Great Eastern Energy promotes Modi to top job
Indian integrated gas production company Great Eastern Energy has appointed Prashant Modi as managing director & chief executive.
Edenville pursuing licence for African coal-to-power project
Edenville Energy, which is developing a coal-to-power project in south western Tanzania, has said it is making good progress towards gaining a mining licence from the Tanzanian authorities.
Chariot looks ahead to African potential
Chariot Oil & Gas, the Atlantic margins focused oil and gas exploration company, has said it has sufficient cash to pursue additional opportunities, including prospects in Mauritania.
Faroe begins drilling latest well in Norwegian sector
Aberdeen-based Faroe Petroleum, the independent oil and gas company, has spudded its latest exploration well on the Blink prospect.
Opinion: The challenges of flying at lower altitude
Last year’s catastrophic drop in the price of crude was followed recently by signs of a ‘respite’, when prices appeared to be levelling out around the $60-$65 mark.
East of England throws down gauntlet to Aberdeen-based supply chain
Energy supply chain companies in eastern England are escaping the worst effects of the North Sea industry downturn by keeping prices low and developing new solutions to drive down costs further, according to an industry leader.
US Gulf of Mexico share of global active offshore rigs declines since 2000
In response to the decline in crude oil prices since mid-2014, the number of active offshore rigs has declined worldwide, dropping close to 20%—304 offshore rigs were operating in August 2015, down from 377 in August 2014.
GE signs new service agreement with US power firm
GE’s Power Generation Services business has signed a multiyear services agreement with Southern California Edison (SCE) to upgrade the utility’s Mountainview Generating Facility, a 1,054-megawatt (MW) combined-cycle power plant in Redlands, California.
Bibby launches safety documentary after diver’s incredible rescue
A new documentary that recounts the rescue of a stranded diver will offer valuable insight that will help the industry deal with similar events in the future.
Al Gore “puzzled” by recent UK Government moves on green policies
Former US vice president and climate campaigner Al Gore has said he is “puzzled” by recent UK Government moves to cancel a raft of green policies.
Strata X detects oil at Kuhlig prospect
US independent Strata-X Energy has reported signs of oil in the Kuhlig #1 well in Illinois.
Wood Group snaps up Automated Technology Group
Wood Group has acquired Automated Technology Group (ATG), one of the UK's largest independent suppliers of control and power solutions for industrial automation in a multi-million pound deal.
HSE issues safety warning following gas leak
A safety alert has been issued after a faulty piece of equipment led to a gas leak on an offshore platform.
OptaSense named finalist in Global Pipeline Awards
The unique use of acoustic sensing to provide effective pipeline leak and intrusion detection has led to a UK company being in line for an industry award.
Video: Pop star delivers knockout performance on new electric bus
When it comes to promoting the virtues of a new electric bus route, it helps when you have the clout of Volvo to persuade one of Sweden's top pop star's to perform on board the number 55 route in Gothenberg.
Amec Foster Wheeler gives UAE students nuclear industry insight
Amec Foster Wheeler hosted a hands-on nuclear industry intern programme for engineering students from the United Arab Emirates.
Weatherford cancels $1billion public offering
Oilfield services giant Weatherford International has made a 180-degree about turn by announcing it will not to pursue its plans to raise $1billion of fresh capital.
Mosman raises £1.5million for New Zealand project
Mosman, the New Zealand and Australia focussed oil exploration and development company, has raised £1.5 million to progress the acquisition of a proposed 70% interest in the South Taranaki Energy Project (STEP) assets in New Zealand.
Sirius raises £1million for Nigeria prospect
Sirius Petroleum has raised a total of £1,035,000 to help fund exploration opportunities in Nigeria.
Europa takes on Irish licences as Kosmos exits
Europa Oil and Gas will retain 100% of its field exploration licences offshore Ireland, after its partner Kosmos Energy pulled out.
Antrim loses exploration partner as Kosmos plans to pull out
Antrim Energy, the Canadian oil and gas explorer has lost its majority partner in the frontier exploration licence (FEL) off Ireland's west coast.
US wind energy sector faces curbs in killing eagles
The US wind energy industry has been dealt a blow after a US court ruled that the Department of the Interior violated federal laws by allowing renewables firms to kill protected Bald and Golden Eagles.
It was 50 years ago today……BP made its first North Sea discovery
It's 50 years to the day since BP found hydrocarbons in the North Sea. We’ve gathered a small snapshot of the hundreds of BP headlines that have featured in Energy Voice in recent years. Click through to see some the triumphs, challenges and industry insights for the North Sea major.
Total sells 10% stake in Canadian oil sands to Suncor
Total is to sell a 10% interest in the Fort Hills oil sands mining project to operating partner Suncor Energy for $230million.
TAQA issues default notice to partner in Iraq holding
ShaMaran Petroleum is to contest a default notice from TAQA following a dispute over payments for an operating agreement in Iraq.