Industry News

U.S. shale boom keeps rolling even as wildcatters save cash

America’s surging shale oil production shows little sign of abating, despite industrywide spending cuts, as explorers learn to do more with less.

European LNG influx plays into Gazprom’s hands this winter

Changing gas price dynamics caused by an influx of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe have played into Russian producer Gazprom’s hands and enabled it to increase pipeline flows to the continent so far this year.

Anadarko announces LNG sale and purchase agreement with Pertamina

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation announced Mozambique LNG1 Company Pte. Ltd., the jointly owned sales entity of the Mozambique Area 1 co-venturers, has signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Pertamina.

Indian Oil buys commissioning cargo of LNG for new Ennore terminal

Indian Oil Corp (IOC) bought a commissioning cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for its new Ennore terminal in south India

Kenya says crude oil capacity insufficient for refinery

Crude oil deposits discovered in Kenya are insufficient to justify construction of a refinery, a senior petroleum ministry official said.

Aruba refinery puts refurbishment on hold due to Venezuela sanctions

The 209,000-barrel-per-day Aruba refinery, operated by a unit of U.S. Citgo Petroleum, is putting a $685 million refurbishing project on hold due to sanctions imposed by the United States on Venezuela, the company said.

Backlash against EPA pick fueled by 'biofuel reset'

Under the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard, oil refiners must blend billions of gallons of biofuels into their gasoline and diesel each year or buy credits from those that do.

California's heavy oil gets pricey amid Venezuela sanctions

California doesn’t usually come to mind when talking about the U.S. oil boom, but the state’s dirty oil is commanding an increasingly large premium amid an international shortfall of dense, high-sulfur crude.

Chinese oil discovery has Morgan Stanley thinking shale boom

An oil discovery in a remote corner of northwestern China could trigger a surge in shale drilling, benefiting service companies and providing a needed output boost for the world’s biggest importer, according to analysts at Morgan Stanley.

Repsol makes significant gas discovery in Indonesia

SKK Migas has confirmed a gas discovery at the Repsol-operated Sakakemang PSC, onshore Central Sumatra, Indonesia, according to Wood Mackenzie's research director Andrew Harwood.

Gazprom sign subsea production equipment contract

Alexey Miller, chairman of the Gazprom management committee, and Yan Novikov, chairman of the management board, director general of the Almaz-Antey Corporation, at the Russian Investment Forum in Sochi signed a long-term contract for the supply of import-substituting products in the amount equal to guaranteed future purchases.

McDermott executes contract for Pan Malaysia field development

McDermott International, Inc. has announced two sizeable contracts, one from Sarawak Shell Berhad (SSB) and one from Sapura Exploration and Production (SEP), to provide transportation and installation of offshore structures, pipelines and pre-commissioning work for the Pan Malaysia field development located off the shore of Sarawak, Malaysia.

Shell eyes limit to how clean oil output can be

There’s only so much you can do to make oil and gas production cleaner.

Qatar Petroleum signs initial deals to boost local energy industry

Qatar, the world's top liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter which is facing a trade boycott by some Arab states, wants to reduce reliance on imports and lift domestic production.

Air Products wins contract for Golden Pass LNG export project

Texas project will be the 4th US export facility using Air Products' proprietary LNG technology.

Iran says self-sufficient in gasoline production -state TV

Iran has become self-sufficient in gasoline production, Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said after the inauguration of the third phase of the Persian Gulf Star Refinery