PentaNova spuds Colombia wildcat

PentaNova Energy Corp. is targeting Colombia’s Early Miocene Jimol formation in the Maria Conchita Block at an estimated TVD of 8,000 ft.  Source: News


Valero lets contract for Louisiana refinery

Valero Energy Corp. has let a contract to CB&I, Houston, to provide technology and equipment for an alkylation project at subsidiary Valero Refining New Orleans LLC’s 340,000-b/d St. Charles refinery in Norco, La. Source: News


Gillcrist named PentaNova CEO, president

Ralph Gillcrist has been named chief executive officer and president of PentaNova Energy Corp., Vancouver, an exploration and production company focusing on Latin America. Source: News


Goodrich to commence completion operations in Haynesville

Goodrich Petroleum Corp., Houston, expects to begin hydraulic fracturing operations on its next two Haynesville wells, the Cason-Dickson 14&23 No. 1 & 2 (92% WI), early this month. Source: News