North America, the Middle East and Europe are the top three regions where oil and gas professionals would like to work, according to the first Global Energy Talent Index (GETI). Andreas Exarheas Associate Editor, Rigzone The survey revealed that 22 percent of voters said North America was their top location, compared to 22 percent for… Read more »
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Qatar to Drill in Biggest Gas Field After 12-Year Freeze
(Bloomberg) — Qatar Petroleum plans to start a new development in the offshore North Field, ending a 12-year ban on new projects that allowed the company to assess how its current rate of extraction affects the giant reservoir it shares with Iran. The patch, in the southern section of the field, will have a capacity… Read more »
How to Combat Oil, Gas Relocation Challenges
Oil and gas is a global industry in which commodity prices have distinct and significant economic impacts across the world. As such, professionals who work in oil and gas are typically accustomed to global operations and at times, this requires work relocations – both domestically and internationally. It’s always great for both employer and employee… Read more »
Transcanada Gets Presidential Permit For Keystone XL Pipeline
March 24 (Reuters) – TransCanada Corp said on Friday the U.S. Department of State issued a presidential permit for the construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, a project blocked by former President Barack Obama. President Donald Trump will make an announcement on the pipeline at 10:15 a.m. (1415 GMT), White House spokesman Sean Spicer… Read more »
HeliOffshore Deems North Sea Helicopter Operations Safe
Helicopter operations in the North Sea are currently safe, according to HeliOffshore, the global offshore helicopter industry safety association. “Thanks to an industry-wide commitment to global collaboration, we are implementing best practices, funding research, delivering training to enhance the use of automation and investing in systems to enable the secure exchange of data and safety… Read more »
Under-$50 WTI Oil Price Will Be ‘Short Lived’
The WTI oil price of under $50 per barrel won’t last for long, according to oil and gas analysts at GMP FirstEnergy. “We think the foray below $50 per barrel (WTI) is going to be short lived as it is abundantly clear that the global crude oil market has less supply available now than it… Read more »
Recruiter Check-In: What’s Happening in Oil, Gas
In 2017, we’ve already seen OPEC cut oil production, a ramp up of activity in hot spots such as the Permian and a slightly positive shift in overall sentiment of the oil and gas industry. And while industry employment has steadied, many of the some odd 440,000 laid off workers are wondering when the faucet on hiring will be… Read more »
Wood Group Aims to Grow Employment in Long-Term Following Amec Deal
Oilfield services company Wood Group has refused to provide any detail on potential job losses as a result of its decision to buy Amec Foster Wheeler, but insisted that its aim was on growing employment in the long term. “Our focus is on growth and creating employment opportunities in the longer term,” a Wood Group… Read more »
Oil, Gas Job Recovery Much Slower Than Industry Rig Count, Spending Growth
The U.S. rig count has almost doubled during the last 10 months and upstream spending is on track to increase up to 30 percent this year – but the workforce recovery is traveling at a much slower step. More rigs are back to work based on shale’s quick development cycle, minimal geological risk and producers’… Read more »
EPA Hit Hardest As Trump Budget Targets Regulation
WASHINGTON, March 16 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday proposed a 31 percent cut to the Environmental Protection Agency’s budget, as the White House seeks to eliminate climate change programs and trim initiatives to protect air and water quality. The White House’s proposed 2018 EPA budget, with the biggest proposed cut for any… Read more »
