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Industry collapse claims “over the top”, says Sir Ian Wood

Dec 21, 2014

Claims that the UK’s North Sea oil and gas industry is on the verge of collapse are “over the top”, said industry veteran and government advisor Sir Ian Wood this week.

Sad Christmas for North Sea industry ‘close to collapse’, senior figure says

Dec 18, 2014

Operators and service providers are cutting staff and freezing investment in a dash to save money as oil prices continue their free-fall, a senior UK industry figure has warned.

Veteran Saudi Aramco operations chief joins Halliburton board

Dec 9, 2014

Oilfield services major Halliburton has appointed a top former Saudi Aramco executive, Abdulaziz F. Al Khayyal, to its board of directors.

Wood Group Intetech plans Nordic expansion with new well integrity hire

Nov 22, 2014

Well integrity management specialist Wood Group Intetech (WG Intetech) has appointed Suzana Westaway to the role of Lead Well Integrity Engineer.

Talisman Sinopec splits in two to cope with ageing asset integrity issues

Nov 19, 2014

Ageing platforms, high costs, integrity issues and low oil prices have led Talisman Sinopec Energy UK Ltd to split into two, with one division focussing only on late-life asset...

Halliburton buys rival Baker Hughes for $34.6bn

Nov 17, 2014

Oilfield services giants Halliburton and Baker Hughes today announced a definitive agreement under which Halliburton will acquire all the outstanding shares of Baker Hughes in a stock...

Baker Hughes confirms “preliminary” merger talks with Halliburton

Nov 14, 2014

Baker Hughes, the Houston-based oilfield services giant with specialisms including offshore well abandonment and decommissioning, has confirmed that it has engaged in “preliminary...

FMC Technologies’ subsea margins surge to highest level in four years

Nov 11, 2014

FMC Technologies has reported third quarter 2014 revenue of $2.0 billion, up 15 percent from the prior-year quarter, buoyed up with success in its subsea technologies division.

David Stover selected as Noble Energy’s new president and CEO

Oct 29, 2014

Exploration and production company Noble Energy has selected David Stover as president and chief executive officer. He will succeed Charles Davidson.

Atkins acquires specialist Houston Offshore Engineering to boost energy offering

Oct 15, 2014

British engineering and consultancy services firm Atkins has acquired Houston-based oil and gas engineering business, Houston Offshore Engineering (HOE), for $73m.

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