robust global energy demand to 2030 despite efficiency gains. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/South_Carolina_on_oil_and_natural_gas_development.aspx Nearly 80% of South Carolina voters favour more oil and natural gas development. 18/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Demand_pushes_back_the_frontiers_of_offshore_drilling.aspx A recently released report by GBI Research shows that high demand for hydrocarbons is set to boost offshore drilling in ultra-deepwater and harsh-weather environments. 17/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Anadarko_announces_largest_discovery_yet_for_its_Mozambique_LNG_project.aspx Anadarko Petroleum Corporation today announced its seventh well in the discovery area offshore Mozambique successfully appraised previous discoveries at Lagosta and Camarao. 17/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Ichthys_FPSO_contract_winner_announced_soon.aspx Inpex, the operator of the Ichthys project, has announced that the winner of the FPSO contract will be named 'in the coming weeks.' 13/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Kenya_plans_eight_new_exploration_blocks.aspx Encouraged by gas finds off Tanzania and Mozambique, Kenya has outlined eight new offshore oil exploration blocks. 12/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Fracking_will_not_cause_dangerous_earthquakes.aspx Scientists in London argue that fracking is unlikely to cause an earthquake greater than 3.3 on the Richter scale. 12/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Wood_Mackenzie_report_record_investment_UK_oil_industry.aspx Despite a tax increases and a murky economic outlook, a report by Wood Mackenzie reveals that capital investment in the UK oil industry hit a record breaking £7.5 billion last year. 11/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/FMC_Technologies_awarded_subsea_systems_contract_Anadarko.aspx FMC Technologies has signed an agreement with Anadarko Petroleum Corporation to continue providing subsea systems support. 11/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Geithner_looks_to_China_for_help_backing_Iranian_oil_sanctions.aspx US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has met leaders in Beijing to discuss the possibility of Chinese support for sanctions on Iranian oil. 11/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Statoil_makes_further_discovery_in_Barents_sea.aspx Statoil ASA together with its partners Eni Norge AS and Petoro AS have made a substantial oil discovery in the Havis prospect in the same licence as Skrugard (PL532) in the Barents Sea. 11/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Total_signs_two_exploration_licenses_in_Mauritania.aspx Total has signed two exploration licenses with the Mauritanian government that gives it, as operator, a 90% interest in Block C 9 in ultra deep offshore and Block Ta 29 onshore in the Taoudeni basin. 09/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Schlumberger_and_Petrofac_sign_co-operation_agreement.aspx Petrofac and Schlumberger announced today that their Integrated Energy Services (IES) and Schlumberger Production Management (SPM) divisions respectively have signed a Co-operation Agreement under which these divisions will establish a working relationship. 05/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/US_election_campaign_energy_discussion.aspx The American Petroleum Institute is urging energy discussions in the US election campaigns. 05/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Total_acquires_acreage_in_Utica_shale.aspx Total has acquired a 25% share in Chesapeake’s and EnerVest’s liquids-rich area of the Utica shale play located across 10 counties on the eastern side of the state of Ohio, USA. 03/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Interwell_doubles_UK_facilities.aspx Leading well intervention and integrity specialist, Interwell has recorded significant growth since opening its UK facility in February 2011. 22/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Oil_output_in_Brazil_up_3_percent_in_November.aspx Average oil production in Brazil grew 3% in November compared to October, reaching 2,060,695 barrels of oil per day (bpd). 22/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Nevada_voters_pro_oil_and_gas.aspx 78% of Nevada voters are in favour of more oil and natural gas development in the US. 20/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/First_contract_for_Expro’s_AX-S_subsea_intervention_system.aspx Expro has signed a frame agreement with Total E&P UK Ltd for the further advancement of its AX-S™ subsea well intervention technology. 19/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/CBM_exploration_well_in_Indonesia_is_spud.aspx The first CBM exploration core well in the Kutai West Coalbed Methane Production Sharing Contract (Kutai West CBM PSC) was spud on 12 December 2011. The well is the first step in delineating the CBM resource and commercial potential of the Kutai West CBM PSC. A neighbouring CBM PSC is already in commercial production. 15/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Kosmos_Energy_acquires_new_exploration_licenses_offshore_Suriname.aspx Kosmos Energy announced today that it has executed two Production Sharing Contracts with Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V., the national oil company of Suriname, for Blocks 42 and 45 offshore Suriname. 15/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/TNK-BP_to_invest_10_billion_in_Arctic_oilfield_development_and_pipelines.aspx According to company sources, TNK-BP will invest up to US$ 10 billion in Arctic oilfield development and construction of a pipeline to link the fields with an export pipeline. 14/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Average_crude_oil_price_for_2011_poised_to_set_150_year_high.aspx IHS CERA Analysis says that the average crude oil price for 2011 is poised to set 150 year high. 14/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Honeywell_opens_new_office_in_Iraq.aspx Honeywell is opening a full-service office in Basra. Honeywell’s second office to open in Iraq since 2010 will further strengthen the company’s commitment to its customers and partners. The new facility will also support the company’s training and sales capabilities throughout the country. 13/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Unexpected_end_to_COP17_brings_a_climate_deal_closer.aspx In an unexpected end to the COP17 summit in Durban South Africa, the US, China and India have agreed to be included in a new legal framework for emissions reduction that will come into force in 2020, although the details of the deal are yet to be agreed. COP17 also agreed to an extension of the Kyoto Protocol to 2017. 13/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Shale_gas_to_make_huge_contribution_to_US_economy.aspx According to a new IHS Global Insight study, the shale gas revolution, which has swept across America and transformed the energy landscape, will also have a huge economic impact supporting more jobs, stimulating growth and providing huge amounts of revenue. 07/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/New_course_in_offshore_pipeline_legislation.aspx As Penspen Group's scope of subsea services grows in London, its Offshore and Integrity practices have teamed up to offer a series of specialist courses in Offshore Pipeline Legislation. 06/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/AKE_warns_of_increasing_violence_as_US_withdraws.aspx AKE Intelligence is warning that there could be increased levels of violence in Ira after US troop complete their withdrawal which could make conditions harder for foreign oil and gas companies operating there. 02/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Antrim_makes_discovery_in_central_North_Sea.aspx Antrim Energy has discovered hydrocarbons in the Erne exploration well in the UK central North Sea. 01/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/ExxonMobil_set_charity_contribution_record.aspx ExxonMobil employee charities program sets new record for contributions with more than US$ 2.8 million raised for Washington DC area organisations. 30/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Petrobras_discovers_good_quality_oil_at_the_Santos_Basin_pre-salt_area.aspx Petrobras announces the discovery of good quality oil during drilling of well 4-BRSA-946C-SPS, informally known as Biguá. 30/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Anadarko_secures_enough_natural_gas_for_six_train_LNG_development.aspx Anadarko has made another significant gas discovery at its Barquentine-3 appraisal well, with this find the company should have enough gas reserve sin place to push on with its liquefaction plant development. 28/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Petrobras_discovers_good_quality_oil_in_south_Santos_Basin.aspx Petrobras has confirmed the presence of good quality oil in well 4-SPS-91 (4-BRSA-1002-SPS), in south Santos Basin, in an area known as Tiro and Sidon. 24/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Eastern_sunrise_fuelling_ASEAN_growth.aspx Girish Shirodkar, Strategic Decisions Group, India, provides an overview of the ASEAN members, centring on the strategic apparatuses in place to fuel future growth in South East Asia. 24/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Weir_Group_expands_US_shale_activities.aspx Weir Group expands US shale activities The Weir Group PLC has agreed to acquire Seaboard Holdings Inc, an independent wellhead solutions provider focused on the growing North American unconventional oil and gas drilling and production markets for US$ 675 million (£431 million). 24/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Tanzania_to_build_gas_pipeline.aspx In order to ease the supply of gas in Kenya, a natural gas pipeline between Tanzania and Kenya is being planned. 23/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/San_Leon_announces_well_completion_in_Baltic_Basin.aspx San Leon has announced the successful completion of its first shale gas exploration well in the Baltic Basin. The Talisman Energy operated Lewino 1G-2 well, on the Gdansk W Concession in Poland, has been drilled to 3600 m. 23/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/BP_selling_Gulf_of_Mexico_interests_to_Mexico.aspx BP announced today that it has agreed to sell its interests in the Pompano and Mica fields in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico to Stone Energy Offshore, LLC, a subsidiary of Stone Energy Corp. 21/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Expanding_American_energy_production.aspx The American Petroleum Institute supports pro job legislation to expand American energy production. 21/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Kosmos_Energy_confirms_extension_of_Teak_discover_offshore_Ghana.aspx Kosmos Energy announced today that the Teak-3A appraisal well has confirmed a northern extension of the Teak discovery on the West Cape Three Points Block offshore Ghana. 18/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/FMC_sets_new_deepwater_completion_record.aspx FMC Technologies, Inc. has set a new deepwater completion record of 9627 ft (2934 m) with its enhanced vertical deepwater tree (EVDT) system. 18/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Chevron_undertaking_cementing_operations_to_stop_well_seepage.aspx Chevron Corp. has confirmed that cementing operations are now taking place as part of its well plugging activities on an appraisal well located in the vicinity of the Frade field offshore Brazil. 18/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/DNV_to_class_world’s_heaviest_lift_vessel.aspx DNV are to class Dockwise’s new heavy lift vessel, the Dockwise Vanguard, the vessel is the world’s largest heavy lift vessel and can lift weights of to 110,000 tonnes. 17/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/North_Sea_decommissioning_could_cost_47.5_billion_pounds.aspx A £47.5 billion business opportunity is opening up for companies in decommissioning the North Sea’s huge infrastructure of offshore oil and gas fields according to new research to be published by Deloitte and Douglas-Westwood. 15/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Spectrum_announces_new_2D_multi-client_seismic_survey_offshore_Brasil.aspx Spectrum will commence acquisition of a new 2D multiclient seismic survey in November 2011 which covers several blocks in the northern equatorial margin offshore Brasil. 15/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Global_Leadership_Award_for_Tillerson.aspx Rex W. Tillerson has been recognised by UN Foundation as the recipient of 2011 Global Leadership Award. 10/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/API_on_taxes.aspx American Petroleum Institute has launched a campaign against punitive taxes on the industry. 10/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Fugro_awarded_Mareano_survey_contract_by_the_Norwegian_hydrographic_service.aspx Fugro OSAE GmbH has been awarded a €2.3 million hydrographic survey contract by the Norwegian Hydrographic Service (NHS). 04/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Nexans_wins_power_umbilical_contract_for_the_Jack_and_St_Malo_fields.aspx Nexans has been awarded a contract by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. to design, manufacture and supply a total of 138,000 ft (42km) of power umbilicals and terminations for the Jack and St. Malo fields in the Deepwater Gulf of Mexico. 04/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Shale_drilling_linked_to_tremors.aspx Protesters are said to have scaled a drilling rig at Cuadrilla resource’s Bank site to protest at the shale gas exploration in the area. 02/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/GDF_reinforces_presence_in_Asia_Pacific_region .aspx Gérard Mestrallet, Chairman and CEO of GDF SUEZ signed two agreements with China Investment Corporation (CIC) and China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) illustrating the development strategy of GDF SUEZ in China and in the Asia-Pacific region. 31/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Wintershall_and_Gazprom_agree_framework_for_asset_swap.aspx OAO Gazprom, and of BASF SE have signed a framework agreement which sets out the terms for the planned asset swap to further expand the successful cooperation. 28/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/BP_reached_turning_point.aspx BP’s chief executive Bob Dudley ahs declared that BP has reached a turning point and is now profitable after the last disastrous year that it has been through following the Macondo oil spill. 25/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Kongsberg_signs_deal_with_OIG.aspx Kongsberg Oil & Gas Technologies (KOGT) has signed an agreement to supply a flexible risers and umbilicals installation system for the ‘Capstan Reel Installation System’ (CRIS), to the Offshore Installation Group (OIG). 24/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Paradigm_strengthens_relationship_with_Spectrum.aspx Spectrum selects the Paradigm Echos suite for seismic processing and imaging across its global operations. 21/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Spectrum’s_datasets_for_the_2nd_Icelandic_licensing_round .aspx Multi-Client seismic specialists, Spectrum, have released details of over 10,000 km of 2D Multi-Client seismic data located over the Dreki/Jan Mayen Ridge (JMR) area offshore the north-eastern coast of Iceland. 20/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Saipem_awarded_new_Offshore_contracts_worth_1.5_billion_dollars.aspx Saipem has been awarded new E&C Offshore contracts worth US$ 1.5 billion. 18/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Ophir_Energy_to_acquire_Dominion_Petroleum.aspx Ophir Energy Plc has offered US$186.3 million to acquire Dominion Petroleum. The acquisitions will reinforce Ophir’s position in its East Africa play where it has already made three consecutive deepwater discoveries. 14/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Global_floating_production_spend_to_see_huge_growth.aspx Latin America will account for half of the projected floating production Capex over the next five years according to a new Douglas-Westwood report. 13/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/EIC_Monitor_shows_positive_signs_of_growth_for_the_global_energy_industry .aspx The latest EIC Monitor tracking new active and future projects across the global energy industry shows growth in potential investment value across all sectors this quarter. 13/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Obama’s_job_council_should_not_overlook_oil_and_gas.aspx The organisation which represents America’s oil and gas companies has cautioned the president’s job council not to overlook potentially a million new oil and natural gas jobs, which could be created by energy development. 12/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Keystone_XL_Pipeline_Safety_and_the_Reality_of_Oil_Dominance .aspx The BP Deepwater Horizon spill, pipeline leaks, population growth, urbanization, increasing demand, and opposition to the siting of new pipelines have combined to focus greater attention on pipeline safety. However, America is still heavily reliant on oil and there needs to be a compromise between pipeline security and the security of supply. By: Jude Clemente, JTC Energy Research Associates. 06/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/AMEC_wins_FEED_contract_for_GDF_Suez_UK’s_Cygnus_field.aspx AMEC has been awarded a FEED contract for GDF SUEZ E&P UK Ltd's Cygnus gas field development, one of the most significant undeveloped gas fields in the North Sea. 03/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Kosmos_confirms_extension_of_Enyenra_field_offshore_Ghana.aspx Kosmos Energy announced that the Enyenra-3A appraisal well has confirmed an updip extension of the Enyenra light oil field on the Deepwater Tano Block offshore Ghana. 29/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Kuwait_and_Iraq_seek_cooperation_for_development.aspx Both crude oil rich nations seek cooperation for the utilisation of their vast reserves: Iraq to build refining capacity and Kuwait to secure long term supply relationships. 26/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/TransAtlantic_Petroleum_enters_into_shale_agreement_with_LNG_Energy_in_Bulgaria.aspx TransAtlantic Petroleum Ltd. has entered into an agreement with LNG Energy Ltd. whereby LNG will invest US$ 7.5 million to immediately commence drilling the Peshtene R-11 well this week, which will be a 10,500 foot (approximately 3200 m) exploration well in the A-Lovech exploration license in Bulgaria. 23/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Total_acquires_five_offshore_blocks_in_Kenya.aspx Total has acquired a 40% interest in five offshore exploration blocks in Kenya. The company has acquired stakes in blocks L4, L7, L11a, L11b and L12 in the Lamu basin. 22/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Petrobras_confirms_oil_and_gas_discovery_in_the_Sergipe-Alagoas_Basin.aspx Petrobras has confirmed the presence of oil and gas accumulations in the ultra deep waters of the Sergipe-Alagoas basin, after completing a lined well formation test in the BM-SEAL-11 concession in Block SEAL-M-426. 22/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Cuadrilla_finds_huge_shale_reserves.aspx Cuadrilla has announced that it has discovered shale gas reserves, estimated to be as large as 200 trillion ft3, in the Bowland Basin in Lancashire, UK. If the estimates prove correct, it will be the largest gas field ever discovered in the UK. 22/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Apache_acquires_ExxonMobil_North_Sea_assets_for_1.75_billion_dollars.aspx Apache Corporation has agreed to acquire Exxon Mobil Corporation's Mobil North Sea LLC assets, including the Beryl field and related properties, for $1.75 billion. 22/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/BNK_Petroleum_acquires_Spanish_shale_acreage.aspx Trofagas Hidrocarburos, S.L., a wholly owned subsidiary of BNK Petroleum Inc., has been awarded an oil and gas concession totalling approximately 234,000 acres located mainly in the autonomous community of Castile and Leon, Spain. 21/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Husky_Energy_sanctions_development_of_Liwan_gas_project.aspx Husky Energy Inc. has sanctioned the development of the Liwan 3-1 and Liuhua 34-2 fields, the principal fields of the Liwan gas project in the South China Sea. 20/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Bureau_Veritas_extends_Russian_partnerships.aspx Bureau Veritas is extending its partnerships in the Russian shipping and offshore sector, focussing on High Arctic offshore projects. 20/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Implications_of_Absheron.aspx The Caspian Sea is a region with enormous potential for oil and gas exploration and production, but there are significant obstacles to overcome first. 19/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Veolia_Water_Solutions_and_Technology_selected_for_oilsands_project.aspx Osum Oil Sands Corp. selects Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies’ produced water treatment for Taiga project at Cold Lake. 19/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Industry_plan_is_better_choice_for_jobs_and_revenue_growth.aspx The American Petroleum Institute comment on oil and natural gas being the next job and revenue growth area 16/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Rockhopper_optimistic_about_Falklands_oil_exploration.aspx Rockhopper Exploration has outlined a development plan for its Sea Lion field offshore North Falkland. 15/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Douglas_Westwood_predicts_growth_for_North_Sea_services_and_support_industry.aspx “Despite a long-term decline in oil & gas production in the North Sea, its services and support industry has a bright future,” said John Westwood, Chairman of energy business advisors Douglas-Westwood, in Aberdeen this week. 12/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Total_makes_big_discovery_in_Caspian_Sea.aspx Total has made a major gas discovery in the Caspian Sea in the Absheron block offshore Azerbaijan. The Absheron X-2 well has encountered more than 500 ft of cumulated net gas pays within high quality sands on the northern flank of a major 270 km2 structure. Reservoirs are expected to extend over the entire northern part of the structure. 09/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Energy_is_a_solution_to_the_jobs_problem.aspx The American Petroleum Institute has told Obama that American energy development is ‘critical’ solution to jobs problem. 09/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/RBG_secures_North_Sea_contract_extension.aspx RBG has secured a two year contract extension worth £30 million to provide Apache with fabric extension and deck crew services. 08/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Gulf_Keystone_confirms_drilling_success_with_Shaikan_field.aspx Gulf Keystone has proved the value of the giant Shaikan filed in Northern Iraq after conducting well appraisal tests at its Shaikan-2 well, drilling is also continuing apace at its Shaikan-4 well. 05/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/BP_EOC_attempting_to_halt_enforcement_proceedings.aspx BP EOC’s offices in Moscow were raided by bailiffs as a result of a claim by Andrei Prokhov, a shareholder in TNK-BP. BP have initiated proceedings to cancel the enforcement of the claim as they believe it is totally unjustified. 05/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Prelude_to_a_floating_future.aspx Andrew Buckland and Giles Farrer, Wood Mackenzie, UK, detail the possibilities afforded by the development of the FLNG concept. 01/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Pacific_Basin_LNG_outlook.aspx Lucy Miller, Douglas Westwood Ltd, UK, describes the changing focus of the LNG market towards the Asia Pacific region. 01/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Lundin_confirms_extension_of_Avaldsnes_field.aspx The second appraisal well drilled by Lundin Petroleum, 16/2-7, has confirmed the extension of the Avaldsnes field approximately 5.5 km south of the 16/2-6 discovery well and 4.5 km south-west of the first appraisal well 16/3-4. 01/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Rosneft_and_ExxonMobil_to_join_forces .aspx Rosneft and ExxonMobil have executed a co-operation agreement which includes a US$ 3.2 billion exploration programme in the Russian Arctic as well as technology sharing and includes an equity swap with ExxonMobil’s US assets. 31/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Weathering_the_storm_Japanese_energy_markets.aspx Nancy Yamaguchi, Contributing Editor, provides an overview of Japan's energy industry in the wake of the recent earthquake. 30/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Gryphon_subsea_recycling_work_for_TWMA.aspx TWMA has been awarded a contract by Maersk Oil to handle and dispose of subsea structures and equipment damaged during the Gryphon FPSO storm incident earlier this year. 25/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Protecting_your_business_from_another_Libya .aspx How can companies protect their workers in the event of the collapse of governance and civil authority in the countries where it operates? 25/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Kosmos_energy_makes_light_oil_discovery_at_Kasa-1_well_offshore_Ghana.aspx Kosmos Energy has announced a light oil discovery at the Akasa-1 exploration well on the West Cape Three Points Block offshore the Republic of Ghana. The well penetrated 33 m (108 ft) of oil-bearing pay in four good-quality Turonian–aged sand packages. 24/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Anadarko_advances_Mozambique_LNG_plans.aspx Anadarko has discovered significant gas reserves in the Barquentine complex offshore Mozambique, the company plans to use the reserves as feed-gas for an LNG facility. 22/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Arrow_LNG_bids_for_Bow_Energy.aspx Arrow LNG, owned by Petrochina and Shell has made an offer of AU$ 520 million (US$ 543 million) to acquire the gas explorer Bow Energy. 22/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/WesternGeco_begins_3D_multiclient_survey_in_Barents_Sea.aspx WesternGeco announced today that it has begun acquisition of the Bjørnøya Phase I 'Ice Bear' 3D multiclient survey in the highly prospective West Loppa area of the Barents Sea. 18/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Strong_recovery_in_vessel_demand_as_confidence_returns_to_the_industry.aspx Demand for subsea vessels is projected to make a strong recovery as confidence returns to the industry and more deepwater projects are sanctioned. 18/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Gannet_problems_persist.aspx Shell’s Gannet platform in the North Sea is still leaking oil into the North sea and the episode does cast serious doubt over the whole North Sea operation. 18/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Offshore_Energy_2011_reflects_confidence_in_oil_and_gas_industry .aspx As energy demand is rising again, the year 2011 marks a turning point in the oil & gas industry with increased investments in the entire value chain. 16/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/US_businesses_unite_against_EPAs_new_ozone_rules.aspx A group of US businesses and business groups, including API, have written a letter to President Obama asking him to intervene in the implementation of stringent new standards. 12/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Statoil_finds_high_impact_well_in_North_Sea.aspx Statoil and its partners have discovered a high impact well in the Aldous Major South field in Norwegian waters of the North Sea. 10/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Spectrum_acquires_CGGVeritas_Multi-Client_2D_marine_library.aspx Spectrum has acquired the 2D Multi-Client library of CGGVeritas encompassing more than 500,000 km of seismic data. This significant increase in Spectrum’s Multi-Client data library involves a US$ 40 million transaction. 05/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Sino-Burmese_energy_cooperation_fuels_conflict.aspx As Burma and China improve their resources development partnership, concerns have arisen over the impact such the joint ventures will have on conflict and stability in the region. 04/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Simba_energy_awarded_exploration_contract_in_Kenya.aspx Simba Energy Inc. has been granted a Production Sharing Contract (PSC) by the Ministry of Energy, Republic of Kenya for Block 2A, comprising 7801.72 square kilometres in northeast Kenya. 04/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/New_TGS_Multi-client_3D_Survey_in_the_Faroe-Shetland_Basin.aspx TGS has commenced a new multi-client 3D survey in the Faroe-Shetland Basin. The survey covers 2500 km2 west of the British Isles over quads 6004, 204 and 205 and is acquired in partnership with PGS. 04/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/API_applauds_the_absence_of_tax_rises_in US_debt_ceiling_deal.aspx API CEO releases a statement in support of budget negotiators of the bipartisan debt ceiling bill, which passed through Congress on August 2nd. 03/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Penn_Virginia_Corp_sells_off_assets_in_Arkoma_basin.aspx Penn Virginia Corp. is to sell all of its Arkoma Basin properties, together with certain other Mid-Continent properties, to an undisclosed buyer for US$ 30.5 million in cash. 01/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Early_August_Americas_downstream_update.aspx A quick round up of recent downstream news from the Americas. 01/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Hess_Corp._wins_exploration_rights_in_Northern_Iraq.aspx Hess Corp. in partnership with Petroceltic International PLC, has signed production sharing contracts (PSCs) with the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq for its Dinarta and Shakrok exploration blocks. 28/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Baker_Hughes_fractures_its_first_shale_well_in_Argentina.aspx Baker Hughes announced it has completed its first unconventional hydrocarbon shale hydraulic fracturing and stimulation project in Argentina for Repsol YPF in the Neuquén basin. 27/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/BP_awarded_two_Trinidad_deepwater_exploration_blocks.aspx BP has been awarded two deepwater exploration and production blocks by the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. 26/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/BP_records_profit_of_5.3_billion_for_second_quarter_of_2011.aspx BP has made a second quarter profit of US$ 5.3 billion, compared with a loss of US$ 17 billion a year ago. 26/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/API_economic_benefits_of_oil_and_gas_industry_outweigh_its_earnings.aspx API argues that the industry’s vast earnings should be viewed in the context of its power to create jobs and stimulate economic growth in the US. 26/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Vital_signs_Latin_American_energy.aspx Nancy Yamaguchi, Contributing Editor, provides an overview of the Latin American energy markets. The full version of this article can be found in the August 2011 issue of Hydrocarbon Engineering 25/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Shale_gas_and_US_national_security.aspx The Baker Institute has released a report entitled ‘Shale Gas and U.S. National Security’, which outlines the positive geopolitical consequences that shale gas could bring for the US. 25/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Petroleum_demand_up.aspx The American Petroleum Institute has announced that petroleum demand was up in June and the first half of 2011. 25/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/ConocoPhillips_to_split_refining_business_off.aspx The company follows the current trend of reducing exposure to refining with the aim of concentrating on upstream projects. 20/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/EIC_Monitor_shows_a_bumpy_ride_on_the_road_to_recovery_for_global_energy_industry.aspx The latest EIC Monitor tracking new active and future projects across the global energy industry shows a mixed bag of results this quarter with power leading the way while other sectors are slightly down. 19/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Offshore energy.aspx Offshore energy confirms speakers. 18/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Reflecting_on_the_UK_government’s_plans_for_electricity_market_reforms.aspx The UK government released its White Paper on Electricity Market Reform this week, setting forward its proposals to secure and decarbonise the UK’s electricity market. Jonathan Rowland, editor of World Coal, highlights some of the questions it raises. 15/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Offshore_Energy_2011.aspx Offshore Energy’s Committee of Recommendations has convened international developments in the offshore industry and how these developments could be addressed within the conference programme. 14/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/API_stresses_job_creation_potential_of_oil_and_gas.aspx API CEO appeals to Obama after disappointing employment figures suggest more jobs needed for Americans. 11/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Doing_it_right_the_first_time.aspx How can the pipeline industry is finding profit in social responsibility? Gordon Cope reports on CSR. 07/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Karoon_Gas_and_ConocoPhillips_receive_approval_for_Browse_Basin_exploration_programme.aspx Karoon Gas Australia Ltd through ConocoPhillips, the operator of its three Browse Basin blocks, received the required approvals to commence drilling in the Browse basin. 05/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Latin_America_is_leading_the_field_of_oil_and_gas_growth .aspx Global rigging activity reveals that Latin America takes the lead on growth within the oil and gas sector. 04/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Call_to_create_jobs_through_America’s_energy_resources.aspx American Petroleum Institute President calls on US President to make course correction for America’s future 30/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Rockhopper drills viable oil well in Falklands.aspx Rockhopper Exploration, the North Falkland Basin oil and gas exploration company, has announced that it has drilled a well which is now flowing at commercially viable rates. 28/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Spectrum_completes_new_Adriatic_Multi-Client_project.aspx Spectrum has completed the reprocessing of approximately 9000 km of regional 2D seismic data from the Italian sector of the Adriatic Sea on a Multi-Client basis. 22/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Spectrum_agrees_23_million_dollar_2D_seismic_acquisition_deal_with_Seabird.aspx Spectrum has secured a significant 2D seismic acquisition capacity with Seabird for expansion of their Multi-Client library, together with a re-let agreement for Spectrum’s vessel, the GGS Atlantic. 22/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Promoting_women_into_senior_management.aspx Hays Oil and Gas have found that the majority of people do not believe that companies do enough to promote women into senior management positions. 21/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/The_developing_market_in_South_America_for_oil_and_gas.aspx South America is emerging as a growing world player in the oil and gas industry. With discoveries of new reserves across the continent, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Chile, Peru and Argentina all look set to prosper. 21/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Kidnap_and_the_global_energy_sector_risk_by_region.aspx Taryn Evans, AKE, takes a brief look at the differences between regions in terms of the threat posed to foreign personnel engaged in energy projects by kidnap and ransom. 21/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Aker_Solutions_wins_Åsgard_modification_contract.aspx Aker Solutions has secured a contract for subsea compression topside modifications of the Åsgard A and B platforms with Statoil. The contract value is approximately NOK 650 million. 20/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Foreign_investment_in_Russian_projects_is_a_win-win.aspx Despite the risks, Russian oil is once more where the action is for Western firms, with a spate of high-profile deals inked in the first quarter of 2011. 20/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Petrobras_awards_GE_a_4_year_service_agreement_for_the_Campos_Basin.aspx Petrobras has awarded GE Oil & Gas a four-year service agreement to deliver repairs, maintenance and retrofits on Petrobras’ fleet of subsea equipment installed in the Campos Basin offshore Brazil. 17/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Mozambique_begins_the_search_for_potential_oil_and_gas_explorers.aspx Mozambique, the East African country which has already proved its potential as a major contender for its oil and gas reserves, will be soliciting for bids to open up the area in the northern province for exploration. 16/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Saipem_awarded_new_exploration_and contruction_offshore_contracts_worth_in_excess_of_US$_1_billion.aspx Saipem has been awarded new E&C offshore contracts in Egypt, in the North Sea and in Russia, worth in excess of US$ 1 billion. 14/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Petrobras_make_oil_discovery_in_the_Espírito_Santo_Basin,_Brazil.aspx Petrobras announces the discovery of a new oil accumulation in the Cretaceous reservoirs of the Espírito Santo Basin. 10/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Exxonmobil_makes_major_discoveries_in_Gulf_of_Mexico.aspx Exxon Mobil Corporation today announced two major oil discoveries and a gas discovery in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico after drilling the company's first post-moratorium deepwater exploration well. 09/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Kosmos_Energy_discovers_oil_offshore_Ghana.aspx Kosmos Energy announces today that the company’s Banda-1 exploration well has discovered oil offshore the Republic of Ghana on the West Cape Three Points Block. 07/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Edmonton-Canadas_new_energy_capital.aspx Laura Severs, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, Canada, discusses the Edmonton service area and its growing status as the world’s most politically stable oil reserves. 26/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/What_LNG_development_could_mean_for_security_in_PNG.aspx Is there a risk that Papua New Guinea's newfound LNG wealth could be a fuel for civil disorder as rival groups scramble for control of resources? 24/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Habau_and_KHE_Group_announce_sale_of_pipeline_contractor_Nacap.aspx Nacap sold to Habau; business efforts to be combined. 18/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Major_oil_Companies_launch_subsea_well_response_project.aspx BG Group, BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, Petrobras, Shell, Statoil and Total have signed an interim agreement to jointly develop well-capping technology. 16/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Obama_outlines_new_domestic_energy_plans;_API_responds.aspx The President’s plan includes increased development in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska, as API recognises the strategy as progressive, but with significant limitations. 16/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/API_criticises_Joint_Economic_Committee_study_released_by_Congress.aspx API believes that the new study understates the potential damage that would be caused should taxes on the US oil and gas industry be raised. 16/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/API_urges_Congress_to_focus_on_American_job_creation_and_energy_development.aspx American Petroleum Institute president comments on efforts to develop US oil and natural gas resources. 10/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/ABB_secures_US$_151_million_oil_and_gas_order.aspx ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won a $151 million order from the energy company Eni Congo SA to engineer, build and commission a new natural gas compression station and treatment plant in the Republic of Congo. 04/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/API_comments_on_new_study.aspx API president believes the study’s finding are especially relevant given the current debate on energy taxes and access to domestic reserves. 04/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/API_calls_for_recognition_of_oil_and_gas_companies_contributions.aspx As first quarter earnings are made public, API states that the oil and gas industry’s importance to the US economic recovery should not be understated. 04/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/EIC_Monitor_shows_a_positive_outlook_for_the_global_energy_industry .aspx The latest EIC Monitor tracking new active and future projects across the global energy industry shows positive signs of growth across all sectors this quarter (Q1:January – March 2011), with the total number of new project announcements up 29% on the previous quarter. 27/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Development_of_gas_fields_in_Baluchistan_vital_for_Pakistan’s_future.aspx Fraser Bomford, AKE, examines the problems Pakistan faces in developing its gas fields in Baluchistan to provide much needed gas supplies for the country.v 20/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Chevron_wins_exploration_rights_in_Norwegian_Sea.aspx Air Products today announced it has signed an agreement with JGC Corporation to supply its proprietary propane pre-cooled mixed refrigerant process and MCR main heat exchanger for a two million tpy LNG project in Luwuk, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. 20/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Foreign_investment_in_Russian_oil_and_gas_projects_is_a_win-win.aspx Despite the risks, Russian oil is once more where the action is for Western firms, with a spate of high-profile deals inked in the first quarter of 2011. 19/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/US_oil_and_gas_industry_working_to_address_economic_challenges.aspx The US oil and natural gas industry is working to help address the nation’s economic challenges according to the API. 15/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Contago to invest US$ 20 million in shale assets .aspx Contango Oil & Gas Company announced today that it has committed to invest up to US$ 20 million over the next two years, in a joint venture that will acquire, operate, explore, and develop onshore unconventional shale operated and non-operated oil and natural gas assets. 13/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Kazakhstan_holds_second_largest_oilfield_in_the_world.aspx The Kashagan oilfield is projected to be the second largest in the world after Saudi Arabia’s Ghawwar field; production in the country could reach dizzying heights when the field is properly tapped. 12/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/UK_and_Saudi_Arabia_meet_to_discuss_high_oil_prices.aspx UK energy minister Chris Huhne comments on global oil prices during Saudi visit. 05/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/API_responds_positively_to_Obama’s_National_Clean_Fleets_Partnership.aspx The American Petroleum Institute praises the president’s focus on natural gas as a source of clean, abundant fuel. 04/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/GE Energy to acquire Converteam.aspx GE Energy has entered into an agreement to acquire approximately 90% of Converteam, a leading provider of electrification and automation equipment and systems. 30/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Changing_the_world_one_barrel_at_a_time .aspx The potential for Iraq to achieve its ambitious oil targets is huge, but only if the politics and infrastructure are right. 29/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Opportunities_in_the_African_oil_and_gas_sector.aspx Africa continues to offer a wealth of opportunities for the energy supply chain. 22/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Japan’s nuclear crisis blows open energy debate.aspx In the aftermath of the Japanese earthquake and resulting tsunami, amid fears of a radiological disaster, commentators worldwide are postulating one question: is this the end of nuclear power? Alisa Murphy, CEO, B9 Coal, UK, argues they ought to be discussing the wider energy mix. 18/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Junior_Oils_Trust_CEO_predicts_effects_of_recent_global_geopolitical_events_on_energy_industry.aspx Angelos Damaskos comments on how the energy industry will be impacted by the Japan earthquake, Middle Eastern unrest and continuing Eurozone problems. 17/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Weatherford_awarded_Marine_Well_Containment_Company_contract.aspx Marine Well Containment Company (MWCC) has awarded Weatherford a contract for the design and construction of the topsides process modules for two dynamically positioned tankers to operate in the US Gulf of Mexico. 17/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Shell_plans_to_cut_costs_while_boosting_production_growth.aspx Significant cuts are planned in refining and marketing, while investing heavily in new projects to increase production. 16/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/EU_emissions_cut.aspx A letter from Chris Huhne and EU Environment Ministers to the Guardian newspaper on 30% EU emissions cuts. 14/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Chevron_appeals_Ecuador_judgment.aspx Chevron has appealed the Ecuadorean court judgment, which found it liable for environmental damage to the tune of US$ 8.6 billion. 14/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/API_comments_on_Obama’s_energy_policy.aspx API to White House: long term solutions require short term leadership. 14/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/ExxonMobil_plans_for_future_energy_demand.aspx Exxon Mobil Corporation reviews 2010 while outlining plans for future projects in its annual presentation to investment analysts at the New York Stock Exchange. 11/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/ExxonMobil_announce_International_Womens_Day_grants.aspx Grants by ExxonMobil and the ExxonMobil Foundation aid the economic advancement of women in developing nations. 10/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Angola_set_to_strike_it_big_with_oil_discoveries.aspx Key exploration rights issue heralds a new frontier in the African nation’s history. 07/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/North_America_A_continent_in_three_parts.aspx Nancy Yamaguchi, contributing editor, looks at North America's oil markets and the growing role of the Canadian oilsands. 07/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/NPRA_urges_EPA_caution_over_proposed_ozone_standards_change.aspx Gregory Scott of the NPRA warns of the potential damages to America’s economy if changes are ratified. 04/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Energy_companies_turn_to_Russia_as_African/Middle_Eastern_unrest_continues.aspx Total agrees to buy stake in Novatek, while European refinery announces run cuts due to high prices. 04/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Egypt_instability_threatens_the_energy_sector.aspx Concerns for the energy sector in Egypt have been raised following a terrorist attack against a gas pipeline in the Sinai peninsula. 03/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Petrobras_confirms_good_quality_oil_at_extension_well_in_Iara_in_the_Santos_Basin.aspx Petrobras has completed the drilling of the extension exploratory well 3-BRSA-891A-RJS (3-RJS-682A) located in the Iara Evaluation Plan area, in the Santos Basin pre-salt. It has confirmed the presence of good quality oil in the well. 03/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/New_study_prompts_ATP_to_call_for_access_to_Alaska_OCS.aspx API urges a considered political response to a new study documenting the economic potential of the Alaskan OCS resources. 25/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/NPRA_Reliability_and_Maintenance_Conference_advanced_program_released.aspx Information on the event based in Denver is now available online. 25/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Petrobras_to_search_for_light_oil_on_the_West_Coast_of_Africa.aspx Petrobras has acquired a 50% interest in Block 4, located on the west coast of Africa. 23/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Global_gas_and_shale_unconventional_story.aspx As European shale plays gain momentum and Asian energy providers continue to invest in US shale projects, it is a crucial tipping point for the future of the unconventional gas source on the global scene. 22/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Competitive_salaries_reveal_the_UK_oil_and_gas_industry_in_strong_recovery.aspx New studies in The Salary Guide evidence a strong recovery curve in the UK oil and gas industry, while competitive salaries allow engineers to thrive. 22/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Oil_and_gas_supply_chain_opportunities_in_the_Middle_East.aspx The Middle East continues to be a key market for the UK supply chain, which is not surprising given the region’s significant share of the world’s oil and gas reserves and the fact that plenty of investment is taking place. 21/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Reliance_Industries_and BP_announce_partnership.aspx Reliance Industries Limited and BP have announced a partnership between the two companies. 21/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/NPRA_comment_on_US_oil_tax.aspx NPRA says Obama oil tax increase would hurt consumers. 16/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/First_oil_proves_historic_for_Ghana.aspx Striking first oil is significant for any nation – and for any oil and gas company. But when oil flowed at the Jubilee field in Ghana, it was a particularly historic event. 15/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Chevron_battling_court_case_in_Ecuador.aspx A court in Ecuador has ordered Chevron Corp. to pay US$ 8.6 billion for damages to part of the Amazon region. 15/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/API_comment_on_US_oil_tax.aspx API believe that administration tax hike will hurt jobs, cut government revenue. 15/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Shell_future_energy_scenarios_zone of_uncertainty_ahead.aspx Shell has published its report Signals and Signposts. 14/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/BRE_Trust_issues_Financing_UK_Carbon_Reduction_Projects_report.aspx Funding for small-scale solar, biomass and other carbon reduction projects in the UK could rise significantly if consistent reporting guidelines for these schemes can be agreed, a study from BRE Trust, owner of the UK’s leading building research body BRE showed. 11/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Sudan_oil_outlook.aspx From 9 July 2011, a new African state will emerge from Sudan, as the North and South are reconciled via a January referendum declaring the independence of the southern part of the country. 08/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Israel_prepared_for_gas_disruption.aspx Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel is prepared for possible disruptions in its natural gas supplies from Egypt, following the recent unrest in the country that supplies a quarter of its energy needs. 08/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/GE_secures_subsea_orders.aspx GE Oil & Gas has announced two contracts to supply subsea systems in the North Sea and Brazil 02/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/EIC_Monitor_shows_slight_downturn_in_global_energy_industry .aspx The latest EIC Monitor tracking new active and future projects across the global energy industry shows a slight downturn this quarter (Q4: October – December 2010), with the total value of project announcements down nearly 8%. 02/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/APGA_comment_on_Obama’s_State_of_the_Union_Address.aspx President Obama’s mixed message for natural gas in the State of the Union Address. 31/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/ExxonMobils_energy_outlook.aspx ExxonMobil’s energy outlook shows rising global energy demand, shift toward natural gas and energy efficiency gains. 28/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/NPRA_responds_to_State_of_the_Union_Address.aspx Charles T. Drevna, president of NPRA issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address. 27/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/API’s_response_to_State_of_the_Union_Address.aspx The American Petroleum Institute has responded to Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address: ‘The President cant do more to create jobs’. 26/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Chevron_confirms_discoveries_in_the_Republic_of_Congo.aspx Chevron Corporation has confirmed discoveries within the Moho-Bilondo licence in the Republic of the Congo. 26/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Technology_and_partnerships_keys_to_meeting_future_energy_demand.aspx ExxonMobil elaborate on the key components needed to help meet the future demand for oil and gas worldwide. 21/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/UK_upstream_investment_set_to_rise.aspx Wood Mackenzie’s latest analysis of the UK upstream oil and gas industry has found that the steady recovery seen in 2010 will continue in 2011. 20/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/BP_and_Rosneft_announce_strategic_global_alliance.aspx Rosneft and BP have agreed to explore and develop three licence blocks on the Russian Arctic continental shelf. 17/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Azerbaijan_as_an_alternative_to_Russia.aspx As Europe grows increasingly weary of the Russian energy dominance that its member states regularly complain about, this issue has yet to be addressed, as bilateral negotiations with Moscow are ongoing. 14/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Northern_Petroleum_confirms_oil_at_Markwells_Wood-I.aspx Northern Petroleum Plc, has announced that the entire Great Oolite drilled reservoir sequence in Markwells Wood-I is oil bearing above the Horndean field oil water contact of 4446 ft sub-sea level. 10/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Carbon_Trade_Exchange_links_with_Winrock’s_American_Carbon_Registry.aspx Original US stalwart of carbon offsets joins global exchange. 10/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/New_industrial_safety_classification_systems.aspx Fridtjof Schucht and Stephen Harrison, Linde Gases, Germany, discuss the harmonised system of classification and labelling of chemicals. 07/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Murphy_Oil_announce_Congo_drilling_results.aspx Murphy Oil Corporation has announced that it has not found commercial quantities of oil in its recent drilling operations in Congo. 07/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/New_gas_and_condensate_discovery_in_the_UK.aspx Total has announced that its affiliate Total E&P UK has made a new gas and condensate discovery in the West of Shetland on the United Kingdom Continental Shelf 06/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Increased_access_to_oil_and_gas_reserves_could_drive_US_recovery.aspx Wood Mackenzie study shows path to job growth and more government revenue is through increased access to oil and gas reserves. 05/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Aker_Solutions_businesses_transferred_to_Jacobs.aspx Aker Solutions has entered into a share purchase agreement (SPA) whereby it has agreed to transfer operations within its Process and Construction business area to Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs). 22/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/IHS_Herold_Review_shows_positive_results_for_services_sector.aspx A special IHS Herold Review on the oilfield services sector issued this month indicates a healthier growth outlook for the industry in 2011, despite being hard hit by the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) drilling moratorium in 2010. 17/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Transforming_the_cleanup_process_after_oil_disasters.aspx Oil accidents have prompted Danish industries and research to cooperate on new groundbreaking sonar technology. For the first time ever it will be possible to get a detailed picture of oil in the water column and on the seafloor. 17/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/First_Oil_in_Ghana's_Jubilee_field.aspx Tullow Oil and its Jubilee partners are celebrating First Oil from the Jubilee field today. The first shipment is expected to be exported in January 2011. 15/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Oil_and_gas_companies_face_unprecedented_uncertainties_over_next_10_years.aspx Chatham House has released a new report that discusses the uncertainties the oil and gas industry will face over the next 10 years. 13/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/NPRA_says_court_decision_on_GHGs_bad_for_consumers.aspx Charles T. Drevna’s comment on a ruling made by the US Court of Appeals Association. 13/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Chevron_announces_capital_and_exploratory_budget_for_2011.aspx Chevron Corporation has announced a US$ 26 billion capital and exploratory spending programme for 2011. Approximately 85% of the 2011 spending programme is for upstream oil and gas exploration and production projects worldwide. Another 10% is associated with the company's downstream businesses. 09/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/RWE_Dea_Norge_discovers_oil_offshore_Norway .aspx The series of exploration successes for RWE Dea in Norway continues. Having already made a major gas discovery in the Zidane licence area in mid-September, the semisubmersible drilling rig Bredford Dolphin just made another discovery in the Titan prospect (PL 420), with a promising oil discovery. 08/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/How_long_will_Pakistani_security_forces_be_able_to_keep_militants_from_Islamabad.aspx Fraser Bomford, AKE, examines the risks of living and working in Pakistan, especially for foreign expatriates who have become a target in recent years. 03/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Desire_Petroleum_find_oil_in_Falklands.aspx Desire Petroleum has tentatively announced the discovery of oil in the Rachel North well. 03/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Statoil_awards_Åsgard_subsea_compression_system_contract.aspx Aker Solutions has been awarded the Åsgard subsea compression system contract by Statoil. The contract value is approximately NOK 3.4 billion. 02/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/API_statement_on_deficit_commission_report.aspx API comments on the recent US tax recommendations. 02/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/The_Territorial_Oil_Dispute .aspx In the last year a number of territorial disputes, which had been quietly ignored before the financial crisis, have come back to prominence; the disputes have been further exacerbated by the presence of oil in some instances. 01/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Opening_oil_exploration_to_the_East_Coast.aspx The African Continent’s west coast has long been an oil rich haven for oil companies from the west to exploit, yet now with the continual discoveries of oil rich deposits in the east, companies are turning their attention to countries like Uganda, Tanzania and Mozambique to source large quantities of Africa’s oil reserve. 30/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Dry_well_in_the_Norwegian_Sea.aspx Drilling of the exploration well 6603/5-1S on the Dalsnuten prospect in license PL392 in the Norwegian Sea by Noreco has been concluded. The well did not encounter reservoir rocks and was dry. 30/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/UK_consuming_a_third_more_CO2_than_in_1990.aspx New research from Policy Exchange shows that Britain and the EU are only on course to meet international carbon targets because emissions have been ‘off shored’ to countries like China. 19/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Latin_American_oil_exports.aspx Taryn Evans, Central and Latin America analyst for AKE, examines the stability of US oil imports from Latin America. 19/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Viking_Moorings_announces_partnership_with_Mainticare_Ltd.aspx Viking Moorings, today announced that it has signed an exclusive international agency agreement with Mainticare Ltd, one of the largest marine and oilfield services contractors in Malta. 16/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Vital_role_for_gas_says_Energy_Minister.aspx Gas has a vital role in the UK’s future energy mix, said Energy Minister Charles Hendry. 16/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Petrobras_to_use_Subsea_7_pipelay_vessel.aspx Petrobras has awarded a two year US$ 110 million contract to Subsea 7 for the exclusive use of its Lochnagar pipelay vessel for two years. 16/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/India_and_UK_business_leaders_to_kick_start_low_carbon_collaboration.aspx A brief look at the new low carbon collaboration between UK and Indian business leaders the ‘UK-India Business Leaders Climate Group.’ 15/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/The_energy_world_faces_unprecedented_uncertainty.aspx According to the International Energy Agency’s latest World Energy Outlook, much stronger action is needed to accelerate the transformation of the global energy system. 12/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/EPAs_GHG_rules.aspx The American Petroleum Institute is reviewing the Environmental Protection Agency’s greenhouse gas reporting rule requirements for the petroleum and natural gas industries. 11/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Chevron_is_set_to_acquire_Atlas_Energy.aspx Chevron Corporation has announced plans to acquire Atlas Energy, which will provide Chevron with an attractive natural gas resource position primarily located in the Marcellus Shale. 11/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Shell_sells_Gulf_of_Mexico_fields_to_WT_Offshore_Inc.aspx Shell has agreed to sell its interest in six Gulf of Mexico oil and gas fields to W & T Energy VI, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of W&T Offshore Inc., for US$ 450 million. 10/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Oil_rig_workers_kidnapped_in_Nigeria .aspx It has been reported that at least five people have been kidnapped from the High Island VII jackup rig operating off the coast of Nigeria’s southern delta. The newly installed rig is operated by Afren PLC. 10/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Letter_to_The_Times_on_climate_change_financing.aspx A letter from members of the UN High Level Advisory Group on climate change financing. 09/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/FMC_Technologies_becomes_member_of_NSRI.aspx FMC Technologies has joined The National Subsea Research Institute’s (NSRI) industry steering group, which focuses on developing technologies to maintain the UK subsea sector’s leading position in global markets. 03/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/drilling_to_independence.aspx Latin America's goal for energy independence is tied to its offshore oil and gas reserves. Experts from the illustrious O&G LA 20 committee believe that the offshore sector will become even more important in the future as the industry shifts to deeper waters. 02/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/API_provide_safety_standards.aspx API provides expanded online access to its safety standards. 29/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Regional_Report_ASEAN’s_energy_sector.aspx Nancy D. Yamaguchi, Hydrocarbon Engineering Contributing Editor, looks at the Southeast Asian energy sector. 27/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Excellent_results_for_latest_offshore_licensing_round.aspx Oil and gas exploration licences granted by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) have revealed that industry interest in developing the UK’s North Sea resources remains vibrant. 27/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Global_energy_industry_holding_steady.aspx The latest EIC Monitor (Q3) shows encouraging levels of new projects emerging across the globe with China, India and the USA having some of the largest new projects. 26/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Oil_Council_awards.aspx Final shortlists announced for The Oil Council’s 2010 Awards of Excellence. 22/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/French_strike_update.aspx A look at what is currently happening in France as a result of the pension and retirement strikes. 22/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/CNOOC_to_purchase_interest_in_Chesapeake’s_shale_interests.aspx CNOOC is to purchase 33% of Chesapeake’s acreage in the Eagle Ford shale project. 20/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Borgland_Dolphin_Consortium_award_Baker_Hughes_integrated_project_in_Norway.aspx Baker Hughes will take charge of service integration and panning for a three year exploration plan covering 15 wells. 20/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/API_concludes_Annual_Meeting.aspx A brief outline of the conclusions drawn at the American Petroleum Institute’s Annual Meeting. 19/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/UK_not_realising_offshore_potential.aspx Subsea UK’s chief Alistair Bernie has highlighted Britain’s’ great potential in the emerging offshore renewables market and also our shortfalls. By his estimation, the UK is in danger of repeating the same mistakes it made when the North Sea first started opening up. 19/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Blessing_or_Curse_Exploration_of_oil_discoveries_in_Afghanistan_not_without_risk .aspx Fraser Bomford & Samantha Wolreich, AKE Ltd., examine the oil and gas exploration possibilities that Afghanistan has to offer. 18/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Deepwater_drilling_ban_lifted.aspx Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has determined it is appropriate that deepwater oil and gas drilling resume, provided that operators certify compliance with all existing rules and requirements, and demonstrate the availability of adequate blowout containment resources. 15/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/US_shale_gas_discovery_over_already.aspx The CEO of Chesapeake Energy Aubrey McClendon has said that the most significant natural gas and oil shale fields in the US have already been found, and that investors should not wait around for major new discoveries. 15/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/CAMAC_Energy_Inc_enters_agreement_to_acquire_contract_rights_to_Oyo_field_offshore_Nigeria.aspx CAMAC Energy has acquired Allied Energy Resources oil mining lease for the Oyo field offshore Nigeria. 14/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/US_gas_prices_on_the_rise.aspx US gas prices are increasing but in the long-term such high prices are unsustainable, as there is likely to be continued investment in exploiting new resources which will bring prices down and demand is likely to fall if the American economy does not pick up. 12/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Eurasia_Drilling_Company_and_Schlumberger_join_forces.aspx Eurasia Drilling Company Limited (Eurasia) and Schlumberger have announced that they have signed a Letter of Intent to sell and purchase each other’s drilling and service assets, while entering a strategic alliance in the CIS. 07/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/DNV_to_investigate_the_Deepwater_Horizon_blowout_preventer.aspx DNV has been contracted by the joint investigation team (JIT) of the departments of the Interior and Homeland Security for the forensic examination of the blowout preventer (BOP) and lower marine riser package that was fitted to the Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico. 07/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Spectrum_announces_3D_multi-client_merge_project_offshore_Australia.aspx Spectrum ASB, the Australian subsidiary of Spectrum, has released a new large scale 3D multi-client seismic merge dataset, which provides a high resolution overview of the Carnarvon Basin. 07/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/West_Africa_to_benefit_from_GOM .aspx The Gulf of Mexico disaster has inadvertently led to increased investment in West African exploration ventures, but is enough funding being spent on safety? 06/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Industry_to_tackle_global_challenges_at_OE_2011.aspx The upstream oil and gas sector is faced with “challenges of enormous scale” that the global industry must tackle if it is to provide safe, smart and sustainable supplies, while also continuing to explore and develop new territories and frontiers. 24/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Upstream_oil_and_gas_industry_still_wrestling_with_information_overload.aspx Upstream players are calling for a simpler and more unified computing environment to help them manage information overload, according to a Microsoft Corp. and Accenture survey. 23/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Ingrain_opens_digital_rock_physics_lab_in_Abu_Dhabi.aspx Ingrain, a digital rock physics company, has announced the opening of its newest digital rock physics lab, located in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi. 22/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Baker_Hughes_acquires_Meyer_and_Associates .aspx Baker Hughes has acquired Meyer & Associates, a leading petroleum industry software developer. 21/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Polarcus_Samur_upgraded_to_eight_streamer_capacity.aspx Polarcus Limited has announced that the company is upgrading Polarcus Samur from the current six streamer arrangement to an eight streamer configuration. 21/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Saudi_Aramco_discovers_unconventional_reserves.aspx Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia’s national oil company, has announced that it has huge reserves of unconventional gas in the form of shale gas, which could double its proved gas reserves. 20/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Taxes_on_oil_and_gas.aspx Two notes from the American Petroleum Institute regarding new oil and natural gas industry taxes. 17/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Oilsands_expansion.aspx Shell oilsands expansion is now onstream. 17/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Climate_change_legislation.aspx Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said this week that the Senate will not pass legislation this year that imposes a price on carbon. 15/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Carbon_capture_and_storage_research_and_development.aspx New Recovery Act funding boosts industrial carbon capture and storage research and development. 08/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/More_‘Rally_for_Jobs’_news.aspx 750 gather and call on Congress to focus on jobs and the economy in Canton, Ohio, rally. 08/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Chevron acquires interest in three exploration blocks offshore China.aspx Chevron has acquired interest in three blocks in South China Sea’s Pearl River Mouth Basin from Devon Energy China Ltd. 07/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Global_Marine_Systems_installs_cable_for_Gjøa_floating_platform.aspx Global Marine Systems has announced the successful completion of the Gjøa power cable installation. Gjøa is the first ever floating platform to have power supplied by a direct link from shore, and will contribute to a greener source of energy, reducing carbon emissions by an estimated 210 000 tpy. 03/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Keeping_an_eye_on_Earl.aspx Some of the latest Hurricane Earl news. 02/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Greenpeace_threatens_legal_action_over_offshore_drilling.aspx Greenpeace lawyers have threatened the UK government with legal action over deep sea drilling in British waters, as four Greenpeace climbers who spent nearly 48 hrs in sub zero temperatures on an Arctic oil rig ended their occupation early this morning. 02/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Deepwater_control_systems.aspx With the investigation into the underlying cause of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico underway, people are starting to scrutinise the software systems that controlled the blow-out preventer amongst other things. What steps can be taken to make sure control systems are foolproof? 02/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Thousands_call_on_Congress_to_look_at_jobs_and_the_economy.aspx More than 5000 gather and call on Congress to focus on jobs and the economy in Texas rallies. 02/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Undersea_carbon_dioxide_storage.aspx The UK Government wish to license under sea CCS. 27/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/HSE_warns_oil_and_gas_industry_to_improve_offshore_safety.aspx The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released statistics showing an increase in major injuries and unplanned hydrocarbon releases and has warned the offshore industry to ‘up its game’ in identifying and rectifying the causes of such events. 27/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Resolute_Energy_to_develop_Bakken_acreage.aspx Resolute Energy has entered into an agreement with Marathon Oil to develop up to 19,000 acres of the Bakken field in North Dakota. 26/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/API_expands_access_to_its_safety_standards.aspx recent announcement from the American Petroleum Institute regarding the release of its online safety standards. 24/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Technip_and_PETRONAS_announce_strategic_partnership.aspx Technip has announced a strategic partnership with subsidiaries of PETRONAS, to work jointly on onshore and offshore projects. 23/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Kosmos_Energy_terminates_share_purchase_agreement.aspx Kosmos has terminated the sale of its Ghana business to ExxonMobil in order to continue its exploration, appraisal and development operations. 19/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Pluto_LNG_nearing_completion_but_expansion_plans_still_on_hold.aspx Woodside Petroleum’s CEO has put off a final investment decision on the planned expansion of Pluto LNG, but has stated that plans are afoot for further expansion. 18/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Chinas_energy_policy_and_foreign_policy_fuse.aspx Untapped oil reserves add to anxieties in the South China Sea as China’s energy policy and foreign policy fuse. 17/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Chevron_announces_drilling_success_in_Carnarvon_Basin.aspx Chevron has discovered more natural gas in its Acme-1 well, underpinning plans for expansion of the Wheatstone LNG hub. 17/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Woodside_makes_gas_discovery_at_Alaric-1_exploration_well.aspx Woodside has made new gas discoveries at its Alaric-1 exploration well, reviving hopes that the planned expansion of its Pluto regasification terminal may go ahead. 16/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Chevron_discovers_gas_in_Exmouth_Plateau.aspx Chevron has announced the discovery of gas in the Exmouth Plateau of the Carnarvon Basin offshore Western Australia. 13/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Juggling_the_current_oil_and_gas_issues.aspx Do the environmental impacts of potential oil spills outweigh the economic effects of stifling exploration efforts, and can more be done to make oil and gas drilling safer? 12/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Renewables_sector_to_face_skills_shortage.aspx More than 2200 commercial divers will be needed to help build and develop Europe’s offshore wind sector as it rapidly expands over the next six years, according to leading industry analysts. 12/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Sicilian_offshore_drilling_fears.aspx Plans to drill for oil and gas in Sicilian waters have met with stiff opposition from local authorities and campaigners. 11/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Long_term_damage_from_Gulf_of_Mexico_spill.aspx BP has started to scale back its clean-up operations but there is still disagreement about how much more work is necessary. 11/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/BP_selling_business_interests_in_Colombia.aspx BP is selling its gas, exploration and processing business in Colombia to a consortium of Ecopetrol and Talisman. 05/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/No_drilling_in_Ecuadorian_Amazon_reserve.aspx Ecuador has pledged not to drill for oil in an area of pristine Amazon rainforest in exchange for US$ 3.6 billion worth of payments. 04/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/MC252_well_finally_reaches_static_condition.aspx BP has announced that the MC252 well appears to have reached a static condition. The well pressure is now being controlled by the hydrostatic pressure of the drilling mud, which is the desired outcome of the static kill procedure carried out. 04/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/exploration/articles/Ultra_Green_unveils_new_technology_to_soak_up_oil.aspx Ultra Green has unveiled new technology that can potentially clean up the majority of the estimated 4 million bbls of oil spilled in the Gulf of Mexico by the end of September. 02/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/exploration/articles/Refroming _the_nigerian_petroleum_industry.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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/exploration/articles/African_refinery_update.aspx Two of the latest announcements from Africa. 05/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/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/news/exploration/articles/two_new_refining_projects.aspx A brief overview of two of the latest refining projects 01/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/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/news/exploration/articles/north_american_gas_sector.aspx An overview of the North American natural gas industry 29/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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/news/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