Bulgaria pulls out of Trans-Balkan oil pipeline project
The Bulgarian Finance Minister has stated that the Bulgarian government has decided to pull out of the Russia-led Trans-Balkan oil pipeline project.
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Oil major Total interested in South Sudan-Uganda pipeline
The French oil giant has expressed interest in building a pipeline from South Sudan to Uganda that would continue to Kenya's coast, potentially alleviating the young state’s exportation headaches.
The 2012 Global Energy Prize is now accepting nominations
The Global Energy Prize, one of the world’s most respected awards in energy science, is now accepting nominations for its US$ 1 million 2012 award.
Shale gas to make huge contribution to US economy
According to a new IHS Global Insight study, the shale gas revolution, which has swept across America and transformed the energy landscape, will also have a huge economic impact supporting more jobs, stimulating growth and providing huge amounts of revenue.
Pertamina Gas plans two new gas pipelines
Pertamina Gas is planning Rs. 2 trillion – Rs. 3 trillion in capital expenditure next year to help finance expansion projects.
New course in offshore pipeline legislation
As Penspen Group's scope of subsea services grows in London, its Offshore and Integrity practices have teamed up to offer a series of specialist courses in Offshore Pipeline Legislation.
The Americas: Early December downstream update
A round up of recent downstream oil and gas news from the US and Latin America.
Atlas Pipeline to transport shale gas for XTO
Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. has entered into a long-term, fee-based agreement with XTO Energy Inc., a subsidiary of ExxonMobil, to provide natural gas gathering and processing services for up to an incremental 60 million ft3/d from the Woodford Shale region
BP sells Canadian NGL business to Plains Midstream Canada
BP announced today that it has agreed to sell its Canadian natural gas liquids (NGL) business to Plains Midstream Canada ULC for 1.67 billion dollars.
AKE warns of increasing violence as US withdraws
AKE Intelligence is warning that there could be increased levels of violence in Ira after US troop complete their withdrawal which could make conditions harder for foreign oil and gas companies operating there.
Legislation in works to speed up Keystone XL pipeline
Efforts to speed approval of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline appear to be gaining momentum in Washington DC.
Inpex in talks to take stake in Canadian shale projects
Inpex Gas British Columbia Ltd. has agreed in principle to acquire a 40% participating interest in the shale gas projects in the Horn River, Cordova and Liard basins from Nexen Inc. This will be the first time that Inpex have invested in a shale gas development.
End of November: Asia and Pacific downstream update
A round up of late November downstream news for the Asia and Pacific regions.
Late November: Middle East update
The latest downstream oil and gas news from the Middle East.
Weir Group expands US shale activities
Weir Group expands US shale activities The Weir Group PLC has agreed to acquire Seaboard Holdings Inc, an independent wellhead solutions provider focused on the growing North American unconventional oil and gas drilling and production markets for US$ 675 million (£431 million).