Crude oil and natural gas production in the Eagle Ford shale play, situated in southeast Texas, dropped by almost 35% and 20%, respectively, in May 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to GlobalData.
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Empire spuds Carpentaria-2H up in the Top End
Empire Energy has begun drilling the Carpentaria-2H well in the Betaloo Sub-Basin in the Northern Territory.

Australian LNG exports hit record highs, but alarm bells are ringing over reserves
The latest Australian LNG Monthly report has flagged insufficient gas reserves as the biggest challenge confronting future exports of the hydrocarbon.

CGG’s Northern Viking Graben Seismic Data used by Northern Lights JV DA for CO2 Storage
CGG has licensed its high-end Northern Viking Graben multi-client seismic data set in the Northern North Sea to Northern Lights JV DA, for use in its ongoing and future CO2 storage developments.

GECF asserts that “Energy for All” is achievable with natural gas
The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) has urged the international community who gathered in Glasgow, UK, for UNFCCC COP26 to look for energy options that achieve the right balance between the post-COVID-19 economic and social requirements and climate actions, particularly for the most vulnerable regions of the world.

CGG results reveal a steady recovery
CGG has announced rejuvenated third quarter, non-audited results reflecting segment revenue of US$270 million, up 35% year-on-year, and segment EBITDAs of US$118m, more than double year-on-year.

Resources industry unites to stamp out sexual harassment
Senior workforce managers from across Australia’s mining, oil and gas, and allied service sectors are uniting this month to further the industry’s efforts to stamp out sexual harassment in its workplaces.

Acquisition Starts on Sarawak MC3D Survey
PGS' Ramform Sovereign has commenced acquisition of a MultiClient 3D survey in the Sarawak Basin, Malaysia on behalf of the seismic consortium comprising PGS, TGS and WesternGeco.

Woodside, BP and MIMI put CO₂ in the crosshairs
Woodside, in tandem with BP and Japanese corporate partners MIMI, are looking into the feasibility of developing carbon capture and storage technology to offset emissions on the North West Shelf.

CSIRO Launches new $7m Drill Core Research Facility
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has unveiled its latest state-of-the-art research facility, the Geoscience Drill Core Research Laboratory, at the Advanced Resources Research Centre in Perth.
