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Stories for August 22nd 2014

  • Friday, August 22nd 2014 - 00:08 UTC

    Premier oil shows stronger than expected output in first half of the year

    The company's four-well drilling program in the Falkland Islands, is expected to start in the second quarter of 2015.

    Falkland Islands involved oil and gas explorer Premier Oil may upgrade its 2014 production forecast after stronger-than-expected output in the first half of the year, pending the outcome of summer maintenance work, its Chief Executive said. The company reported a 7% rise in first-half profit after tax on Thursday, helped by strong oil production from its British fields.

  • Friday, August 22nd 2014 - 00:01 UTC

    An estimated 36.500 tourists and 54 vessels expected this coming Antarctic season

    “Since 2011-12, there has been a slight recovery in the overall numbers although there is little change forecast for this coming season” IAATO's Crosbie said.

    During the upcoming Antarctic season, from November through March, 36,545 tourists are expected to visit, according to estimates compiled by the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO). That’s a slight dip from the 37,405 who visited in 2013-14, which was a 9 percent increase from the previous year.

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