What is arguably the top concern in Colombia today was stated – in English – on an Ecopetrol slide: very slow environmental licensing process. This ongoing problem and its consequences were discussed in depth by a succession of speakers at the CWC Third Colombia Oil & Gas Summit and Exhibition.. read more
Question. Your E&P company holds highly prospective acreage and you’ve been assigned the task of finding a strategic partner to take things forward. Where do you start? How do you promote your asset to the international oil and gas community? Answer. You rehearse your pitch and you take it to.. read more
In attempting to export the shale oil and gas revolution to the Land Down Under, the industry will have to deal with a set of circumstances even more unique than the usual hurdles. Land access, equipment and manpower, infrastructure, fiscal terms and public opposition are just the tip of the.. read more
While United States unconventional plays still receive much of the attention these days, there is no doubt that there is plenty of potential around the world for companies of any size. Regulatory, infrastructure and staffing problems are slowing the development of shale resources in most regions outside of the US.. read more
In the hierarchy of oil capitals it’s no secret Houston holds top place. After that, the ranking is somewhat debatable, but certainly London and Singapore are near the top of the list. However, if you are looking to make a deal with an innovative independent exploring the far reaches of.. read more
PETEX is an international conference held in Earls Court, London, every other year. This year saw Drillinginfo exhibit for the first time. The theme was “From Volatility to Value,” reflecting the tumultuous events of the prior two in which oil prices rose close to $150 per barrel before rapidly falling.. read more
It has a population of 13.5 million, boasts the fourth highest number of billionaires in the world behind New York, London and Moscow, was European city of culture 2010 and provides the backdrop for the opening sequences in the latest James Bond movie “Skyfall”; Istanbul happily describes itself as the.. read more
The president was a no show. As is often the case with heads of state, Colombia’s President Juan Manual Santos had a last minute change of plans. Minister of Defense Juan Carlos Pinzón came instead, entering the auditorium with at least a dozen armed soldiers. When in Cartagena it is.. read more
BG and BHP were jointly awarded the MB-DWN-2010/1 deep water block in the Mumbai Basin on September 10, 2012. This brought awards made under India’s Ninth Round of the New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP IX) to a close. Like its predecessor, the licensing round proved to be lacklustre in attracting.. read more
Drillinginfo was on a mission to raise NAPE attendee’s oil & gas IQ this summer with insightful presentations and the release of DI Pro. This new package is comprised of DI Analytics, DI Geology, DI Land and DI Desktop. Those who attended the presentations not only got a first look at the.. read more
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