Stavanger, Norway (UPI) May 12, 2016 - A subsidiary of German oil and gas producer Wintershall said it awarded a contract to Halliburton for work in the Norwegian Sea, describing it as a market booster.
Edmonton, Alberta (UPI) May 11, 2016 - None of the infrastructure in Alberta, home to some of the largest oil deposits in the world, was damaged by raging wildfires, the government said.
Tehran (UPI) May 11, 2016 - Iranian tankers are expected to start delivering crude oil to port cities feeding the European market in less than a month, a commercial director said.
Stockholm, Sweden (UPI) May 11, 2016 - Swedish energy company Lundin Petroleum said there is no doubt the industry is under pressure, but stressed its assets offshore Norway should spur recovery.
Milan, Italy (UPI) May 11, 2016 - Italian energy company Eni said Wednesday it was able to boost its production at a gas field in Egypt within a year of making the initial discovery.
Vienna (UPI) May 11, 2016 - Austrian energy company OMV said it expects the natural gas market in particular to be challenging this year, focusing its sentiment on European strategies.
New York (UPI) May 11, 2016 - Crude oil prices were mixed to start the day Wednesday, with Nigerian oil offline at the same time as North American markets breathe a sigh of relief.
Austin, Texas (UPI) May 11, 2016 - The number of oil and natural gas drilling permits issued by Texas regulators in April was lower year-on-year by 20 percent, state data show.
Fort Mcmurray, Canada (AFP) May 10, 2016 - The wildfire raging in Canada is forcing a reduction in oil output at the worst possible time in a country where the energy sector accounts for 10 percent of GDP and thousands have lost their jobs due to low crude prices.
Fort Mcmurray, Canada (AFP) May 10, 2016 - Crews worked Tuesday to start restoring water and electricity in this Canadian petroleum hub crippled by huge forest fires, as officials said stalled oil production could resume in days.
Washington (UPI) May 10, 2016 - Nigeria is the largest oil producer in Africa, though it's plagued with risks as much of the industry is in the conflict-prone Niger Delta, analysis finds.
Copenhagen, Denmark (UPI) May 10, 2016 - Danish energy company Maersk Oil announced it was trimming its payroll in an effort to cut costs in response to the pressure from lower oil prices.
Vancouver, British Columbia (UPI) May 10, 2016 - A Canadian oil company with a focus on Africa said an independent survey of its holdings in Kenya led it to increase its reserve estimate by 24 percent.
Houston TX (SPX) May 10, 2016 - NASA and its International Space Station partners have announced the crew members for missions to the orbiting laboratory in 2017. The selection includes first-time space flyer NASA astronaut Scott
(UPI) Junau, Alaska (UPI) May 10, 2016 - With energy companies relinquishing their holdings, advocacy group Oceana said the end may be near for drilling in the Arctic waters offshore Alaska.
Edmonton, Alberta (UPI) May 10, 2016 - Canadian energy company Nexen said it was reviewing the fire situation in Alberta, but keeping its facilities shut down until it was able to reach its oil facilities.
