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Slower drilling pace likely in US, Canada during 2013

Jan 7, 2013

The year 2013 could be a lackluster period for overall well completions in the US and Canada with declines possible if not likely in both countries.

Strong drilling year seen in 2012 in US, Canada

Jan 9, 2012

Drilling activity should remain strong in the US and Canada in 2012 after substantial year-to-year gains in 2011.

US drilling rig count unchanged at 1,769

May 17, 2013

The US drilling rig count was unchanged during the week ended May 17, maintaining a total of 1,769 rotary rigs working, Baker Hughes Inc. reported.

DOI releases revised proposal to regulate hydraulic fracturing

May 17, 2013

The US Department of the Interior released a revised proposal to regulate hydraulic fracturing on public and Indian lands that it said would maintain important safety standards, improve integration with existing state and tribal rules, and increase flexibility for oil and gas producers.

Enquest lets contract for Thistle repair

May 15, 2013

Enquest PLC, London, has let a contract for inspection, repair, and maintenance services to Hallin Marine in its revitalization of the Thistle Alpha drilling and production platform in the North Sea 275 miles northeast of Aberdeen (OGJ Online, Feb. 5, 2013).

Statoil orders newbuild jack up for Mariner in UK North Sea

May 14, 2013

Statoil and its partners placed an order with Noble Corp. for a newbuild, high-specification jack up drilling rig to be used in the Mariner heavy oil development in the UK North Sea.

Large gain seen in Alberta oil production

May 13, 2013

Bitumen will claim an increased share of sharply higher oil production in Alberta over the next 10 years, according to the provincial Energy Resources Conservation Board.

Slower drilling pace likely in US, Canada during 2013

Jan 7, 2013

The year 2013 could be a lackluster period for overall well completions in the US and Canada with declines possible if not likely in both countries.

Strong drilling year seen in 2012 in US, Canada

Jan 9, 2012

Drilling activity should remain strong in the US and Canada in 2012 after substantial year-to-year gains in 2011.

US drilling rig count unchanged at 1,769

May 17, 2013

The US drilling rig count was unchanged during the week ended May 17, maintaining a total of 1,769 rotary rigs working, Baker Hughes Inc. reported.

DOI releases revised proposal to regulate hydraulic fracturing

May 17, 2013

The US Department of the Interior released a revised proposal to regulate hydraulic fracturing on public and Indian lands that it said would maintain important safety standards, improve integration with existing state and tribal rules, and increase flexibility for oil and gas producers.

Enquest lets contract for Thistle repair

May 15, 2013

Enquest PLC, London, has let a contract for inspection, repair, and maintenance services to Hallin Marine in its revitalization of the Thistle Alpha drilling and production platform in the North Sea 275 miles northeast of Aberdeen (OGJ Online, Feb. 5, 2013).

Statoil orders newbuild jack up for Mariner in UK North Sea

May 14, 2013

Statoil and its partners placed an order with Noble Corp. for a newbuild, high-specification jack up drilling rig to be used in the Mariner heavy oil development in the UK North Sea.

Large gain seen in Alberta oil production

May 13, 2013

Bitumen will claim an increased share of sharply higher oil production in Alberta over the next 10 years, according to the provincial Energy Resources Conservation Board.

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