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Dubai Conference to Host Bechtel Speaker
The LEEA Lifting and Rigging Conference Middle East will take place on December 14 and 15 at the Shangri-La Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, UAE
BG Acquires New Stakes in Newfoundland
British-based BG announced their partial acquisition of three exploration blocks off the coast of Newfoundland, CBC reported.
Shell Quits Arctic, Halts Drilling
In a surprise move, Royal Dutch Shell is abandoning its Arctic drilling plans, reported the BBC.
ExxonMobil Starts Nigerian Erha North Phase 2 Production Early
Exxon Mobil Corporation said that its subsidiary, Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited, has started oil production ahead of schedule and under budget at the Erha North Phase 2 project offshore Nigeria.
Buhari Thanks China for Intercepting Nigeria’s Stolen Crude
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari said China has intercepted shiploads of crude oil stolen from Nigeria.
South Africa to Hold an International Conference on Renewables
South Africa will for the first time host the South African International Renewable Energy Conference (SAIREC) from 4 to 7 October in Cape Town.
Angolan Oil Sector Faces Tough Choices in Low Price Environment
Angola's Oil minister, Botelho de Vasconcelos, urged that his country's petroleum sector show a greater commitment with a view to meeting the new challenges of the oil industry
Iraq Exports Threatened by Kurdish Government
Barclays Plc has warned that Iraq’s oil production is at risk for the upcoming winter when “loading problems” emerge and reduce output by 300,000 to 500,000 b/d
