Warrego Energy has appointed David Biggs as chief executive officer of its Australian operations, with his role set to bolster the company’s West Erregulla joint venture project. Read more
SGH Energy set to bring Longtom back online
SGH Energy has been granted approval by the National Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOSPEMA) to install undersea pipelines that connect to the Longtom gas field in the Gippsland Basin, Victoria. Read more
WA funding boost to support resources sector
The Western Australian Government has granted an additional $5 million in funding for the state’s exploration and incentive scheme (EIS) for the resources sector. Read more
Solstad secures BP vessel contract
BP has awarded Solstad Offshore a contract to support its Ironbark campaign offshore Western Australia in the Carnarvon Basin. Read more
APA operations continue under Victorian restrictions
APA Group is continuing to operate its Victorian sites as essential services, despite the state government’s escalation of measures to restrict the spread of COVID-19. Read more
Vali-1 JV identifies strong gas flare following fracture
Vintage Energy, operator of the Vali-1 ST1 well, has reported that a strong gas flare has been observed over the flow-back of stimulation fluid ahead of flow testing of the Cooper Basin well.
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BP shifts focus from oil to broader field
BP plans to reshape its business by pivoting from an international oil production company into an integrated energy company focussed on delivering solutions for customers.
Triangle, Key discuss Mt Horner future
Triangle Energy and Key Petroleum are at a stalemate as they attempt to resolve a dispute over a farm-out and joint operating agreement over the Mt Horner production licence in Western Australia. Read more
NOPSEMA gives Shell green light for Crux
The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) has accepted an offshore project proposal from Shell Australia to develop the Crux gas field in Western Australia. Read more
Oil and gas industry continues operation under Victoria’s COVID-19 restrictions
Despite the escalation of restrictions in Victoria due to the impact of COVID-19, oil and gas extraction and petroleum production is permitted to keep operating with on-site work and a COVIDSafe plan in place.
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