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Exploration News

Browse the latest exploration news and articles.

Rey acquires 50% interest in the Derby Block
28 Nov 20142 min read

Rey acquires 50% interest in the Derby Block

The Derby Block is a large exploration licence of approximately 5000 km2 that was recently granted to Backreef (50%) and Oil Basins Ltd (50%).

Official opening of Statoil’s Berlin office
28 Nov 20142 min read

Official opening of Statoil’s Berlin office

The opening of the office reflects Statoil’s increased ambitions in the German market.

Green light for Persephone Project
27 Nov 20141 min read

Green light for Persephone Project

The Persephone Project, off the northwest coast of Australia, has been granted approval.

Dolphin to perform 3D seismic projects in India
27 Nov 20141 min read

Dolphin to perform 3D seismic projects in India

Dolphin has formally accepted a Letter of Award to perform two major 3D seismic projects in India.

Gazprom and PetroVietnam to develop Russian oil and gas fields
27 Nov 20143 min read

Gazprom and PetroVietnam to develop Russian oil and gas fields

Gazprom and PetroVietnam have signed a framework agreement on joint development of the Nagumanovskoye and Severo-Purovskoye fields.

Gazprom Neft Orenburg acquires new acreage
26 Nov 20142 min read

Gazprom Neft Orenburg acquires new acreage

Gazprom Neft Orenburg has bought the rights for geological prospecting and E&P rights to the Yagodny licence area in the Orenburg Oblast.

Woodside to explore offshore Morocco
26 Nov 20141 min read

Woodside to explore offshore Morocco

Woodside has entered into a contract for an exclusive Reconnaissance Licence to explore a block offshore Morocco.

Shale gas explorer extends licenses in Poland
26 Nov 20141 min read

Shale gas explorer extends licenses in Poland

San Leon Energy is extending its licenses to explore for shale gas in northern Poland.

Rainmaker Resources drills high quality frack sand in Arkansas
26 Nov 20145 min read

Rainmaker Resources drills high quality frack sand in Arkansas

From the test work, all samples met or exceeded the standards for roundness, sphericity, acid solubility and crush resistance.

NEB assessment finds greater oil and gas resources
26 Nov 20142 min read

NEB assessment finds greater oil and gas resources

A Canadian report has found the overall resource assessment for the Northwest Territories to be larger than previously understood.

Kabina launches at Oil Council conference
26 Nov 20142 min read

Kabina launches at Oil Council conference

Kabina had a significant presence at the Oil Council World Assembly conference in London.

North Sea oil and gas industry calls for tax reform
25 Nov 20145 min read

North Sea oil and gas industry calls for tax reform

A new report highlights the need for the Chancellor to provide a tax break for the North Sea oil and gas industry.

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