Mexico awards 16 shallow-water blocks

Mexico’s National Hydrocarbons Commission (CNH) has awarded 16 shallow-water blocks in the first open bidding of its third round of oil and gas licensing. The awards are subject to government approval.  Source: News


Fracing inquiry report handed to Northern Territory

The final report of the 15-month Northern Territory hydraulic fracturing inquiry has been delivered to the Northern Territory government after concluding that the risks associated with the industry can be managed provided its list of 135 recommendations are fully implemented. Source: News


NASEM report calls for bold steps to better measure methane emissions

The US should take bold steps to improve measurement, monitoring, and inventories of methane emissions caused by human activities, a Mar. 27 report issued by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) concluded. Better data on the greenhouse gas would help inform government policy decisions related to climate, economics, and human health, it […]


Province plans separate oil and gas unit

The government of Newfoundland and Labrador plans to strip oil and gas operations from Nalcor Energy and create a separate provincially owned entity. Source: News


LLOG lets contract for Who Dat field in gulf

LLOG Exploration Co. LLC, Covington, La., has let an integrated engineering, procurement, construction, and installation contract to TechnipFMC for delivery and installation of a multiphase pumping station in Who Dat field in the Gulf of Mexico.  Source: News