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Gases and vapors continue to pose hazards on oil and gas well sites during gauging, fluid transfer, and disposal

NIOSH Science: Oil & Gas

Background A previous NIOSH report (2016)1 described the death of nine oil and gas extraction workers that occurred during gauging or sampling activities at open thief hatches on crude oil storage tanks.

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Nigeria Oil Industry Overview

Drillers

Production grew fast, and today, Nigeria pumps close to 2 million BPD, which makes it the largest producer of crude oil in Africa. Nigeria joined OPEC in 1971 before it even had its own state oil company. The dispute continues as local communities sue oil companies for damages with mixed success.

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CanCambria Energy Corp. announces changes to management team and board

Oil & Gas 360º

Chris Beltgens Professional Biography Since March 2021, Mr. Beltgens has been President and Director of Somerset Energy Partners, a private South Texas-focused oil production company. From April 2016 to January 2023, he was the Vice President of Corporate Development for TAG Oil Ltd.,