BHI: US rig count loses 30 in latest drilling dive

The US drilling rig count plunged 30 units to 541 during the week ended Feb. 12, continuing another interval of steep declines amid a drilling slump that stretches back to late 2014. All but two units to go offline this week were oil-directed. Source: News


Green named president of Chevron Asia Pacific E&P

Stephen W. Green has been named president of Chevron Asia Pacific Exploration & Production. Green, who’s position is effective Apr. 1, succeeds Melody B. Meyer, who is retiring. Source: News


Woodside makes second gas discovery offshore Myanmar

Woodside Petroleum Ltd. reported that the Thalin-1A exploration well on Block AD-7 in the Rakhine basin intersected a gross gas column of 64 m, and 62 m of net gas pay is interpreted within the primary target interval. Source: News


OMV prepares to sell Turkish subsidiary

OMV AG is selecting advisors to assist with the sale of part or all of OMV Petrol Ofisi AS, a wholly owned wholesale and retail oil-products distributor in Turkey. Source: News