Chinese oil demand shows signs of recovery, says IHS Markit
The country’s oil demand for April reached 89% of the April 2019 level.
The latest pipeline news
TAP introduces first natural gas into Albanian section
The first natural gas was introduced into a 4 km section of the pipeline in Albania, between the Greek – Albanian border and up to the TAP metering station in Bilisht.
ICE’s global natural gas markets attract record open interest
The Intercontinental Exchange is registering record levels of open interest across its North American, European and Asian gas benchmarks.
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IHS Markit: ‘Great Shut-in’ hits North American production
US and Canadian oil producers are expected to halt 1.75 million bpd and 500 000 bpd of production, respectively.
Nord Stream 2 begins final fish release of the construction phase
The release of valuable fish species forms part of the compensation measures for the Nord Stream 2 project.
CER establishes contracting regulatory process for Enbridge’s Mainline system
The proposal to offer contracted transportation service on the Mainline pipeline system will proceed in a single-phase hearing process.
Corinth Pipeworks goes carbon neutral
Corinth declares its support of the Paris agreement and aims to become carbon neutral within 2020.
Serimax completes its share of the Cluster 8 project for L&T
Vallourec’s welding subsidiary Serimax has recently completed its share of the Cluster 8 project for its customer Larsen & Toubro.
Sparrows Group appoints new Senior Vice President
Adam Wood has been appointed to the company’s most senior role in the Americas.
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Nord Stream granted derogation from EU Gas Directive
The German Federal Network Agency has granted to the Nord Stream Pipeline a derogation from the application of the primary provisions of the EU Gas Directive.
China and OPEC: “milestone discussion” on oil supply for COVID-19 era
China and OPEC commit to working together to help stabilise the global oil market.
Sonardyne software: new offshore survey and construction capabilities
Sonardyne Fusion 2 software update adds new capabilities for offshore survey and construction.
MHPS retains global gas turbine market share leadership
The company ranks first in market share by megawatts for gas turbine orders in 2020, according to data obtained from McCoy Power Reports.
Libryo offers COVID-19 advice to oil and gas sector
Libryo offers oil and gas professionals free COVID-19 regulatory guidance.
OGUK launches online collaborative tool
The new knowledge-sharing network is aimed at encouraging companies to work collaboratively to share problems and source solutions to their efficiency challenges.
Switch it up
John Bollinger, Farwest Corrosion Control, USA, explores the benefits of switch-mode power supply developments for cathodic protection solutions.
Kahuna and SEMPCheck Partner announce strategic partnership
Together the companies will offer solutions focused on risk mitigation and competency management.
Flotek acquires data and analytics technology company
The company has acquired JP3 Measurement, LLC in a cash-and-stock transaction.
Fortress Energy opens new UK fabrication facility
The welding and fabrication site will house a new division, delivering pressure part welding and fabrication site services.