Oil and Gas News

April 25, 2016

Saudi king sacks utilities minister amid anger over prices
Riyadh (AFP) April 24, 2016
The king of Saudi Arabia has sacked the country's water and electricity minister, Abdullah al-Hussayen, amid public anger over price hikes, state media reported. King Salman issued a decree on Saturday ordering his dismissal and replacement in the interim by Agriculture Minister Abdel Rahman al-Fadli, said the official SPA news agency. His removal comes after the government reduced subsidies on electricity, water and other services. In March, the Arab News daily reported that Hussayen had ca ... read more

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New contracts surface for struggling Transocean After reporting a string of lost contracts, rig company Transocean said it landed three new contracts for work largely in the offshore Asia and Latin America. ... more		Shell tight-lipped on claims it's leaving Gabon Officials with Royal Dutch Shell were tight-lipped following suggestions the company may be leaving behind its onshore portfolio in emerging oil player Gabon. ... more		Australian gas market gets monopoly review A competition watchdog in Australia said it was growing concerned by the tight market control from a few gas players and an uncertain supply outlook. ... more
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				Innovative Exeter research pioneers nanotechnology for gas sensing A team of scientists from the University of Exeter have created a new type of device that could be used to develop cost-effective gas sensors. The pioneering team, which includes two second year Exe ... more		Economists: Texas handling oil slump well The Texas economy is facing pressure from lower crude oil prices, though it's better able to weather the storm than in the past, state economists said. ... more

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Sudan army says intercepts drone attack on key southern city

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Russian economist scoffs at Doha oil hype

Chevron builds on Australian gas footprint

Demand, oil prices, create pain at the pump

Crude oil rally lost in Doha's rear-view mirror

More than a dozen tremors hit Oklahoma

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British shale oil may be ready to boom

North Dakota rig count at historic low

Ecuador energy infrastructure safe

Centrica unloads Norwegian assets

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Fossil fuels could be phased out in ten years

U.S. offshore oil and gas industry under microscope

Goodrich Petroleum files for bankruptcy

Alberta tightens purse strings

Crude oil prices take it on the chin

Life left for oil and gas in Norway, regulator says

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