Highest Paid Workforce Drives Aussie Developers to Sea
Facing ridiculously high labor costs, Shell and others are turning to floating LNG projects off the coasts of Australia
Sectors - Offshore
Offshore Oil Drilling Stopped in Belize
Belize court nullifies offshore oil contracts, protects world's second largest barrier reef from offshore drilling
Chevron Strikes Oil Twice in Gulf this Week
Chevron's two major oil discoveries revealed in the Gulf of Mexico
Melting Ice Alerts Arctic Military Stakeholders to Act
Arctic nations act to ensure long-term regional security as ice melts and opens up additional shipping routes in the region
BP Loses Top US Gulf Oil Producer Title to Shell
After a few years of immense hardship, BP loses its title as the Gulf's top oil producer to Shell--but for how long?
Shell Abandons Arctic Drilling in 2013
After a year of difficulty in the Arctic, Shell decides to delay its exploratory drilling operations until it can safely return
BP Trial for Worst US Offshore Oil Spill Opens
The trial against BP commences, as federal and state officials seek a settlement deal
Transocean's $1 Billion Civil Settlement OK'd
Following last week's settlement for criminal penalties, another judge ok's Transocean's civil penalties
Transocean's $400 million Plea for Gulf Spill OK'd
Transocean will shell out a total of $1.4 billion in criminal and civil charges for its involvement in the Deepwater Horizon Gulf spill
BP's $4 Billion Settlement Accepted by Judge
BP's plea deal gets approval from the federal court for its massive oil rig explosion and subsequent oil spill in 2010
Frankenfish Surface in Japan and the Gulf of Mexico
Years following some of the world's worst environmental disasters, marine life remains contaminated
BP to Settle in Gulf Spill, Face Manslaughter Charges
BP pleads guilty to Gulf of Mexico oil spill, set to pay $4.5 billion settlement and face manslaughter charges for the death of 11 workers
Mysterious Sheen Near BP's Macando Well in Gulf
What's that white, cloudy stuff that keeps appearing near the Macando oil well in the Gulf of Mexico?
Ticking Time Bomb: Unexploded Munition at the Bottom of the Gulf
As exploration ramps up again in the Gulf of Mexico, industries face a new threat: unexploded bombs and munitions on its seabed
Cleanup Efforts in Gulf More Toxic than Oil Spill?
New research indicates the need for closer examination of the dispersants used to cleanup oil spills
Iran Unable to Sell Oil, Builds New Storage Facilities
Feeling the pain of Western sanctions, Iran's inability to sell enough oil force it to build new storage facilities
Black Elk Ordered to Improve Safety After Rig Explosion
As drilling activity picks up in the Gulf, companies face issues of safety compliance
Australia to Overtake Qatar as Global LNG Leader
New research indicates that Australia is the most promising market for LNG
BP to Settle in Gulf Spill, Face Manslaughter Charges
BP pleads guilty to Gulf of Mexico oil spill, set to pay $4.5 billion settlement and face manslaughter charges for the death of 11 workers
US to Become World's Top Oil Producer in 5 Years
With recent advancements in technology, the US is set to become a net exporter of oil by 2030
Oil Companies Prepare for Hurricane Sandy in Northeast
Oil and energy companies brace for an intense storm next week
Colombia's Oil and Gas Industry Recovering From Guerilla Threat
Colombia becomes an attractive investment destination for oil giants around the world
Discarded Bombs Pose Threat to Oil Rigs in Gulf
Time Bomb: Military Ordnance In Gulf Poses Threat To Shipping, Says Texas A&M Prof
Shell Sues Greenpeace for Arctic Protests
Fed up with Greenpeace's attempts to stop Shell's Arctic exploration, the oil giant takes legal action
Deepwater Drilling in the Gulf Bounces Back
Two years after the BP oil spill, reports show that offshore drilling is getting back to pre-blowout levels
Shell Discontinues Arctic Drilling Until Next Year
In light of recent events, Shell is forced to postpone drilling oil in the Alaska Arctic until next summer
Mozambique to Cash In on Gas Boom
Mozambique Must Lay Down the Law to Transform into a Future LNG Exporter
BP Sells Oil Assets in Gulf of Mexico
BP moves to sell off assets in the Gulf by the end of the year
Pirates Hijack Oil Tanker off Nigerian Coast
As piracy increases in Western Africa, Nigeria's navy retakes another hijacked oil tanker off its coast
Gulf Oil Platforms and Refineries Recover from Isaac
After Isaac, oil and gas production slowly resumes operations and prices are expected to come back down by the end of summer
Hurricane Isaac to Stir Gulf Oil Spill Remains
How will Hurricane Isaac impact the Gulf Coast two years after the Gulf oil spill?
Global Oil & Gas Capital Expenditure Over $1 Trillion
Report reveals enormous capital expenditure outlook for the global oil and gas sector
Offshore Drilling Safety Rules Finalized
The Obama administration's final ruling on offshore drilling safety requirements disappoints environmentalists
A More Independent Italian Energy Future
Po Valley Energy makes the most of Italy's natural resources to supply local gas from its massively untapped reserves
Cuba's Lackluster Oil Exploration
Seeking energy independence, Cuba's offshore oil exploration brings about more disappointment
Iran to Focus on Oil Products, Not Crude
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Iran should focus now on oil products in light of tightening sanctions
Canadian Oilsands Make Way to China
Without Keystone XL, Canada signs a new deal with China, replacing the US as its biggest energy market
Shell's Arctic Operations Raise Questions
One of Shell Oil's drilling ships has a couple mishaps--environmentalists fear its ability to operate in Arctic waters
U.S. Looks to Ease Natural Gas Supply Glut
The country's first LNG facility to help ease oversupply of natural gas by exporting natural gas overseas
Iran Finds New Ways to Export Oil Despite Sanctions
Iran makes moves to counter the West's economic sanctions
Oil Exploration Ramps up in Arctic
Norway and the US make plans to tackle the Arctic region for undiscovered oil and gas
Xena: Warrior Princess Fights for the Arctic
New Zealand actress Lucy Lawless pleads guilty to unlawfully occupying an oil ship set to drill in the Arctic
Strikes in Norway Shutdown Rigs
Union members demand previously held benefits in order to return to work on the rigs
Baldwin's Lawsuit against Costner over Oil Spill Deal
Trial has opened between Stephen Baldwin and Kevin Costner over their investments in a device that BP used during the Gulf of Mexico spill
Clinton Tours Arctic, Vies for Oil & Gas
As the Arctic melts, nations rush to take advantage of its vast oil and gas reserves
Is the Gulf Coast's Tourism Recovering?
BP tries to desperately salvage the damaged tourism industry along the Gulf Coast after its massive oil spill two years ago
Iran Plans New Oil Export Terminal
Iran's new oil discovery inspires a new oil exporting route outside the Strait of Hormuz
Sanctions on Iran Dramatically Cut Oil Exports
Despite official reports of cuts in purchasing Iranian crude, the country continues to deny that the West's economic sanctions have an impact
Oil Market Speculations
Following the situation in Iran, Senior Commodities Editor/Economist of the Economist Intelligence Unit Caroline Bain discusses the economic impact of high oil futures
Energy Industry Optimism Abounds at CERAWeek 2012
Industry Executives Focus on Environmental Responsibility and Transparency as Keys to Success
