From the oil and gas discoveries it made to the projects it decided to invest in, 2017 was a busy year for energy major Statoil. It included world-first Hwyind, dozens of new production licences and a string a North Sea exploration. Watch the video to see the highlights from Statoil’s year.
The North American oil and gas industry should be braced for restructurings, realignment and rebuilding in the year ahead, according to a global consultancy firm.
Donald Trump’s choice for Energy secretary apologized for calling for the shuttering of the department he is now being asked to lead, saying he know understands the importance of its role.
If ever there was a year which the phrase ‘expect the unexpected’ seemed relevant – 2016 is it. From the referendum decision to leave the European Union, and the resulting new leadership in the UK Government, to the election of Donald Trump, it’s been a year of unpredicted events.
Oil major Chevron said its budget for next year will see a reduction of 42% from 2015 and is expected to be at least 15% lower than projected investments for 2016.
The US energy secretary said he expects the oil market to be in balance in 2017, after he met with the Saudi Arabia energy minister on Friday in Beijing.