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January 2025
A specially designed refrac system enables operators to re-enter vertical or horizontal wells by enabling exact placement of stimulation treatments in one continuous pumping operation, saving operators time and money.  
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January 30, 2025
Baker Hughes has been awarded an order by Tecnicas Reunidas for six gas compression trains and six propane compressors for the third expansion phase of Aramco’s Jafurah gas field, located in Saudi Arabia.
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January 29, 2025
Cummins and Liberty Energy have announced that the industry’s first natural gas variable speed, large displacement engine to power Liberty’s digiPrime hydraulic fracturing platform will be deployed in the first half of 2025.
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January 27, 2025
GTG International (GTGi) has secured a series of contracts to deliver land seismic projects across Europe, encompassing both 2D and 3D seismic surveys. GTGi has added 30,000 STRYDE nodes to its seismic sensor inventory to ensure efficient and effective execution.
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January 27, 2025
Aker Solutions and SLB Capturi have been awarded a contract for the carbon capture and storage solution at Hafslund Celsio's waste-to-energy plant in Oslo, Norway. The contract will deliver a carbon capture plant, a liquefaction system, temporary storage, and loading facility at the waste incineration site.
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January 23, 2025
(Bloomberg) – Argentina scored its widest annual energy trade surplus in nearly two decades in 2024 thanks to booming oil and gas production in the country’s Vaca Muerta shale patch. It’s forecast to do even better this year.
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January 19, 2025
Global oil and gas drilling contractor Nabors has announced it will add a third drilling rig to the Waha oil field in Libya’s Sirte Basin. The rig adds to the company’s current fleet of two rigs operating on the field.
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January 19, 2025
Eni is launching three exploration plays, TotalEnergies is expecting promising results from its recent onshore exploration project, and other developments were shared during an upstream IOC-led panel at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit.
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January 16, 2025
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (H&P) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of KCA Deutag, establishing a global leader in onshore drilling in a deal valued at nearly $2 billion. H&P aims to expand its Middle East presence and strengthen cash flow.
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January 15, 2025
Sky Quarry has announced the successful completion of its 2024 PR Spring capex program. Once fully commissioned, PR Spring has a capacity to produce up to 2,000 bopd by extracting oil from both waste asphalt shingles and hydrocarbon resources.
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January 13, 2025
KBR announced it has been awarded a global agreement by bp for engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services. Under terms of the contract, KBR will provide EPCM services for three years with an option to extend.
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January 12, 2025
Aquajet has introduced a new support system designed to enhance the capabilities and flexibility of Hydrodemolition robots in challenging environments. The system centers around the upgraded Aqua Spine 3.0, an extendable rail system that attaches easily to any surface.
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January 07, 2025
Kimbell Royalty Partners has agreed to acquire mineral and royalty interests held by a private seller in a cash and unit transaction valued at approximately $231 million. The acquired assets, located in the Midland basin, will produce an estimated 1,842 boed in 2025.
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January 06, 2025
Halliburton and Coterra Energy announced the launch of autonomous hydraulic fracturing technology in North America with the Octiv® Auto Frac service, which is part of the ZEUS platform.
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January 04, 2025
Drilling Tools International (DTI) announced their completed successful acquisition of Titan, a UK-based downhole tool rental company. The acquisition strengthens DTI's presence in the North Sea, European and African markets.
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December 31, 2024
Sintana Energy announced that the PEL 83 Joint Venture has successfully drilled and logged the Mopane-2A well in the heart of Namibia’s Orange Basin. The blocks are governed by Petroleum Exploration License 83 (PEL 83) which is operated by a subsidiary of Galp Energia of Portugal.
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December 2024
This article explores the history of Tubing-Retrievable Safety Valves (TRSVs), highlighting their development milestones and introducing Halliburton’s EcoStar® all-electric TRSV. Created to meet reliability and operational performance needs, this product helps advance safety valve technology and points to a safer industry future. 
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December 2024
Innovations in personnel monitoring solutions can improve crew safety and reduce operational downtime in the oil field 
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December 30, 2024
Ecopetrol S.A. announces that they have successfully concluded negotiations with Repsol to acquire the remaining 45% of its stake in block CPO-09. Ecopetrol is now the sole owner of this strategic asset in the Piedemonte Llanero.
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December 30, 2024
Cheniere Energy announced that liquefied natural gas (LNG) was produced for the first time from the first train (Train 1) of the company’s Corpus Christi Stage 3 Liquefaction Project (CCL Stage 3).
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December 2024
OEE, a specialized insurance policy covering well control incident costs, is becoming a key preventative tool in the oil and gas industry. It not only provides financial protection but also incentivizes proactive well control practices, leading to enhanced safety, reduced risk, and improved business continuity. 
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