Africa
Seadrill Receives LoI for Semi-Sub Rig Operations Off West Africa
Seadrill has received a letter of award for a new three year contract for a semi-submersible for operations offshore West Africa with a reputable oil company, contract starting second quarter 2013. The total potential contract revenue based on 97% utilisation is estimated to approximately USD 710 mi
Nigeria: Illegal Dredging Threatens Pipelines
According to Businessday, operators in the gas distribution channel have raised alarm over what they termed threat to the gas pipelines particularly in the Badagry axis of Lagos State, by the activities of illegal sand dredgers. Adesegun Oniru, the state commissioner for Waterfront Development and I
Norway: Seadrill Gets LoA for Semi-Sub Rig. Backlog Now at USD 13.3 bln
Seadrill, a Norwegian-Bermudan offshore drilling company with worldwide operations, has received a letter of award for a new three year contract for a semi-submersible rig. The contract comes from a reputable oil company and the potential contract is for operations offshore West Africa. The contract
BGP to Conduct Seismic Survey Offshore Madagascar
China’s geophysical service company BGP recently signed a contract for a Multi Client 2D & 3D offshore seismic survey with the Office of National Mines and Strategic Industries of Madagascar (“OMNIS”). Under the agreement, BGP will acquire, process, market and license the seismic as well as gravity
BGP Conducts Seismic Survey Offshore Madagascar
Recently BGP signed a contract for a Multi Client 2D & 3D offshore seismic survey with the Office of National Mines and Strategic Industries of Madagascar (“OMNIS”). With this Contract, BGP will acquire, process, market and license the seismic as well as gravity & magnetic data in Morondava basin of
USA: Noble Energy Reports Record Sales Volume in 1Q
“The first quarter confirmed the strong growth we have been projecting for this year.” Charles D. Davidson, Noble Energy’s Chairman and CEO
Noble Energy Charters Atwood Hunter for Works Offshore West Africa
Atwood Oceanics, Inc., announced today that one of its subsidiaries has been awarded a drilling services contract by a subsidiary of Noble Energy Inc. for the Atwood Hunter for three firm wells with a minimum total duration of 150 days plus one option well. The first well will be in a tax-free locat
Noble Energy Hires Atwood Hunter for Three Wells Offshore West Africa
Atwood Oceanics Inc., n international offshore drilling contractor engaged in the drilling and completion of exploratory and developmental oil and gas wells, has been awarded a drilling services contract by a subsidiary of Noble Energy Inc. for the Atwood Hunter for three firm wells with a minimum t
Fairmount Delivers Saipem’s Scarabeo 6 Rig to The Netherlands
Fairmount Marine’s tug Fairmount Expedition has delivered the semi-submersible drilling rig Scarabeo 6 safely in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, for her dry-dock period at shipyard Keppel-Verolme. The 27 year old Scarabeo 6, owned by Italian offshore company Saipem, was towed from offshore Abu Qir, Egyp
Fairmount Expedition Tows Drilling Rig Scarabeo 6 to Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Fairmount Marine’s tug Fairmount Expedition has delivered the semi- submersible drilling rig Scarabeo 6 safely in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, for her dry-dock period at shipyard Keppel-Verolme. The 27 year old Scarabeo 6, owned by Italian offshore company Saipem, was towed from offshore Abu Qir, Egy
Eco Atlantic Enters into 5 JOA’s with NAMCOR (Namibia)
Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd. has entered into five separate Joint Operating Agreements (JOA’s) with NAMCOR, the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia, with respect to its five license blocks onshore and offshore Namibia. Through the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Eco Oil and Gas (Namibia) (
Kenya: 11 Pirates Face 20 Years Imprisonment
All eleven pirates that were apprehended by EU Naval Force warship FS Nivose in May 2009 and transferred to Kenyan authorities in May 2009 were found guilty on 19 April 2012. By ruling of the Magistrate the eleven pirates now face 20 years imprisonment. It was 3 years ago when French frigate FS Nivo