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Major downstream investments have been announced by Petrolera Argentina, Husky Energy and Ecopetrol.
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Major downstream investments have been announced by Petrolera Argentina, Husky Energy and Ecopetrol.

Chevron Corp. has announced an additional natural gas discovery in the Carnarvon Basin offshore Western Australia.

Exxon Mobil makes agreement with XTO Energy to enhance its position in the development of unconventional gas and oil resources.

BJ Services Co. have set a world record for cementing the longest solid expandable tubular liner; a specially formulated cement had to be developed to accomplish the feat.

The US EPA issued a statement on 7th December that confirms the findings of its investigations into greenhouse gases and human health.

The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE) have made an agreement to formally work together for the mutual benefit of both societies.

Otto Energy Ltd has announced that it will commence a 3D seismic data acquisition programme in SC55. The company plans to acquire 590 square kilometres of 3D data in the southwest part of SC55, which is located in Palawan Basin, Philippines.

BP is ranked 1st under ‘alternative energies’ and ‘environmental transparency’ categories of a new study on the most environmentally sustainable large O&G companies.

Essar Group and ONGC Videsh have announced new investments in two African refineries.

Polarcus Ltd recently held a double naming ceremony for the modern, purpose built 3D seismic vessels Polarcus Nadia and Polarcus Naila. The ceremony, at the Drydocks World – Dubai shipyard in the United Arab Emirates, was attended by over 200 local and international guests.

This article provides an overview of the North African hydrocarbon industry, assesses its vital regions and considers a future of promise to coincide with the global economic recovery.

New research by energy analysts Douglas-Westwood predicts offshore operations and maintenance expenditure to total in excess of $330 billion over the next five years – with the largest share allocated to North America during that time.