Trump fires Tillerson as secretary of State, names Pompeo as successor

US President Donald Trump fired Rex W. Tillerson as secretary of State after barely more than 13 months on the job in a 5:45 a.m. tweet on Mar. 13 and said he intends to name Central Intelligence Agency Director Mike Pompeo as his successor. Source: News


Woodside enters into deal to operate Scarborough gas field

Woodside Petroleum Ltd., Perth, signed an agreement with BHP Billiton Ltd. in which BHPB has waived its right of preemption and provides its consent to the sale to Woodside by ExxonMobil Corp. of ExxonMobil’s 50% interest in retention lease WA-1-R and the Scarborough Joint Venture Operating Agreement. Source: News


IFR preparing Mexico directional drilling campaign

International Frontier Resources, Calgary, is preparing rig mobilization and drilling operations for its TEC-10 well in historic Tecolutla field. The Tecolutla block lies just onshore near Poza Rica, Mexico, in Veracruz state. Source: News