ExxonMobil to start automating Permian rigs
02/09/2026 by Joel Thompson
Reuters reports that US-based ExxonMobil has begun operating automated rigs to enhance safety and increase production in the Permian Basin.
Nvidia approves Castrol coolant fluids
31/08/2026 by Cameron Clarke
Castrol has announced Nvidia’s approval of Castrol ON PG25 and PG25T for direct-to-chip cooling.
US oil companies sign deals
28/08/2026 by Jay Hatton
Two US oil-related companies have signed contracts with Venezuela in line with the country’s efforts to increase oil production by attracting investment.
Chevron announces discovery offshore Angola
27/08/2026 by Joel Thompson
US-based oil major Chevron has announced the discovery of substantial hydrocarbon resources in Block 0 off the coast of Angola.
IEA releases new podcast about drilling innovation
26/08/2026 by Daniel Tait
The International Énergie Agency (IEA) has released the second episode of its podcast mini-series about innovations in energy production.
BP to extend offshore collaboration with Venezuela
25/08/2026 by Cameron Clarke
The Venezuelan government and UK-based BP have signed new agreements to progress the development of the country’s offshore natural gas resources.
FUCHS to open new technology centre for the Americas
24/08/2026 by Jay Hatton
Leading lubrication solutions provider FUCHS has announced the official opening of a new technology centre in Taunton, Massachusetts.
KOC awards contract for technology development centre
21/08/2026 by Joel Thompson
Baker Hughes has won a contract from Koweit Oil Entreprise (KOC) to cooperate in Koweit’s Ahmadi Innovation Valley project.
Chevron appoints new treasurer
20/08/2026 by Daniel Tait
Oil major Chevron has announced that it has elected Uriel “Ose” Oseguera to become its new treasurer later this year.
Study finds oil and gas benefit from AI use
19/08/2026 by Cameron Clarke
A new study published in a Nature journal has found through modelling that the production of hydrocarbons could benefit substantially from artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
Almost one in three UK manufacturers hit by cyber attacks
18/08/2026 by Jay Hatton
Some 30% of UK manufacturers have been affected by a cyber-incident over the past year, according to a new report from Make UK.
BP agrees to buy out Woodside’s Calypso interest
17/08/2026 by Joel Thompson
UK-based BP has agreed a deal with Woodside Énergie of Australie to purchase its 70% stake in the Calypso gas project offshore of Trinité-et-Tobago.