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This study presents a simplified framework for the quantification of the probability of seismically induced subaerial and submarine mass movements, an essential input for assessment of tsunami risk.

SPE’s annual meeting opened Monday morning with a look at the economic and environmental sustainability of the oil and gas industry.

Petroleum production, led by Statoil, has made Norway one of the richest countries in the world. But Norwegians are now increasingly questioning whether it makes financial or moral sense to invest in more exploration and output as energy sources such as solar and wind become cheaper.

ExxonMobil continues to make major oil discoveries offshore Guyana, a country that today produces no oil. The just-announced Turbot-1 well is the company’s fifth discovery in Guyana’s waters in a little more than 2 years.

An obscure Colorado law allows whole neighborhoods to be forced into leasing the minerals beneath their properties as long as one person in the area consents.

Broad agreement on safety and working environment conditions in Norway’s oil industry, and on the measures required in the future, is revealed in a report drawn up by representatives of the employers, unions and government.

Canadian oil company chooses SCADAguardian for real-time monitoring, security, and analytics.

The demand for water and disposal services in the Permian Basin has piqued the interest—and investments—of companies eager to acquire existing pipeline infrastructure and saltwater disposal facilities to capitalize on the growing need.

President Donald Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency is asking miners, oil drillers, and manufacturers to collaborate with the government on how best to regulate their industries.

HSE Now has been given a complete overhaul. Although the look is different, HSE Now continues to provide the same important and timely information it always has.

Baker Hughes, a GE company (BHGE), elected Lorenzo Simonelli as chairman of the BHGE board. Simonelli will continue in his current role as president and CEO, which he has held since the combination of Baker Hughes and GE Oil and Gas on 3 July. Before joining GE Oil and Gas, Simonelli was president and CEO of GE Transportation. He has also served as CFO Americas for GE…

Chevron announced the appointment of Michael Wirth as its CEO and chairman of the board effective 1 February 2018. Wirth, who currently serves as vice chairman of the board and executive vice president of midstream and development, will succeed John Watson, who is retiring after 37 years with the company and 8 years as board chairman and CEO.