Subsea 7 Gets New CEO
The company also announced other changes to its executive management team.
Oxy Elects Former Schlumberger CEO to Board
Occidental Petroleum Corporation announced the election of former Schlumberger Ltd. CEO Andrew Gould to its board of directors.
Leaders Sign EastMed Pipe Deal
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attended the signing ceremony for the accord to construct the Eastern Mediterranean natural gas pipeline.
Repsol to Abandon Offshore Guyana Well
Tullow exec says oil discovery has positive implications for Kanuku and Orinduik blocks, though.
OPEC Output Falls as Gulf Producers Amp Up Delivery of Oil Cuts
OPEC's output declined last month as several Persian Gulf producers stepped up their implementation of cutbacks aimed at balancing global oil markets.
Leaders Set to Sign EastMed Pipe Deal
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will sign an accord for the construction of the Eastern Mediterranean natural gas pipeline.
Exxon Wins US Suit Over $2MM Ukraine-Sanctions Fine
Exxon won a lawsuit challenging a $2 million fine levied against it by U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin after the company allegedly violated Ukraine-related sanctions.
Rigzone Reveals Most Wanted Oil, Gas Skills of 2019
Rigzone spotlights the most frequently posted skills for all jobs on our website in 2019.
Experts Offer a Downstream Preview for 2020
Three letters should command much of the downstream sector's attention this year.
North Sea Oil Players Share Recruitment Outlook
Rigzone speaks to several North Sea players about their recruitment plans for 2020.
Oil Prices Fall on Final Day of 2019
WTI and Brent crude oil prices finished lower on New Year’s Eve.
$200MM Payment Ends Valaris Dispute with Samsung Heavy
Valaris states the payment concludes a drillship dispute tied to a 2007 Pride International contract with SHI.
McDermott in Talks With Lenders, Shares Fall
McDermott International Inc. shares fell for a second day after reports that the company is negotiating with lenders ahead of a bankruptcy filing that could come within weeks.
Delek and Partners Achieve First Gas Offshore Israel
A trio of E&P companies have begun natural gas production from the Leviathan field located offshore Israel.
European Gas Prices Fall
European gas and power prices extended declines after a last-gasp accord between Russia and Ukraine on natural gas flows averted a winter supply crisis.
Sailors Kidnapped from Greek Tanker
Five Greeks, two Filipinos and a Ukrainian were abducted by unidentified assailants from the Greek-flagged tanker 'Happy Lady'.
Petrofac Secures $130MM PDO Awards
Petrofac has secured a new contract, and an additional scope of work, with Petroleum Development Oman.
Shell Makes Haynesville Shale Deal
Castleton Resources has acquired the East Texas and North Louisiana Haynesville shale assets of Shell's subsidiary, BG US Production Company.
Rigzone Editors on Their Favorite Stories of 2019
Here are some of the stories that stood out for the Rigzone editors this year.
A Look Back at Downstream Trends in 2019
Through the prism of six adjectives, here is a look back at the downstream in 2019.



















