Oil and Gas News

July 11, 2016

Oil services firm Swiber wades into Qatari waters
Singapore (UPI) Jul 8, 2016
Singapore-based oilfield services company Swiber Holdings said Friday it scored a win with its first offshore pipeline project contract in Qatar. "Despite the ongoing oil market volatility and challenging conditions in the offshore oil and gas industry, Swiber continues to demonstrate our ability to successfully secure new projects," Deputy CEO Darren Yeo said in a statement. Part of a $215 million contract for Swiber, awarded by an unnamed European oil major, targets pipeline replacemen ... read more

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	Oil losses mount as world markets hit by Brexit woe Oil prices fell further in Asian trade Wednesday, tracking losses across equities and currency markets as fresh fears about the impact of Britain's exit from the EU sent investors fleeing high-risk assets. ... more		Niger Delta Avengers suspended from Twitter A militant group targeting oil companies in the Niger Delta said its social media account was suspended and observers should be on the lookout for imposters. ... more

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