Australia’s Finder Energy estimates 206 million boe at North Sea Boaz prospect
Australian oil and gas explorer Finder Energy (ASX:FDR) has outlined details of its Boaz gas prospect in the Central North Sea.
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Turkish president Erdogan warns Greece and Cyprus over gas exploration
Turkey’s president has issued a warning to Greece, Cyprus and international companies exploring for gas in the eastern Mediterranean not to “step out of line” and encroach on Turkish rights.
UKOOG hires chief
The United Kingdom Onshore Operators Group (UKOOG) has recruited its first chief executive as part of a plan to reflect the increased importance of onshore oil and gas exploration. Ken Cronin was previously at communications firm Kreab Gavin Anderson.
New face on the board
Industry body Oil & Gas UK yesterday welcomed a new board member, Phil Kirk, chief executive of independent oil and gas exploration and production company Chrysaor.
Norway hails interest in frontier exploration
Norway's 22nd licensing round for oil and gas exploration in its frontier areas attracted applications from 36 companies, its energy ministry said yesterday.
Massive interest in Chinese shale round by myriad firms
China's Ministry of Land and Resources (MLR) has received 152 bids for 19 of the 20 shale gas blocks put up for bid in September during the first licensing round open to foreign companies.
Canberra shirking Ningaloo
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has advised that the Australian federal government has not established a plan to deal with oil and gas exploration offshore Western Australia in the Ningaloo Reef World Heritage Site, a major migratory area for several species of whales.
North Sea oil licences record
A record-breaking round of new licences has been granted for North Sea oil and gas exploration as tax breaks fuel investor confidence.
Bridge Energy shares start trading in London
North Sea oil and gas exploration and production company Bridge Energy made its debut on the stock market today, with first day trading valuing it at £75million.
Oz marine reserves push
Australia has created the world's largest network of marine reserves to restrict oil and gas exploration and protect sensitive marine habitats.
Tullow delivers positive update from Kenya
Tullow Oil has found more oil in a well it is drilling in Kenya and plans to drill another in an adjacent block later this year, the Africa-focused UK firm said today.
Tullow Oil gets Kenya boost
Tullow Oil has found more oil in a well it is drilling in Kenya and plans to drill another in an adjacent block later this year, the Africa-focused UK firm said yesterday.
£1.3m win for Plexus
Oil and gas engineering service firm Plexus Holdings, of Aberdeen, has signed a £1.3million deal with a subsidiary of BG Group for work in the North Sea.
Energy giants urged to reinforce security measures
OIL and gas giants operating in European waters were urged yesterday to reinforce security measures in the wake of the Gulf of Mexico oil rig explosion which is turning into an ecological disaster.
Gould predicts rise in spending among oil operators
SCHLUMBERGER, the world's largest oilfield service company, said yesterday that oil operators were likely to start increasing their spending on new projects.
Washington targets foreign-flag ships
Washington's attempt to strengthen protection of its shipping sector potentially poses a major threat to foreign-flag tonnage that support the US domestic offshore industry.
Plexus wins £600K contract from GDF suez
PLEXUS Holdings said yesterday it had won a £600,000 contract from oil and gas operator GDF Suez.
Plexus secures new deal with BP
PLEXUS Holdings, the Aberdeen-based oil and gas engineering service business, said yesterday it had secured a contract extension worth about £1.6million from BP Egypt.
Exploration set to slow in UK waters – Deloitte
Exploration activity on the UK continental shelf (UKCS) remained high last year, according to figures released yesterday by Deloitte.
North Sea operators agree deal with US giant Schlumberger
TWO UK North Sea oil and gas operators have linked up with US energy service giant Schlumberger to secure a well-stimulation and fracturing vessel to help them with new projects.