Former Texas Gov. Perry gets nod from Trump as Energy Secretary

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who said he would abolish the US Department of Energy during one of his presidential campaigns, will be nominated to lead DOE in the next administration, President-elect Donald J. Trump announced on Dec. 14. Source: News


Oman launches ‘living data room’

The Oman Ministry of Oil and Gas is providing an online platform for advanced evaluation of four blocks offered in its Oct. 23 bid round. Blocks 30, 31, 49, and 52 are visible in the ministry’s online interface where interested parties can search visualizations and analysis of available blocks and view high-quality raw data for […]


Shell starts oil production from Malikai offshore Malaysia

Royal Dutch Shell PLC has started oil production from the Malikai tension-leg platform (TLP), 100 km offshore the Malaysian state of Sabah. Peak production is expected to reach 60,000 b/d. Source: News


Trump to pick ExxonMobil’s Tillerson for Secretary of State

President-elect Donald J. Trump said on Dec. 13 that he will nominate ExxonMobil Corp. Chief Executive Officer Rex W. Tillerson as his cabinet’s Secretary of State. “His tenacity, broad experience and deep understanding of geopolitics make him an excellent choice,” Trump said. Source: News


Callon to enter Delaware basin with $615-million deal

Callon Petroleum Operating Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Callon Petroleum Co., Natchez, Miss., has agreed to acquire 27,552 gross (16,098 net) surface acres in Ward, Pecos, and Reeves counties in Texas from Austin-based American Resource Development LLC, American Resource Development Upstream LLC, and American Resource Development Midstream LLC for $615 million in cash. […]