Regional News: United States

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Crude futures drop 2% on a government report showing rising fuel supplies and signs that the Federal Reserve may be closer to winding down stimulus efforts.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Delta SubSea enters a multi-year framework agreement with FMC Schilling Robotics.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Laredo sells assets to raise capital for drilling activities in the Permian basin.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 A federal judge has dismissed a criminal charge against a former BP executive that alleged he tried to obstruct a Congressional investigation into the Deepwater Horizon incident by lying about the amount of oil flowing from the well.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Chesapeake announces it will make a cash donation of $1M to the American Red Cross to be used in the rescue and recovery efforts to aid the victims of the devastating tornadoes that hit Moore, Oklahoma.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 ConocoPhillips announces a contribution to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts following the recent tornadoes in Oklahoma.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Ernest Moniz promises a review of the government's existing studies of nat gas exports, raising the possibility that the US might re-do the analysis that has underpinned previous permit approvals.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Five US states besides Texas and North Dakota make a significant contribution to the growth in US oil production.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Schlumberger announces its contribution of five scholarships to the American Association of Petroleum Geologists' (AAPG) Outstanding Student Chapter Awards.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 The state has accused companies involved with the oil spill of violating environmental laws and is seeking damages for lost revenue.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 US crude futures fall, snapping a four-session rally as investors pause ahead of weekly oil-inventory data and testimony from Ben Bernanke.

Monday, May 20, 2013 Chesapeake plucks a 46-year-old executive from a rival oil-and-gas company to succeed Aubrey McClendon as chief executive of the nation's second-largest natural-gas producer.

Monday, May 20, 2013 Bureau Veritas Certification announced its provisional accreditation as an official SEMS Audit Service Provider for the Center for Offshore Safety (COS).

Monday, May 20, 2013 A crude-by-rail terminal under development near Philadelphia could become an East Coast oil trading hub.

Monday, May 20, 2013 Eighty-nine New York landowners who once agreed to let Norse Energy drill for natural gas on their property have filed a lawsuit against the struggling company.

Monday, May 20, 2013 Oil futures climb to a seven-week high amid optimism over the US economic recovery and the prospect of rising crude demand this summer.

Monday, May 20, 2013 Warren Resources, Inc. announces it is increasing its 2013 capital expenditure budget to $73 million.

Friday, May 17, 2013 Oil futures rise to a one-week high, as broader markets rally on positive US economic data.

Friday, May 17, 2013 The Obama administration clears the way for broader natural gas exports by approving a $10B facility in Texas, a milestone in the US transition into a major supplier of energy for world markets.

Friday, May 17, 2013 Two companies instrumental in selling LNG and LPG produced in the U.S. view the Panama Canal expansion as a means of reaching more customers.

Thursday, May 16, 2013 Apache shareholders didn't approve the energy company's executive compensation plan for 2012 at its annual meeting, making their displeasure with the company's performance known.

Thursday, May 16, 2013 Crude-oil futures prices settle higher, climbing on hopes for rising demand as the peak summer gasoline demand season approaches.

Thursday, May 16, 2013 Hess settles a months-long proxy fight hours before a shareholder vote, agreeing to name three directors backed by dissident hedge fund Elliott Management Corp.

Thursday, May 16, 2013 The Department of Interior seeks comments on the updated rule that would govern hydraulic fracturing on US federal and Indian lands.

Thursday, May 16, 2013 The US Senate confirmed Ernest Moniz, a nuclear physicist who has lauded the US natural gas boom, as the next US Energy Secretary.

Thursday, May 16, 2013 Transocean reports downtime for its drilling fleet but inks several new contracts for its rigs.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Crude-oil futures end a turbulent session little changed, after a report shows an unexpected drop in US oil stockpiles but also points to sliding gasoline demand.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 AmericaCNG will begin rolling out in September mobile plants that will allow producers to monetize their natural gas liquids and convert methane production to LNG or CNG.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Policy makers in Washington should know that finding ways to expanded production on the OCS does not mean they are shirking their responsibilities to provide oversight.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 A recruiter tells Rigzone that an uptick in deepwater activity has contributed to a marked increase in demand for riser, drilling and completion engineers worldwide.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance tells shareholders that the company's long-awaited production growth rebound will begin by the end of this year.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 US crude oil futures fall for a fourth straight Tuesday, shedding 1% to settle at a two-week low of $94.21 a barrel on worries over high inventory and sluggish demand.

Monday, May 13, 2013 Dejour Energy reaches total depth of 8130 feet in the Federal 6-7-15-21, the fourth and final well in the current Kokopelli drill program.

Monday, May 13, 2013 Existing offshore innovations are increasingly being re-purposed for greater depths, mature wells and even land rigs, OTC exhibitors tell Rigzone.

Monday, May 13, 2013 Hess says it is prepared to add two of Elliott Management Corp.'s nominees to the energy company's board after the dissident hedge fund scrapped an unorthodox bonus plan.

Monday, May 13, 2013 Oil futures settle lower for the third straight session, weighed by concerns over weakening demand in China and robust global production.

Monday, May 13, 2013 Shale oil production could reduce global oil prices and boost the global economy, but its impact will vary by country, according to a PwC study.

Friday, May 10, 2013 Crude-oil futures fall on a stronger US dollar and new indications of sluggish global fuel demand.

Friday, May 10, 2013 An investigation is underway into an explosion of an oil tank at a Newfield Exploration Co. site in Uintah County, Utah.

Friday, May 10, 2013 Expro is celebrating its 40th anniversary at this year's Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston by showcasing its investment in new technology and innovation.

Friday, May 10, 2013 Hess says CEO John Hess will step down as board chairman, a move to address criticism of its board days before shareholders choose 5 new directors from rival slates.

Friday, May 10, 2013 Pennington successfully carries out a recompletion of the Crown Paper #1 well.

Friday, May 10, 2013 The next wave of oil and gas engineers shared some of the spotlight at this year's OTC, when GE highlighted its latest student survey results during the GE Oil & Gas Young Engineer Panel.

Friday, May 10, 2013 Women's Energy Network (WEN) is forming a new chapter focused on South Texas.

Thursday, May 09, 2013 BSEE Director James Watson and US Coast Guard Rear Admiral Joseph Servidio announce a new Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)to strengthen the working relationship between the two agencies.

Thursday, May 09, 2013 Attendance at the 2013 OTC reached a 30-year high of 104,800, the second highest in show history and up 17 percent from last year.

Thursday, May 09, 2013 Apache's first-quarter earnings fell 10% on lower commodity prices as the oil-and-gas explorer and producer also unveiled a plan to divest itself of $4B in assets by year's end.

Thursday, May 09, 2013 Due to recent events, BLM has delayed oil and natural gas leasing in California.

Thursday, May 09, 2013 Nostra Terra announces a progress update on the High Plain Prospect, located in Texas.

Thursday, May 09, 2013 QEP Resources Inc.'s newly formed master limited partnership has filed for an initial public offering worth up to $400 million.