Rosneft Acquires Oilfield Service from Trican
A company of the Rosneft Group and a subsidiary of Trican Well Service Ltd. signed a framework agreement and ancillary documents, pursuant to which a Rosneft subsidiary agreed to acquire a 100% shareholding in Trican Well Service LLC, which provides high-quality pressure pumping services focused on enhancement of production within the conventional oil and gas industry in Russia. The purchaser has already obtained the necessary approval of the Federal Antimonopoly Service of the Russian Federation. The parties plan to close the transaction on August 20, 2015. The implementation of the signed agreements will allow Rosneft to increase economical and production efficiency in the area oil recovery increase, downhole operations and wells’ cementing.
Fossil Fuels Still Attractive Despite Financial Crisis
New York - Demand for oil and natural gas continues to grow, despite the current economic downturn, indicating a positive future outlook for oilfield services, according to a new report by business intelligence expert GBI Research. The new report shows that, for the most part, the global oilfield services industry has grown exponentially over recent years, witnessing a rapid increase in revenue and advancement in technologies. Increased exploration and production activities have seen the discovery of reserves in new regions, necessitating an expansion in oilfield services. A significant rise in unconventional plays within the North American region has necessitated an increase in the demand for pressure pumping services…
