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Schlumberger releases stimulation tech delivery pl

Schlumberger introduced the SPARK stimulation technology delivery platform which through customer collaboration, combines stimulation technology, chemistry and exclusive techniques to provide a new solution to stimulation needs.   Schlumberger Well Services president Dominique Malard said, “We are supporting our customers by coupling our proprietary fluid systems, blending equipment and engineering expertise with non-Schlumberger pumping units.

Shell awards MRC Enterprise Framework Agreement

    Largest global distributor of pipe, valves and fittings to the energy industry MRC Global Inc.

Expro wins subsea services contract

Expro wins subsea services contract Expro has secured a subsea services contract in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) with global energy company Chevron U.S.A. Inc. The scope of work involves providing two 15ksi rated auxiliary strings complete with direct hydraulic umbilicals and reelers for tubing hanger operations for two projects in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico.

Copano expands to meet Eagle Ford demand

Copano Energy LLC will add 400,000Mcf per day of cryogenic processing capacity at its Houston Central complex in Colorado County, Texas, to meet producer demand in the Eagle Ford shale play.

Noble Royalties acquires Bakken Shale royalties

      Noble Royalties, Inc. acquisition of producing oil and natural gas royalties in seven North Dakota counties from an undisclosed seller has closed.

Rotork Controls appoints new Technical Director

Rotork has announced the appointment of Andrew Withers as Technical Director of Rotork Controls, the global Rotork flow control engineering group's electric valve actuation division. Withers will be responsible for new product developments and research functions for Rotork's electric actuator product lines, in his new position.

Vogtle federal loan guarantee extended

   A federal loan guarantee of USD$8.

Denbury closes Gulf Coast acquisition

Denbury Resources Inc. has closed its acquisition of Thompson Field in Fort Bend County, Texas for an approximate USD$360 million cash consideration before purchase price adjustments.

Calpine signs power purchase agreement with Xcel E

      Calpine Corporation subsidiary Calpine Energy Services L.P. Signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) to provide Xcel Energy subsidiary Southwestern Public Services Co.

TransCanada to build pipeline for LNG Project

TransCanada Corp. has received a contract from Shell Canada Ltd. to build and operate a pipeline expected to cost USD 3.85 billion that will transport natural gas to a planned liquefied natural gas export facility near Kitimat, British Columbia .