Independent upstream oil and gas company KrisEnergy has begun 2D seismic recording in West Papua. Part of an acquisition program that is expected to last four months, the company also plans to undertake aerogravity and magnetic survey in the block, which covers 5,400 sq km over the Bintuni Basin, a proven prolific gas province containing several multiple-trillion-cubic-feet gas discoveries.
Gazprom Management is set to construct a new gas pipeline into Turkey. At a meeting with the Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources yesterday chairman Alexey Miller of the firm to consider a preliminary feasibility study on the venture that will connect the Black Sea with Turkey.
Tetra Technologies has confirmed a reshuffle of its personnel. Peter Pintar, the current senior vice president of strategy and development will become the senior vice president of the offshore division.
Eneabba Gas has signed a $15 million farm-in agreement with Finder No 6 Pty for a project in western Australia. Finder has agreed to fund a two-stage work program The Ocean Hill Block in the North Perth Basin where it will earn an 85% interest.
Independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company Dejour Energy has completed the Woodrush oil well tie-in. The B-100 halfway oil site out well of the project in north east British Columbia has now reached production stage while the A-100 Gething gas well from the recently completed 2014 drill program.
Power and temperature rental service Aggreko has extended a project in Africa by three years. The Glasgow head-quartered firm confirmed a three year extension to its 200MV gas-fired power project with an option to carry on for a further two.
Subsea products and equipment manufacturer Ennsub has finished sealing work on a platform in Australia. The Aberdeen head-quartered firm worked on the design, manufacture, testing and installation and sealing systems for the Wheatstone Liquefied Natural Gas platform off the Australian coast.
Total has signed its first global agreement with IndustriALL Global Union as it aims to strengthen its commitment as a responsible employer. The agreement includes gender equality, health and safety and insurance coverage.
Apache has appointed a new chief financial officer as the firm sets out long-term growth objectives. Stephen Riney will take on the role as chief financial officer and executive vice president next month.
Shoreline Energy has confirmed the resignation of one of its key managers. Gary Lobb quit as chief financial officer with immediate effect to pursue other interests.
This week's most read article on Energy Voice was the news that Shell's vice president would move onto a new role within the company. In other news regarding Shell, the oil giant launched an investigation into a suspected gas leak in the North Sea.
Faroe Petroleum has been awarded five exploration licenses on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Three of the licenses are in the Norwegian Sea and two are in the Norwegian North Sea.
Apache has confirmed the retirement of its chief executive. Steven Farris said he would step down from his role but continue as non-executive chairman of the board until May 1, 2015. Mr Farris joined the firm in 1988 and has served as its chief executive officer since 2002 and as chairman of the board since 2009.
Magnolia Petroleum has confirmed that its chairman has resigned. John Cubitt will stand down from his role with immediate effect.
Eneabba Gas has said it is just weeks away from acquiring the Australian Ocean Hill project. The firm has reached an agreement with the Yued and Amangu traditional owner groups for the pass over of the venture on the North Pert Basin.
Cairn Energy has completed a farm out agreement for the sale of the Catcher development. The firm will sell a 10% working interest in the North Sea to Dyas UK.
Lundin Petroleum has confirmed the start of drilling on a North Sea well. Exploration well 26/10-1 will investigate the hydrocarbon potential of the Zulu prospect in PL674BS, 100 km west of Stavanger on the Norwegian west coast.
Atmos Energy has appointed an executive vice president. The board of directors have promoted senior vice president of human resources Michael Haefner to the role with immediate effect.
Shoal Point Energy has been granted an extension on an exploration license. The company was told by license holders Ptarmigan Energy and Black Spruce Exploration that a drilling deposit has been filed with the Canada-Newfoundland Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board with an agreement to extend Period I of EL 1120 by one year.
Lundin Petroleum has confirmed that its senior vice president will step down at the end of January. Chris Bruijnzeels will leave the firm to join ShaMaran Petroleum, in which Lundin is a shareholder, as president and chief executive.
Abilene Oil and Gas has confirmed the completion of a lucrative well in Kansas. Woelk #1-19 was drilled to a total depth of 3,303 feet and shows potential to be an economic oil producer.
American Leisure Holdings confirmed that its subsidiary, Wroblewski Oil and Gas Company, has nearly acquired a number of wells in Illinois. Totalling 11, the projects are in the Illinois Basin in the counties of DeWitt, Christian, Washington and Shelby with depths expected to be between 1,000 and 5,000 feet per well.
Canacol Energy has appointed a new member to its board of directors. Francisco Diaz joins the board with a wealth of experience in multinational and private companies across various industries.
Eni has begun production at the Lucuis oil field in deepwater Gulf of Mexico. The Lucius has a production secured through six subsea wells tied back to a moored production handling spar connected to the shore via dedicated oil and gas pipelines.
Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS) has finished a major project in Yorkshire for a northern European energy giant. ESS completed a boulder clearance and seabed preparation campaign for Dong Energy at the Westermost Rough wind farm, eight miles off Yorkshire coast.
