First Ship Loads Oil From New Caspian Pipeline

First Ship Loads Oil From New Caspian Pipeline: "BP operator of the BakuTblisiCeyhan BTC pipeline today announced that the first cargo of oil t..."

(Via Statoil News Feed from OilVoice.)

Oilmen kidnapped in Nigeria

Oilmen kidnapped in Nigeria: "Eight foreign oil workers are kidnapped from an offshore oil rig in Nigeria, the rig's owner says."

(Via BBC News | Business | World Edition.)

CNN.com - Oil pipeline explosion on Snake Island, Nigeria - May 12, 2006

CNN.com - Oil pipeline explosion on Snake Island, Nigeria - May 12, 2006: "The explosion happened at Ilado village, about 45 kilometers (30 miles) east of Nigeria's main city of Lagos, and Red Cross workers there are helping survivors, AP reported. "There was a big fire and quite a number of people died," Red Cross spokeswoman Okon Umoh said. Nigeria is Africa's leading oil producer, the world's seventh-biggest exporter and fifth-biggest source of U.S. oil imports, AP reports. Thieves often steal heavily subsidized fuel from pipelines for personal use or to sell across borders where prices are higher."

RIGZONE - MMS Awards Pipeline Integrity Study to DNV

RIGZONE - MMS Awards Pipeline Integrity Study to DNV: "Due to the growing concern about the integrity of Federal offshore pipelines, the Minerals Management Service (MMS) has now awarded DNV a contract to conduct a study of pipeline integrity management methods. The report will serve as the basis for a future guideline."

Amazon gas pipeline plan jolts environmentalists

Amazon gas pipeline plan jolts environmentalists: "RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) -- Environmentalists were caught off guard when South American leaders announced plans to build a massive natural gas pipeline through the Amazon rain forest."

Ukraine threatens to turn off gas

Ukraine threatens to turn off gas: "KIEV, Ukraine (AP) -- Ukraine's prime minister threatened on Wednesday to turn off gas supplies to industry and temporarily halt industrial production in an effort to limit consumption, as Russia increased pressure on Ukraine to stop siphoning gas intended for a freezing Europe."

Russia blamed for 'gas sabotage'

BBC NEWS | Europe | Russia blamed for 'gas sabotage': "Georgia's president has accused Moscow of serious acts of "sabotage" after gas blasts on Russian pipelines cut off supplies to Georgia and Armenia."

Pemex Shuts Down 7 Fuel Theft Operations in 2 Weeks

RIGZONE - Pemex Shuts Down 7 Fuel Theft Operations in 2 Weeks: "Mexico's state oil company Pemex detected and shut down seven fuel theft operations in six states in the first two weeks of 2006, Pemex said in a statement."

Oil looms large over world stage

BBC NEWS | Business | Oil looms large over world stage: "The price of oil, one of 2005's biggest stories, is forcing its way back into the headlines as a political row with Iran threatens to interrupt supplies."

Shell's Nigeria output cut by 20%

BBC NEWS | Business | Shell's Nigeria output cut by 20%: "Shell has cut its Nigeria oil output by 20% after a pipeline explosion and the kidnapping of four foreign oil workers. "

Baker Hughes Adds Pipeline Data Management Solution with Acquisition of Baseline Technologies Incorporated

Baker Hughes Adds Pipeline Data Management Solution with Acquisition of Baseline Technologies Incorporated: "HOUSTON – December 5, 2005 -- Baker Hughes Incorporated (NYSE: BHI) announced today that it has acquired Baseline Technologies Incorporated of Calgary, Canada. The company is expected to operate as part of the Baker Hughes Pipeline Management Group (PMG), a unit of its Baker Petrolite division. "

Ukraine 'stealing Europe's gas'

BBC NEWS | Europe | Ukraine 'stealing Europe's gas': "Russia has accused Ukraine of stealing $25m of gas exports destined for Europe after it cut off supplies to the country on Sunday."

Energy and the new world power play

BBC NEWS | Europe | Energy and the new world power play: "The row between Russia and Ukraine over natural gas is the result of a powerful combination of world energy concerns and Russia's desire to exert its influence in its own back yard."