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October 04, 2024
According to new analysis by Wood Mackenzie, the UK government must create a more predictable tax regime for the North Sea oil and gas sector to ensure long-term stability. After a history of ad hoc changes, the need for a clear tax framework has become urgent.
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October 03, 2024
Viper Energy Inc., a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy Inc., has announced that it completed the previously announced acquisition of certain mineral and royalty interest-owning subsidiaries of Tumbleweed Royalty IV LLC.
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October 03, 2024
Lockton, the world’s largest independent insurance broker, has launched a new Offshore Projects Practice.
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October 03, 2024
TÜV Rheinland has acquired Safetec Nordic AS, a leading Norwegian risk management consulting firm, to enhance its global risk, safety, and integrity management services.
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October 02, 2024
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. offered nearly $13 billion to buy Germany’s Covestro AG in what’s set to be the largest Middle Eastern acquisition of a European firm.
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October 02, 2024
The RRC has new proposed rules for public comment to administer legislation in the geothermal energy front in Texas, specifically addressing shallow closed-loop geothermal systems, including the associated injection wells, which are used to heat or cool buildings without conversion to electricity.
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October 02, 2024
OPEC+ made no changes to plans to start gradually reviving oil production towards the end of the year, despite signs of an impending surplus.
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October 01, 2024
Kazakhstan is in talks with China about increasing gas exports and is even considering building an additional pipeline to boost flows, underscoring the growing significance of its role in the region’s fuel market.
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October 01, 2024
Output from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries slumped by 480,000 bpd in September, according to a Bloomberg survey. Libyan production plunged by 38% after one of its rival governments halted exports in a fight for control of the central bank.
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October 01, 2024
Axis Energy Services LLC and Brigade Energy Services LLC jointly announced the closing of an agreement to merge and form the nation's largest well servicing company.
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October 01, 2024
ExxonMobil is progressing several energy initiatives on the African continent, consolidating its status as one of the drivers of the industry on the continent.
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October 01, 2024
TotalEnergies has announced the final investment decision (FID) for the GranMorgu development on offshore Block 58 in Suriname.
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September 30, 2024
Today, the Energy Workforce & Technology Council (EWTC) announced the release of the 2024 Workforce Report developed in collaboration with Accenture. The report provides a detailed analysis of the current state of employment within the energy services sector, focusing on job growth, workforce composition, and granular insights into diversity metrics.
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September 30, 2024
The agreement marks the second time this year the FTC has barred a senior oil executive from joining a suitor company’s board. The agency reached a settlement with ExxonMobil in May that blocked Pioneer Natural Resources Founder Scott Sheffield from obtaining a directorship over similar accusations, bringing wide condemnation from the industry.
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September 30, 2024
Notably, the top six energy-producing states account for 76% of jobs in the sector, with Texas taking a significant lead at 317,199 positions, followed by Louisiana, Oklahoma, Colorado, New Mexico, and California.
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September 2024
As exploration and development activity increased in 2023, so did capital expenditures and mergers and acquisitions. Oil and gas companies have continued to increase their voluntary ESG disclosures.
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September 26, 2024
Upon closing, the combined company will be the largest natural gas producer in the U.S. and assume the name Expand Energy Corporation.
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September 26, 2024
To finalize the deal, however, Chevron and Hess still need to prevail in arbitration against Exxon Mobil Corp. and Cnooc Ltd., who claim a right-of-first-refusal on Hess’ biggest asset — a 30% stake in a massive oil field offshore Guyana. The case, currently being administered by the International Chamber of Commerce, is likely to be settled in the third quarter of 2025.
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September 2024
By looking at inter-related metrics and how they impact the bottom line, experts can help deliver an improvement in maintenance strategies that may have traditionally been done using an “open and inspect process” on field operations and equipment—both of which are labor-intensive and higher-risk.
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September 25, 2024
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $2,308,419.00 in fines involving 656 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ Conference on Tuesday.
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September 25, 2024
AI-related electricity demand is expected to translate to between 6 - 13 Bcfgd in the short term, Toby Rice, EQT’s chief executive officer, said Tuesday. That compares with current total US consumption of just over 100 Bcfd.
