Shell completes divestment of oil sands interests in Canada
Shell has announced the completion of the divestment of its oil sands interests in Canada.
Odfjell Drilling reduces first quarter losses
Odfjell Drilling reduced its first quarter losses compared to the same period last year - despite lower revenues in the first three months of 2017.
Qatar Petroleum readying LNG trains for North Field gas
Qatar Petroleum has signed an agreement with Chiyoda Corporation in an effort to boost the production capacity of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) trains.
Sinopec Mongolia receives letter of intent for Petro Matad drilling
Sinopec Mongolia has been given a letter of intent to drill up to two wells in the country for explorer Petro Matad.
Winding up hearing adjourned for Emas Offshore’s subsidiary
A winding up hearing against Emas Offshore’s subsidiary, Lewek Champion Shipping, related to debts for the charter of the Lewek Champion vessel has been adjourned for July.
Claxton deploys new rigless recovery system
Engineering and offshore services provider Claxton has deployed a new modular conductor system to aid the rigless recovery of seven abandoned wells on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Tlou appoint surveyor for Botswana CBM projects
Australian firm Tlou Energy has appointed Velseis Pty Ltd to undertake a fully funded seismic survey for its coal bed methane (CBM) projects in Botswana.
Aker-BP gets permission to use Transocean Arctic for Alvheim wells
The Norwegian offshore safety watchdog has given Aker BP consent to use Transocean Arctic to drill two production wells on the Alvheim field.
Low-carbon technology could be ‘major new economic engine’ for Canada, report says
Over 70 academics in Canada have claimed that low-carbon technology could be a “major new economic engine for the country.”
Lukoil reports increase in profits
Russian oil firm Lukoil has seen its profits rise in the first quarter due to higher revenue as a result of increased oil prices and sale volumes.
Halliburton joins group for subsea well-capping solutions
Halliburton, Oil Spill Response Ltd (OSRL) and Trendsetter Engineering have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for integrated subsea well-capping response solutions.
Ensco agrees deal to buy Atwood Oceanics
UK offshore driller Ensco has entered in to an agreement to merge with US firm Atwood Oceanics, in a deal which will see them become the world’s largest jack-up operator.
Mermaid wins contracts worth up to $26 million
Thai subsea and offshore drilling services firm Mermaid Maritime has been awarded contracts worth up to $26 million.
Eni gets permission to drill two Goliat wells with Scarabeo 8
The Norwegian offshore safety watchdog has given Eni consent to use Scarabeo 8 at the Goliat field in the Barents Sea.
Farstad posts profit after one-off restructuring gain
Norwegian shipping company Farstad Shipping increased its first quarter profits last year as a result of a one-off accounting effect related to financial restructuring.
Energean signs oil and gas supply agreements
Energean Oil & Gas’ subsidiary Energean Israel has signed agreements for the supply of natural oil and gas from the Karish and Tanin fields, offshore Israel.
SDX Energy successfully flows natural gas at Egyptian discovery
SDX Energy has successfully flowed dry natural gas in a well test conducted at its recent gas discovery at South Disouq, Egypt.
UKOG kick starts drilling at Broadford Bridge project
UK Oil and Gas Investments has announced that it has started drilling at its Broadford Bridge Kimmeridge Limestone exploration well.
A history of OPEC – how we got where we are today
As the OPEC members prepare to meet today, and with talks about extending the supply cut extension expected to dominate the agenda, Energy Voice takes a look at the history of the Cartel from its formation through to the present day.
MX Oil considers changing focus at Aje Field
MX Oil is considering changing its focus from the drilling of additional wells to gas production at the Aje Field in Nigeria.
Europa Oil and Gas raises £2.1million from share placement
Oil and gas exploration company Europa Oil and Gas has conditionally raised £2.1million from fundraising efforts.
TWMA secures projects with Maersk Oil UK
Environmental solutions provider TWMA has been awarded two projects with Maersk Oil UK in the North Sea.
Oil and Gas Authority chief executive to speak at Oil and Gas UK conference
The chief executive of the Oil and Gas Authority is to give a presentation and take questions at next month's conference organised by Oil & Gas UK.
Heliex Power launches new steam technologies
East Kilbride based energy company Heliex Power has launched three products which it claims will use wet steam to help a variety of industries to maximise their energy efficiency.
Norwegian oil firms agree majority wage deal with workers
Energy firms operating offshore Norway have agreed wage deals for 2017 with the two largest trade unions representing oil and gas workers.