All articles by Matthew Farmer

1. How has insurance changed to protect oil and gas from cyber-threats?

   For defence and prevention, cybersecurity in the time of Covid has involved contracts with software companies and considerations in planning….
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   1 Jul
2. Chesapeake Energy files for bankruptcy with $7bn outstanding debt

   US-based shale gas giant Chesapeake Energy has filed for bankruptcy in its home state of Texas, the business announced on…
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   30 Jun
3. Hot waters: the legal risks for investing in Latin American oil & gas

   Disputed territories present an obvious risk and territorial disputes often start in areas with large oil and gas resources. For example,…
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   8 Jun
4. Coronavirus company news summary – Subsea 7 to lose nearly 25% of staff – Oil glut may continue to next year

   29 May Oil services firm Subsea 7 has decided to trim its global workforce by nearly a quarter as part…
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   29 May
5. Coronavirus company news summary – Outbreak for Shell in Gulf of Mexico – Chevron to lay off 15% of workers

   28 May Chevron is set to cut 15% of its global workforce as part of an ongoing restructuring process during…
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   28 May
6. CEOs reaffirm commitment to climate action in open letter

   Business leaders forming the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) have written an open letter to restate their commitment to…
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   27 May
7. Is Russia’s energy influence on Eastern Europe falling?

   On Monday, flows of Russian oil to a German pumping ended, with operator Gascade saying it was no longer worth…
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   27 May
8. How Russia is losing its oil and gas influence across Eastern Europe

   Three events over past months suggest Russian suppliers could be losing their influence in Eastern Europe. While countries in this…
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   27 May
9. Coronavirus company news summary – Annual energy investment to fall 20% on last year – Outbreaks for six Brazilian operators

   27 May The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that global energy investment may fall by nearly 20% this year,…
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   27 May
10. Coronavirus company news summary – First infection on Kazakhstan field – India to use US storage

    26 May The Karachaganak field, one of the biggest gas condensate fields in Kazakhstan, has reported its first Covid-19 case….
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    26 May