Thursday, January 8, 2009

Crude Oil Industry Headline News


"Oil Falls a Third Day on Concern the Recession Will Cut Demand"
Crude oil fell for a third day as the rising number of jobless workers in the U.S. intensified concern that the recession will cut fuel use in the world’s biggest energy-consuming country....Complete Story

"Schlumberger Eliminates 1,000 Jobs in North America"
Schlumberger Ltd., the world’s largest oilfield-services company, cut 1,000 jobs in North America yesterday to curb costs during a slump in oil and natural-gas exploration spending as economies slow....Complete Story

"Gazprom, Naftogaz Officials in Brussels"
The heads of Ukraine and Russia's energy companies arrived in Brussels to negotiate an end to a natural gas lock down that has left much of Europe cold....Complete Story

"Recovery of US Economy Crucial to Increase Crude Oil Demand"
The global financial crisis and slowing down of the US economy will have an impact on the Oil & Gas industry in Asia for the coming year. However, 2009 upstream investment and activity looks encouraging in both Malaysia and Singapore....Complete Story

"Chesapeake Energy Chief to Remain for 5 More Years"
Chesapeake's Chief Executive Aubrey McClendon agreed to remain at the helm of the natural gas producer for at least five years, under a new employment contract that provides him a $75 million bonus....Complete Story

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