Egypt cuts off Israel’s gas supply
Egypt has terminated it’s gas supply contract with Israel, EMG has called the attempt unlawful and is seeking arbitration.
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EIC Monitor shows encouraging signs of growth for the global energy industry
The latest EIC Monitor quarterly report tracking new project announcements shows that the global energy industry has seen encouraging signs of growth in the first quarter of 2012.
Red Leaf and Total form oil shale joint venture
Red Leaf and Total have formed a joint venture to test the viability of a new oil shale exploration technology in Utah.
UK offshore shale reserves could exceed 1000 trillion cubic ft
Experts have claimed that the UK’s offshore shale reserves could exceed 1000 trillion cubic ft – five times onshore estimates.
Exoma employs second drill rig for Galilee basin
Exoma Energy has employed a second drilling rig to explore for CSG, shale and oil in the Galilee Basin.
UK DECC seeks comments on recommendations from independent experts on shale gas and fracking
The UK DECC has published an independent expert report recommending measures to mitigate the risks of seismic tremors from hydraulic fracturing - and is inviting public comment on its recommendations.
Sabine Pass terminal wins FERC approval
Cheniere Energy has received FERC approval to construct and operate the Sabine Pass liquefaction plant.
AFPM on Obama oil market oversight
American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers have responded to a Obama’s oversight regarding the oil market
Leading trade fairs for wire, cable and tubes report record numbers
Tube, wire and cable companies descended upon the recent International Wire and Cable Trade Fair, and International Tube Trade Fair.
Cuadrilla fracking campaign supported
A review by the Department of Energy & Climate Change has concluded it is safe for Cuadrilla Resources to continue fracking in the Bowland Basin, Lancashire.
Offshore tax breaks detailed by Putin
At a recent meeting, Vladimir Putin, unveiled a new set of rules for offshore development in Russian territory as well as long awaited tax breaks that look set to make formally economically unviable projects possible.
Oil and gas ultrasonic inspection company acquired by Germany international business holding
NDT Systems & Services, an international leader in oil and gas ultrasonic inspection systems has been acquired by German business holding, Weissker Group.
South Sudan captures Sudanese oilfield – Sudan vows retaliation
South Sudanese troops appear to have captured the town of Heglig and the surrounding oilfield from its northern neighbour. Sudan has vowed to use “all legitimate means” to return the town to its possession.
PGNiG starts shale exploration in Lublin province, Poland
PGNiG has started drilling a borehole in the Tomaszów Lubelski licence area in the Province of Lublin to determine the volume of shale gas in the deposits.
Total to join TANAP
Europe’s third-largest energy company, French Total SA, may join the TANAP project to carry Caspian natural gas across Turkey.