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Friday, June 11th, 2010
Fri, 18 May 2012 15:18:45 GMT

Total plugs Nigeria gas leak, no further well needed - Reuters UK


The Republic

Total plugs Nigeria gas leak, no further well needed
Reuters UK
* Total confirms leak stopped, seal nearly finished * Shell starts repair work on Nembe Trunkline LAGOS May 18 (Reuters) - French oil major Total has plugged a gas leak in southern Nigeria's Niger Delta region and no longer needs to drill an additional ...
Total plugs Nigeria gas leak no further well neededLondon South East

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Wed, 16 May 2012 16:56:03 GMT

Technology can unlock new fields, curb fears of peak oil - FuelFix (blog)


FuelFix (blog)

Technology can unlock new fields, curb fears of peak oil
FuelFix (blog)
Shell's new Perdido oil and natural gas platform in the Gulf of Mexico. ( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) Technology advancements in the energy sector can boost oil and gas production, improve safety and curb fears that fossil fuels are rapidly ...

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Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:04:50 GMT

Rules relaxed for reporting offshore oil and gas accidents - The Guardian


The Guardian

Rules relaxed for reporting offshore oil and gas accidents
The Guardian
The HSE was unable to comment on the changes to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995, but Robert Paterson, Oil & Gas UK's health and safety director, said: "Although the trigger point for reporting injuries to ...

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Fri, 18 May 2012 18:23:27 GMT

200-year-old shipwreck found in Gulf of Mexico - WIS


New York Times

200-year-old shipwreck found in Gulf of Mexico
WIS
The shipwreck site was noticed as an "unknown sonar contact" during an oil and gas survey last year by Shell Oil Co. Shell reported it to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, which teamed with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to ...
NOAA, BOEM: Historic, 19th century shipwreck discovered in northern Gulf of MexicoNOAA

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Sun, 13 May 2012 12:14:48 GMT

Shell's leadership develops the best people to secure global future energy - AME Info


AME Info

Shell's leadership develops the best people to secure global future energy
AME Info
Stephan Scholz, Shell's Vice President - Human Resources for Middle East and North Africa outlined Shell's approach to leadership development models and transition over the past decade. Mr. Scholz was speaking at the Kuwait Oil Company's third Sharing ...

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Fri, 18 May 2012 00:35:32 GMT

Lawsuit illustrates gas industry's dangers - Charleston Gazette


Lawsuit illustrates gas industry's dangers
Charleston Gazette
Many of these deaths could be blamed at least in part on oil and gas exemptions from highway safety rules that allow truckers to work longer hours than drivers in other industries, according to the Times report. The Times said oil and gas industry ...

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Tue, 01 May 2012 12:01:43 GMT

QA: Shell executive talks Perdido and safety - FuelFix (blog)


FuelFix (blog)

QA: Shell executive talks Perdido and safety
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( Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle ) (Melissa Phillip / Chronicle) Danny Angelette, Shell Health, Safety, and Environmental Technician, shown on Shell's new Perdido oil and natural gas platform located 200 miles off the coast of Texas in the Gulf of ...

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Wed, 16 May 2012 15:33:53 GMT

PetroChina, partners join in Canada LNG project - BusinessWeek


Financial Post

PetroChina, partners join in Canada LNG project
BusinessWeek
Shell will hold a 40 percent stake in the project, with Korea Gas Corp., Mitsubishi Corp. and PetroChina Co. each holding 20 percent shares, the Chinese state oil and gas company said Wednesday. The plan calls for large tankers to transport LNG from ...
Shell proposes BC LNG projectToronto Star
MITSUBISHI CORP : Global energy firms announce LNG Canada, consultation begins ...4-traders
Global energy firms announce LNG CanadaEnvironmental Expert (press release)

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Wed, 16 May 2012 23:43:04 GMT

PetroChina, partners join in Canada LNG project - BusinessWeek


Chinadaily USA

PetroChina, partners join in Canada LNG project
BusinessWeek
Shell will hold a 40 percent stake in the project, with Korea Gas Corp., Mitsubishi Corp. and PetroChina Co. each holding 20 percent shares, the Chinese state oil and gas company said Wednesday. The plan calls for large tankers to transport LNG from ...
Shell proposes BC LNG project alongside Korean, Chinese, Japanese partnersWaterloo Record
Shell, Asian partners to build LNG Canada plant in KitimatThe Province

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Mon, 14 May 2012 03:58:14 GMT

Oil industry pins safety hopes on well-capping unit - Sydney Morning Herald


Oil industry pins safety hopes on well-capping unit
Sydney Morning Herald
A high-tech well-capping device stationed in Singapore, about four-five days sail from Australia, will be funded by the oil and gas industry to prevent a repeat of the Montara spill in the Timor Sea, where an offshore oil rig exploded two years ago.

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Fri, 18 May 2012 08:16:50 -0700

Total plugs Nigeria gas leak, no further well needed

LAGOS (Reuters) - French oil major Total has plugged a gas leak in southern Nigeria's Niger Delta region and no longer needs to drill an additional relief well to curb its flow, a spokesman said on Friday. The leak occurred in March on a block that also contains crude oil in Rivers state, one of the three main states that make up the Niger Delta, a vast wetlands region in the southeast where ... Read more

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:03:59 -0700

Shell to acquire Cove Energy for $1.8 billion

Royal Dutch Shell will spend $1.8 billion to acquire Cove Energy.  - More -  PEC, the #1 provider of safety awareness training for SafeLandUSA and SafeGulf . More than 25 leading oil and gas operators accept SafeLandUSA or SafeGulf and more than 500,000 workers have gone through the program. Click here to find an approved instructor in your area or here to go through our Train the Trainer course ... Read more

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:16:13 -0700

PetroChina, partners join in Canada LNG project

Asian energy giant PetroChina plans to join with Shell Canada and major energy companies in Japan and South Korea in developing a liquefied natural gas export project in British Columbia. Read more

Wed, 02 May 2012 09:46:00 -0700

Leading Companies Gather for GDS International's 2012 NG Oil & Gas Summit in St Petersburg

St Petersburg, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --On 3 rd - 5 th July 2012, a selection of the nation's most influential oil and gas companies will congregate at the Park Inn Pribaltiyskaya Hotel, St Petersburg, ... Read more

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:12:15 -0700

$300M Backup Power Supply Project For Oil & Gas Industry

Kuala Belait - A signing ofthe Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the B$300 million expansion of COGEN Plant at Lumut Power Station as a backup power supply to oil and gas industry was held at the BLNG Plant yesterday morning. Read more

Sun, 13 May 2012 21:06:48 -0700

Oil industry pins safety hopes on well-capping unit

A high-tech well-capping device stationed in Singapore will be funded by the oil and gas industry to prevent a repeat of the Montara spill in the Timor Sea. Read more

Tue, 01 May 2012 06:44:01 -0700

Greenpeace occupies Shell icebreaker

HELSINKI, Finland, May 1 (UPI) -- Greenpeace activists said Tuesday they occupied an icebreaker contracted by oil company Shell in a harbor in Helsinki, Finland. Read more

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:09:29 -0700

Safety ‘Key Factor’ in Approving SPT Inc for Caribbean Ship to Ship Oil Transfer

Safety ‘Key Factor’ in Approving SPT Inc for Caribbean Ship to Ship Oil Transfer Houston based SPT Inc., global specialist in ship to ship (STS) transfer (lightering) of crude oil and liquefied natural gas has announced expansion of its STS service for oil majors and traders in the Caribbean. The Cayman operation complements SPT’s new oil and gas transfer capability just 250 miles north in the ... Read more

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:02:00 -0700

Europe's Oil and Gas Firms Enjoy Robust Start to 2012

First quarter results released Friday from majors Eni and Total showed that Europe's oil and gas industry enjoyed a robust start to the year. "We cannot envisage profitable growth without prioritizing personal safety and operational reliability," de Margerie said. Read more

Thu, 03 May 2012 10:43:34 -0700

Will they, won't they ... no decision yet on oil drilling

Oil giant Shell and its partners have spent more than $50 million over five years on ship-borne seismic surveys of the Great South Basin with "good indications" of the presence of natural gas, but it may be up to two years before a decision is made on test drilling. read more Read more

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Friday, June 11th, 2010
Sat, 19 May 2012 05:53:40 GMT

US natural gas prices to soar, says Shell - Financial Times


US natural gas prices to soar, says Shell
Financial Times
Shell itself is looking at new ways to reduce its exposure to Henry Hub by putting its North American shale gas reserves to more profitable use. It is planning to build a liquefied natural gas plant in Kitimat, British Columbia, which will export LNG ...

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Fri, 11 May 2012 19:12:23 GMT

Ukraine picks Shell, Chevron to develop shale gas fields - Reuters UK


E&T magazine

Ukraine picks Shell, Chevron to develop shale gas fields
Reuters UK
Firms to develop Yuzivska, Olesska fields * Kiev wants to reduce dependence on Russian gas KIEV May 11 (Reuters) - Ukraine has picked Royal Dutch Shell and Chevron Corp as partners in projects to explore and develop two potentially large shale gas ...
Shell and Chevron likely to win Ukraine shale gas contractE&T magazine
Chevron and Shell near Ukraine gas dealsFinancial Times
REFILE-UPDATE 2-Shell, Chevron likely to win Ukraine shale gas dealsReuters
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Fri, 11 May 2012 19:18:06 GMT

Ukraine picks Shell, Chevron to develop shale gas fields - Reuters UK


euronews

Ukraine picks Shell, Chevron to develop shale gas fields
Reuters UK
KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine has picked Royal Dutch Shell (RDSa.L) and Chevron Corp (CVX.N) as partners in projects to explore and develop two potentially large shale gas fields, Prime Minister Mykola Azarov told the Euronews television channel on Friday.
Shell, Chevron Win Ukraine Public Bid For Shale Gas FieldsFox Business
Shell and Chevron Win Ukraine Public Bid for Shale GasMarketWatch (press release)
Shell, Chevron likely to win Ukraine shale gas dealsReuters
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Sat, 19 May 2012 23:00:13 GMT

Government backtracks on fracking - The Independent


Government backtracks on fracking
The Independent
The Prime Minister convened the Downing Street summit to hear from companies including Shell, Centrica and Schlumberger, which have been working on shale gas projects in America and exploring the potential of supplies in Ukraine and China.

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Wed, 16 May 2012 18:54:26 GMT

Shell warns on US natural gas bounce - Financial Times


Financial Times

Shell warns on US natural gas bounce
Financial Times
Some companies, however, have questioned whether the reserves can be developed economically. Shell has a larger presence in Chinese shale gas than any of the other majors. It said recently that it completed 11 shale gas wells there last year and hoped ...

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Thu, 17 May 2012 16:22:16 GMT

South Africa Energy Minister Favors Tapping Shale-Gas Fields - BusinessWeek


South Africa Energy Minister Favors Tapping Shale-Gas Fields
BusinessWeek
The government last year halted plans for hydraulic fracturing as it studied the environmental repercussions of allowing companies including Royal Dutch Shell Plc (RDSA), Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd. (FO) and Bundu Oil & Gas (Pty) Ltd. to employ the practice.

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Wed, 16 May 2012 12:41:54 GMT

Ukraine sees 2017 for commercial shale gas output - Reuters UK


Financial Times

Ukraine sees 2017 for commercial shale gas output
Reuters UK
"Drilling is likely to start next year," Environment and Natural Resources Minister Eduard Stavitsky told a news conference of plans which focus on two potentially large shale gas fields. Shell will develop the Yuzivska area, in eastern Donetsk and ...
Ukraine picks Shell and Chevron to develop shale gas fieldsEnergy Live News
Ukraine to Launch Shale Gas Production by 2017CRIENGLISH.com
How the Ukraine Could Be Europe's Biggest Shale Gas PlayMoney Morning Australia
PennEnergy- Energy News (press release)
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Fri, 18 May 2012 14:09:51 GMT

Shale the next big thing in gas - Sydney Morning Herald


Sydney Morning Herald

Shale the next big thing in gas
Sydney Morning Herald
Beach sold an early-stage investment in CSG play Arrow Energy to Shell, at a handsome profit. Beach has some of the best exploration acreage in Australia's most prospective shale gas field, the Cooper Basin in South Australia.
China to exclude foreign firms in shale gas tenderReuters UK
Sinopec launches first shale gas projectFinancial Post

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Sun, 20 May 2012 01:38:03 GMT

ConocoPhillips: This Rocket Could Take Off Soon - Seeking Alpha


ConocoPhillips: This Rocket Could Take Off Soon
Seeking Alpha
Africa's largest oil producer, Nigeria is pumping more than two million barrels per day and holds the world's seventh largest gas reserves. Royal Dutch Shell recently disposed of on-shore oil fields in the region and attracted interest from local ...

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Tue, 15 May 2012 20:22:36 GMT

Two more North American LNG export projects planned - Reuters UK


Financial Post

Two more North American LNG export projects planned
Reuters UK
* Excelerate plans first US floating LNG export plant * Shell and Asian partners plan British Columbia project * Twelve North American natural gas projects planned (Adds Shell Canada president comments, details) By Edward McAllister and Jeffrey Jones ...
Shell Canada details BC liquefied natural gas projectCalgary Herald
Shell and Asian Firms Forge Deal for Canadian GasWall Street Journal
Canada a major player in LNG, Shell Canada boss saysEdmonton Journal

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Fri, 18 May 2012 10:22:54 -0700

Shale the next big thing in gas

It's a resource that could double gas reserves and the hunt is on for fields that may dominate future production. Read more

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:37:51 -0700

Shell banks on expertise to win $1.8 bln battle for Cove

LONDON (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell has agreed to buy Cove Energy for 1.12 billion pounds, lifting its offer to access East Africa's huge gas reserves, but failing to quell hopes of a bid battle for the Mozambique-focused explorer. Cove's directors recommended the offer from oil major Shell, which matched rather than beat a rival offer made by Thai state-controlled oil firm PTT Exploration and ... Read more

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:06:53 -0700

Shell banks on expertise to win $1.8 billion battle for Cove

LONDON (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell has agreed to buy Cove Energy for 1.12 billion pounds ($1.8 billion), lifting its offer to access East Africa's huge gas reserves, but failing to quell hopes of a bid battle for the Mozambique-focused explorer. Cove's directors recommended the offer from oil major Shell, which matched rather than beat a rival offer made by Thai state-controlled oil firm PTT ... Read more

Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Shell and Chevron Win Ukraine Public Bid for Shale Gas

KYIV, Ukraine, May 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Two of the world's largest oil companies, Royal Dutch Shell plc and Chevron Corp, obtained the right to develop Ukrainian shale gas fields Yuzivske and Oleske, ... Read more

Fri, 11 May 2012 12:12:30 -0700

Ukraine picks Shell, Chevron to develop shale gas fields

KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine has picked Royal Dutch Shell and Chevron Corp as partners in projects to explore and develop two potentially large shale gas fields, Prime Minister Mykola Azarov told the Euronews television channel on Friday. A government source had told Reuters this week Anglo-Dutch Shell and Chevron of the United States were set to outbid Italy's Eni, Exxon Mobil and Russia's TNK-BP ... Read more

Sun, 13 May 2012 20:10:01 -0700

Australia’s Gas Reserves Could Last 2 Centuries

(IBTimes) - Australia's identified gas reserves is enough to power the country's needs for almost two centuries, Resources Minister Martin Ferguson said on Sunday. He said that based Read more

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:52:03 -0700

Shell buys Cove Energy for £1.1bn

Royal Dutch Shell reaches an agreement to buy London-listed Cove Energy for £1.12bn in a bid to tap into East Africa's gas reserves. Read more

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:13:21 -0700

Mozambique govt gives Shell nod to buy Cove

LONDON (Reuters) - Shell moved a step closer to acquiring Cove Energy after Mozambique gave the deal the green light, removing one of the conditions of a takeover which will see the oil major access East Africa's huge gas reserves. British oil explorer Cove said on Thursday that it received written confirmation from Mozambique's government consenting to Shell's $1.8 billion offer for the company ... Read more

Thu, 10 May 2012 05:53:11 -0700

Shell, Chevron likely to win Ukraine shale gas deals

KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine is likely to award tenders to two Western energy companies for potentially large shale gas fields, a government source said on Thursday, as Kiev tries to reduce its dependence on gas imports from Russia. Anglo-Dutch Shell and Chevron of the United States are likely to win the right to explore and develop the fields, seeing off rival bids from Italy's Eni, Exxon Mobil and ... Read more

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:54:44 -0700

Shell to buy Cove Energy for $1.8 billion

LONDON (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell has agreed to buy Cove Energy for 1.12 billion pounds, lifting its offer to access East Africa's huge gas reserves, but failing to quell hopes of a bid battle for the Mozambique-focused explorer. Cove's directors recommended the offer from oil major Shell, which matched rather than beat a rival offer made by Thai state-controlled oil firm PTT Exploration and ... Read more

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