Africa
BG: Excellent Results from Jodari Appraisal, Tanzania
BG Group said it had completed its appraisal programme in the Jodari field of Block 1 offshore Tanzania, with a drill stem test on the original natural gas discovery well confirming the excellent quality of the Tertiary reservoir. The drill stem test on the Jodari-1 well, the first in deep water off
Statoil, ExxonMobil Make Third High Impact Discovery Offshore Tanzania
Statoil and co-venturer ExxonMobil have today announced their third high impact discovery in Block 2 offshore Tanzania in a year. The discovery of 4-6 TCF of natural gas in place in the Tangawizi-1 well brings the total in-place volumes up to 15-17 TCF. “The success in Block 2 is the result of an am
Statoil and ExxonMobil Announce New Discovery Offshore Tanzania
Statoil and co-venturer ExxonMobil announce their third high impact discovery in Block 2 offshore Tanzania in a year. The discovery of 4-6 TCF of natural gas in place in the Tangawizi-1 well brings the total in-place volumes up to 15-17 TCF. “The success in Block 2 is the result of an ambitious and
BG Group: Excellent Jodari Appraisal Results (Tanzania)
BG Group today announced it had completed its appraisal programme in the Jodari field of Block 1 offshore Tanzania, with a drill stem test on the original natural gas discovery well confirming the excellent quality of the Tertiary reservoir. The drill stem test on the Jodari-1 well, the first in dee
Top News of the Week March 11 – 16, 2013
MV Royal Grace Freed by Pirates after One Year On 8 March 2013 EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) flagship ESPS Méndez Núnez provided much-needed assistance to the crew of chemical tanker MV Royal Grace after the vessel was unexpectedly released by Somali pirates. The pirates had held the vessel after attac
Top News of the Week March 11 – 16, 2013
Top News of the Week March 11 – 16, 2013
Top News – March 11 to 17, 2013
USA: Officials Introduce Dredging Plan for Rockaway Beach The US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District intends to issue an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for dredging of Rockaway Beach and Coney Island. Boskalis Wins Dredging Contracts in Australia and Vietnam Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Bosk
Half of the Oil and Gas Workforce Globally Could Retire by 2015, Warns Former SVP HR, Seadrill
HR faces big challenges in the oil and gas industry due to an ageing working force and huge skill shortages, according to Derek Massie, former SVP HR at deepwater drilling company, Seadrill.
Halliburton’s Stim Star Angola Undergoes Repairs
As one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy industry, Halliburton relies on well-maintained equipment to ensure a leading edge in the market. Experienced operators working offshore in West Africa depend on the cost-effective technology delivered by Halliburton’s ma
India’s Firms Launch Joint Bid for 20 Pct Share in Rovuma Area 1 (Mozambique)
India’s state-run oil and gas companies ONGC and Oil India have launched a joint bid for a 20 pct share in Mozambique’s offshore Rovuma Area 1, previously offered for sale by Anadarko and Videocon, Reuters has reported, citing a source close to the matter. The Economic Times on March 5, reported tha
Statoil Signs Contract for Exploration Drilling Offshore Angola
Statoil secures rig for high impact opportunities supporting the company’s ambition for international growth. Statoil has signed a three year contract for the Stena Carron drillship for exploration drilling in the pre-salt blocks (Blocks 38 and 39) in the Kwanza basin in Angola. The agreement being
DCD MARINE: Halliburton’s Vessel Arrives in Cape Town for Repair (South Africa)
As one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy industry, Halliburton relies on well-maintained equipment to ensure a leading edge in the market. Experienced operators working offshore in West Africa depend on the cost-effective technology delivered by Halliburton’s ma