Exclusive: ‘Regulatory Tsunami’ a Top Priority for American Producers, Says AXPC’s Bradbury

Regulatory considerations have significant implications for how oil and gas companies evaluate risk, and it’s a top priority for American energy producers right now, said American Exploration & Production Council CEO Anne Bradbury at CERAWeek by S&P Global.

Aker BP’s Hanz Subsea Tieback Goes Onstream

AKER BP’s project marks the first time subsea production systems have been reused on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

SLB’s ChampionX Acquisition Key to Production Recovery Market

During a quarterly earnings call, SLB CEO Olivier Le Peuch highlighted the production recovery market as a key part of the company’s growth strategy.

Biden Administration Criticized for Limits to Arctic Oil, Gas Drilling

The Bureau of Land Management is limiting new oil and gas leasing in the Arctic and also shut down a road proposal for industrial mining purposes.

US Drillers Add Oil, Gas Rigs for First Time in Five Weeks

The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, rose by two to 619 in the week to April 19. 

Strike Energy Updates 3D Seismic Acquisition in Perth Basin

Strike Energy completed its 3D seismic acquisition of Ocean Hill on schedule and under budget, the company said.

Brett: Oil M&A Outlook is Strong, Even With Bifurcation in Valuations

Valuations across major basins are experiencing a very divergent bifurcation as value rushes back toward high-quality undeveloped properties.

Defeating the ‘Four Horsemen’ of Flow Assurance

Service companies combine processes and techniques to mitigate the impact of paraffin, asphaltenes, hydrates and scale on production—and keep the cash flowing.

Santos’ Pikka Phase 1 in Alaska to Deliver First Oil by 2026

Australia's Santos expects first oil to flow from the 80,000 bbl/d Pikka Phase 1 project in Alaska by 2026, diversifying Santos' portfolio and reducing geographic concentration risk.

Ozark Gas Transmission’s Pipeline Supply Access Project in Service

Black Bear Transmission’s subsidiary Ozark Gas Transmission placed its supply access project in service on April 8, providing increased gas supply reliability for Ozark shippers.