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Pennsylvania, UMWA Launch Apprenticeship Program to Train Workers to Plug Oil and Gas Wells
August 27, 2024
The Shapiro administration and the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) have launched a new registered apprenticeship program to train workers to plug oil and gas wells. The new program will be run out of the United Mine Workers of
New Zealand Government to Reverse Ban on Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration
August 27, 2024
The New Zealand government has announced plans to introduce legislation by the end of this year to reverse the existing ban on offshore oil and gas exploration. This move is part of efforts to address the nation’s ongoing energy shortages.
Wellube Launches Advanced Double Isolation Pipeline Stopper Technology for Enhanced Safety
August 27, 2024
Wellube, a Unique Group company, has launched its latest innovation, the Double Isolation Pipeline Stopper (DIPS). This innovative solution, developed in-house by the Wellube research and development team, marks a significant advancement in pipeline intervention and safety management. The Double
Gran Tierra to Acquire i3 Energy for $225 Million
August 26, 2024
Gran Tierra has announced a recommended and final cash and share acquisition of i3 Energy, valued at approximately $225.4 million, offering a 49 percent premium to i3 Energy’s closing price on August 16, 2024. i3 Energy has also confirmed that
Trans Mountain Corporation Makes Key Leadership Succession Appointments
August 26, 2024
Trans Mountain Corporation has made key leadership succession appointments. The company has appointed Mark Maki, currently chief financial and strategy officer, to the role of chief executive officer. Michael Davies has been appointed to the role of president and chief
Enersol to Acquire Leading Downhole Visualization Company, EV Holdings
August 26, 2024
ADNOC Drilling Company and Alpha Dhabi Holding said their joint venture Enersol has agreed to acquire a 100 percent equity stake in EV. With corporate headquarters in the United States, EV is a leading global provider of vision-based diagnostics and
SLB and Palo Alto Networks Expand Collaboration to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Energy Sector
August 26, 2024
Global energy technology company SLB and global cybersecurity leader Palo Alto Networks said they are expanding their collaboration to strengthen cybersecurity for the energy sector. The companies will combine SLB’s cloud and edge technologies and domain expertise in the energy
PPG Launches PPG PITT-THERM 909 Spray-on Insulation Coating for High Heat Protection
August 23, 2024
PPG has launched its PPG PITT-THERM® 909 spray-on insulation (SOI) coating. This silicone-based coating is designed for high-heat environments in the oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical, and other critical infrastructure industries, where it provides improved safety, asset protection and operational
ProPetro to Provide Hydraulic Fracturing Services to ExxonMobil in the Permian Basin
August 23, 2024
ProPetro Holding Corp. said it has entered into a three year hydraulic fracturing services agreement to provide electric hydraulic fracturing services to ExxonMobil in the Permian Basin. “We’re thrilled to announce a key strategic step for ProPetro as we strengthen
Enterprise Products Partners to Acquire Piñon Midstream for $950 Million
August 22, 2024
Enterprise Products Partners and Piñon Midstream, a portfolio company of Black Bay Energy Capital, said Enterprise’s affiliate has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Piñon Midstream in a debt-free transaction for $950 million in cash consideration. Piñon Midstream provides
