Africa
Qatar Petroleum Buys Stake in Total E&P Congo
French oil major Total has informed that Qatar Petroleum International is now a shareholder of Total E&P Congo, holding 15% of its capital. “The conclusion of this agreement, which is an important milestone, builds on Total’s already well-established partnership with Qatar and at the same time stren
STCW for Seafarers Final Rule Published
The U.S. Coast Guard announced on Tuesday the publication of the final rule “Implementation of the Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, and Changes to National Endorsements” in the Federal Register. This final rule w
Harris CapRock to Provide Telecom Solutions for Platform Offshore Angola
Harris CapRock Communications, a premier global provider of managed communication solutions for remote and harsh environments, has signed a multi-year contract with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd (DSME) to provide an integrated telecommunications solution supporting the Mafumeira
Lebanon: Danish Companies Expand Port of Beirut
The Port of Beirut in Lebanon has been rebuilt many times to accommodate for the growing sizes of modern container ships. Two Danish companies, Ramboll and Aarsleff, are responsible for the marine works in connection with the latest harbour expansion. Harbours around the world are being rebuilt, to
Ocean Rig UDW Takes Delivery of New Drillship
Ocean Rig UDW Inc., a global provider of offshore deepwater drilling services, today announced that it took delivery of its newbuilding drillship, the Ocean Rig Skyros, on Friday, December 20, 2013. The drillship is currently mobilizing to offshore Angola to commence drilling operations with Total.
ADX, Gulfsands Swap Assets in Tunisia
ADX Energy Limited has reached an agreement whereby Gulfsands Petroleum plc withdraws from the Kerkouane permit offshore Tunisia and ADX transfers its entire remaining 30% participating interest in its Chorbane exploration permit onshore Tunisia to Gulfsands. Under the terms of the agreement ADX wil
FES International to Supply Fluid Swivels for TOTAL’s Subsea Moho Nord Project
UK-based oil and gas engineering firm, FES International, has been awarded a major contract to supply four high pressure fluid swivels for TOTAL’s subsea Moho Nord project in Congo, West Africa. The contract is valued at £598,000. The Moho Nord project is to develop major discoveries, Marine 2 and 3
FES International Receives Moho Nord Supply Deal (Congo)
UK-based oil and gas engineering firm, FES International, has been awarded a major contract to supply four high pressure fluid swivels for TOTAL’s subsea Moho Nord project in Congo, West Africa. The contract is valued at £598,000. The Moho Nord project is to develop major discoveries, Marine 2 and 3
Gasol to Take Over Enerci from GDF Suez
Gasol announced that it has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire 100% of the issued share capital of Energie de Côte d’Ivoire S.A. (Enerci) from GDF SUEZ E&P International. The acquisition constitutes a reverse takeover under the AIM Rules for Companies. In accordance with the AIM Rules,
The Underwater Centre Launches New ROV Course
Internationally-renowned subsea training facility, The Underwater Centre, Tasmania, is responding to increased worldwide demand for skilled ROV personnel by offering a new course designed specifically to cater for the oil and gas industry. As spending on ROV work class operations in the global secto
Top News of the Week December 16 – 21, 2013
Mercy Ships to Build New Hospital Ship Mercy Ships announced that it has reached an agreement with Asian and European shipbuilding firms to purpose-build a new 36,600-GRT hospital ship for Mercy Ships. Contracts were signed between Mr. Dong Qiang, VP of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC)
Top News – December 16 to 22, 2013
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