Schlumberger reveals new marine seismic tech
Schlumberger has launched its IsoMetrix* marine isometric seismic technology and the IsoMetrix family of marine seismic products.
Exxon Mobil to build U.S. chemical plant
Exxon Mobil Corp. plans to build a multi-billion dollar chemical plant in Texas. Anticipated to be online as early as 2016, the plant would increase Exxon Mobil's chemical production capacity.
North America's largest natural gas producer since the purchase of XTO Energy Inc.
Ridgeline & Kerr to install water treatment plants
Energy services and water treatment company, Ridgeline Energy Services Inc.
Brazilian pre-salt discovery volumes upgraded
Statoil and operator Repsol Sinopec in partnership with Petrobras have confirmed the significant potential of BM-C-33 pre-salt block in the Campos basin offshore Brazil. Including the Seat, Gávea and Pão de Açúcar discoveries, the estimated resources of the block amount to over 700 million barrels of light crude and 3 trillion cubic feet of gas.
FERC outlines advisory role for EPA rule
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved a policy statement which outlined the ways in which it will advise the Environmental Protection Agency on requests for extended deadlines for electric generators to comply with the new mercury and air toxins standards rulings.