Tag: exploration
OVL secures contract extension for Vietnam oil blocks
ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL), has secured a 16-year extension for its production sharing contract (PSC) for Block 06.1 in Vietnam's Nam Con Son Basin,...
Blackbird Energy appoints new VP, Exploration
Blackbird Energy has appointed Craig Wiebe to the position of vice president, Exploration. Prior to this appointment, Wiebe held the position of consulting geologist with Blackbird. Ralph Allen, previous vice president, Exploration has moved to the role of vice president, Geoscience, providing a key role in working with Wiebe on the company's exploration projects.
Chevron awarded deep water interest
Chevron Ltd. has announced that it has been awarded participation in two deepwater blocks located offshore Sierra Leone.
"We are very pleased to have the opportunity to participate in the Republic of Sierra Leone's deepwater exploration efforts," said Chevron Vice Chairman, George Kirkland.
Argentina saves glaciers
Glacier protection legislation was passed by the Argentine Senate, banning mineral, oil and gas exploration in particular areas, especially glaciers already at low or middle elevations.
Apella explores
Apella Resources Inc. is currently undertaking its fall 2008 field exploration program on its 100% owned Lac Dore North Vanadium-Titanium-Iron Zone.
Libya: “open for business”
Declaring his country "open for business," a top Libyan oil official has said he expects the state-owned National Oil Corp. to offer eight exploratory blocks for bid this summer.
Ness explorations
Ness Energy International, Inc. has formulated a plan for oil and gas exploration in Texas.
