A story on Halliburton’s decision to cut workforce amid tough market conditions was the most read during the week December 15 – 21, 2014.

Also, Wood Group PSN’s news on slashing salaries for workers offshore & onshore UK came in as the second most popular piece during the week.

According to our statistics, Offshore Energy Today readers also appreciated Shell’s video showing major construction milestones on its giant Prelude FLNG achieved in 2014, followed by articles on Repsol’s takeover of Talisman, Transocean’s decision to scrap old floaters, and Technip dropping a takeover bid for CGG after failed negotiations.

Halliburton slashes 1000 jobs

Wood Group to snip and freeze workers’ salaries (UK)

VIDEO: Shell’s Prelude – Around the world

Repsol in $8.3B Talisman takeover

Transocean drops seven rigs

Technip backs out of CGG takeover talks

Offshore Energy Today Staff