oil exploration

Energy One Of Top Issues For Republicans

erku — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:07:28 -0500

With high energy prices squeezing their wallets, U.S. voters are calling for measures to reduce energy costs. One proposal is for more oil and gas exploration and development in offshore areas now off-limits to energy companies. Democrats want to keep the ban on drilling, and favor development of alternative energy.

Three Things You Can Do To Lower Gas Prices

admin_huliq — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:47:41 -0500

Newt Gingridge talks about three things that if we do can dramatically bring the cost of gasoline down at the pump. The major thing is the fact that there are many people who speculate on the rising oil prices and drive it even high.

Bush To Urge Reversal Of Offshore Drilling Ban

admin_huliq — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:47:15 -0500

US President George W Bush is renewing his push to overturn a ban on drilling for oil off America's coastlines.

Cranfield University To Show Benefits Subsea Oil

webitpr — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:28:18 -0500

Cranfield University’s (www.cranfield.ac.uk) School of Applied Sciences used @RISK software from Palisade Corporation (www.palisade.com) during a research project to encourage business managers in the oil and gas industry to invest in the long-term reliability of production equipment. The assignment illustrated that time and resources spent early on in the product design lifecycle can significantly increase return on investment (ROI).

New steroid test uses oil exploration technique

harminka — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:42:19 -0600

It's a technique that has previously been used for oil exploration — now researchers at The University of Nottingham have developed a new, highly sensitive, anti-doping steroid test using hydropyrolysis.

Occidental Petroleum Awarded Major Oil Contract in Libya

admin_huliq — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 10:31:40 -0600

Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:OXY) announced today it has signed agreements with the Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC) to upgrade several of its existing petroleum contracts. The new agreements will be consistent with the newly established EPSA IV contractual frame work now utilized in the Libyan oil industry.

Deadly concerns remain over Shell employee safety

johnadonovan — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:07:57 -0500

One of the world’s biggest multinational corporations – Royal Dutch Shell Plc - continues to put multi-billion dollar profits before the safety of its workers

Venezuela, Cuba to Begin Oil Exploration Off Caribbean Island

Dinka — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 04:48:25 -0500

Venezuela's state-owned oil company says it is beginning to explore for oil in Cuban waters as part of a joint venture with the island's state-owned Cubapetroleo.

Offshore workers died as a result of a "Touch F*** All" safety regime at Shell

johnadonovan — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:34:24 -0500

Oil Profits Before Safety

South Korea to Develop Huge Oil Field in Russian Kamchatka

Anastvatz — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 06:39:22 -0500

A South Korean energy development consortium said on Thursday, May 31st, that it has found a potentially huge offshore oil deposit in Russia's Kamchatka region.

White Nile Ltd Share Price Movement

Anastvatz — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 06:21:00 -0500

On May 30th, White Nile Ltd, a London Stock Exchange, AIM quoted oil and gas exploration company centred on Southern Sudan and the surrounding region, issued the statement below.

United Reef and General Gas Amend Shareholders' Agreement

Anastvatz — Tue, 29 May 2007 00:14:49 -0500

United Reef Limited (TSX VENTURE: URP) (CNQ: URPL) ("United Reef") announced on May 8th that it has entered into an agreement with General Gas Corporation ("General Gas") amending certain terms of the Shareholders' Agreement entered into between the parties on November 15, 2006 (see press releases dated November 16, 2006 and March 21, 2007), which governs the operation and management of General Reef Corporation ("General Reef"), a private oil and gas exploration company.