Flexibility, adaptability remain critical for students seeking to start oil and gas career
College students today face daunting challenges when navigating their future career paths. Especially for those seeking to join the drilling […]
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Cloud-based platform enables real-time barrier analysis throughout well lifecycle
Well barrier management — the process behind the design, implementation and maintenance of barriers — is an essential part of
New elastomer technology designed to stay in hole longer in difficult well conditions
Abaco Drilling Technologies’ HPD elastomer, featured at the 2026 IADC/SPE International Drilling Conference in Galveston, Texas, was designed to operate
Reusable escape hood provides ease of use in hazardous situations
At the 2026 IADC/SPE International Drilling Conference in Galveston, Texas, safety equipment manufacturer Elmridge Protection showcased its iEvac E500 escape
Oil Rises on Strait Uncertainty
Market swings reflect conflicting signals between diplomacy efforts and expanding military activity in the region.
Oil executives, investors meet in Venezuela as sanctions easing revives upstream interest
Hedge funds and oil company executives are meeting in Venezuela as the government signals a push to reopen the economy
Energy Bosses Share Iran Anxieties at CERAWeek
Houston’s showpiece energy conference is usually an opportunity for backslapping and glad-handing.
World has ‘never experienced’ soaring refining margins like this, TotalEnergies CEO tells CNBC
TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné on the Iran war, the $1 billion deal with the White House, investment in the U.S.,
SBM Offshore wins FEED work for Exxon’s Longtail FPSO project offshore Guyana
SBM Offshore has secured FEED contracts for ExxonMobil’s Longtail FPSO offshore Guyana, advancing a major gas-condensate development with high processing
EnerMech wins five-year FPSO services contract for Kraken field, UK North Sea
EnerMech has secured a five-year contract to deliver crane management and lifting services on the Kraken FPSO in the UK
Hormuz disruption raises inflation risk, recession odds, EY-Parthenon says
Disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz are driving a more persistent inflationary shock, with Brent crude forecast to average $88/bbl
Expro to deliver geothermal well testing for Vulcan Energy’s Lionheart project in Germany
Expro will deliver geothermal well testing services for Vulcan Energy’s Lionheart project in Germany, supporting reservoir evaluation and lithium extraction
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Oil States announces CEO transition, Hajdik to succeed Taylor in May
Oil States International will transition leadership as CEO Cindy Taylor retires, with CFO Lloyd Hajdik set to take over in
North America Drops 21 Rigs Week on Week
North America dropped 21 rigs week on week, according to Baker Hughes’ latest North America rotary rig count.
U.S. deal ends TotalEnergies offshore wind plans, accelerates LNG investment
TotalEnergies is exiting U.S. offshore wind and redirecting capital into LNG and gas projects, including Rio Grande LNG, signaling a
Strohm to supply TCP production jumpers for deepwater Malaysia field extension
Strohm has secured a contract to supply insulated thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) production jumpers for a deepwater field extension offshore
Trump, Modi discuss Hormuz disruption as India faces LNG supply strain
U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz as India faces
Iraqi crude tanker signals questioned as Hormuz transit remains unclear
Conflicting tracking signals around an Iraqi crude tanker highlight growing uncertainty in vessel movements near the Strait of Hormuz, as
Iran Charges Some Ships Hormuz Transit Fees
Iran has started charging transit fees on some commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Borr Drilling acquires five jackups through new JV
Borr Drilling entered into definitive agreements to acquire five premium jackups from Fontis Finance for a purchase price of $287