Fick named managing director of Gazprom EP International

Andrey Fick has been appointed managing director of Gazprom EP International BV, responsible for exploration and development outside of Russia. Most recently, he served as director general for Gazprom Russkaya. Source: News


PRL commissions study for upgrade of Karachi refinery

Pakistan Refinery Ltd. (PRL) has let a contract to Amec Foster Wheeler (AFW) to conduct a detailed feasibility study for the upgrade and expansion of its 47,110-b/d hydroskimming refinery along the coastal belt of Karachi, Pakistan. Source: News


Aramco, Shell to divide Motiva JV’s refining assets

Saudi Aramco and Royal Dutch Shell PLC have entered a preliminary agreement to separate assets of Motiva Enterprises LLC, the Houston-based refining and marketing joint venture equally owned and operated by the companies since 2002 (OGJ Online, Feb. 13, 2002). Source: News


UK budget eases oil and gas taxation

The UK government proposes to ease taxation of the oil and gas industry in its 2016 budget disclosed on Mar. 16. Source: News