10000 results found for 'Norwegian Sea'

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  • Aker BP extends Deepsea Nordkapp rig contract

    18 December 2019
    Exploration & Production

    The first one-year option will begin after the expiry of the two-year firm period in May 2021.

  • Noreco abandons Verdande

    2 June 2014
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders

    Noreco is in the process of completing drilling of the Verdande well 6608/10-16 (PL484) in the Norwegian Sea. Although hydrocarbon shows were found in two sections, the well will now be plugged and abandoned without further testing. The main target of the well was in the Middle Jurassic. Sandstones with hydrocarbon saturation were found, but the reservoir quality was generally […]

  • PGS scores new seismic acquisition deal in Mediterranean

    23 January 2023
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects

    Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) has secured a contract with an undisclosed international energy company to carry out a 3D exploration acquisition contract in the Mediterranean.

  • Green light for Shell to use Transocean Barents rig on Draugen (Norway)

    13 May 2015
    Exploration & Production

    A/S Norske Shell has received consent from the Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) Norway to use the Transocean Barents drilling rig to drill a production well on the Draugen field in the Norwegian Sea. According to PSA, Shell has applied for consent to drill a new production well designated 6407/9-G-5 H, which is a free-standing subsea well, at […]

  • Aker Solutions Bags Shell Deal in Norway

    31 August 2017
    Project & Tenders

    Aker Solutions has secured a framework agreement from Shell to provide brownfield modifications services and maintenance support for the Nyhamna and Draugen facilities in Norway. The agreement has a fixed period of four years and may be extended by up to seven years. It covers the offshore Draugen oil platform and the onshore Nyhamna natural gas […]

  • PSA Conducts Polarled Detailed Engineering Audit

    9 May 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development

    The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) carried out an audit of detailed engineering of the Polarled pipeline from 11 to 12 March 2014. Objective The objective of the audit was to monitor that the project has been planned and carried out in compliance with applicable regulations and recognised norms, and that requirements in the HSE […]

  • OMV gains nod to drill Hades & Iris well with Deepsea Bergen rig

    14 November 2017
    Exploration & Production

    OMV Norge has received consent from the Petroleum Safety Authority to drill an exploration well in the Norwegian Sea with the Deepsea Bergen drilling rig.

  • Norwegian petroleum regulator’s director general steps down to join private sector

    20 June 2022
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Human Capital, Outlook & Strategy, Regulation & Policy

    The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has revealed that its director general has tendered her resignation, effective immediately.

  • Statoil increases stake in Barents Sea discovery

    6 September 2016

    Norwegian oil firm Statoil is increasing its share in OMV’s Barents Sea oil discovery – the Wisting. Statoil is acquiring an increased Wisting share through the acquisition of Tullow Oil’s ownership in four blocks offshore Norway. Wisting is located in PL537 in the Barents Sea. “This transaction reflects our strong belief in the exploration potential […]

  • DeepOcean Nets Statoil SURF Deal

    2 March 2018
    Operations & Maintenance, Project & Tenders

    DeepOcean has been awarded a contract from Statoil to perform riser replacement and construction work in the North Sea and the Norwegian Sea. The firm and optional scope of work comprises complex marine operations for replacement, installation and recovery of subsea lines and installation work at the Njord, Kristin, Troll C and Åsgard offshore fields. […]

  • Spirit Energy spuds Cassidy well offshore Norway

    5 December 2018
    Exploration & Production

    Spirit Energy has started drilling the Cassidy exploration well in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea within the Oda license.

  • Norway: RWE Dea Hires Leiv Eiriksson Rig

    7 February 2012

    RWE Dea Norge AS has secured rig capacity for drilling three wells in in the North Sea and the Norwegian Sea during the years 2013 to 2015. The wells will be drilled with the Leiv Eiriksson rig, owned by Ocean Rig UDW Inc. RWE Dea is participating in a rig consortium which is coordinated by […]

  • Strong Interest Shown for Norwegian Continental Shelf Production Licences

    15 January 2013
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    The Ministry is offering shares in 51 new production licences to 40 companies in connection with the 2012 Awards in Predefined Areas (APA 2012). “Today, I am sending out offers linked to 51 new production licences for the Norwegian continental shelf. I am pleased to see strong, broad-based interest in the most well-known parts of […]

  • Norway: A/S Norske Shell Gets Green Light for Drilling Wellbore 6603/5-1 S

    3 September 2010

    The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted A/S Norske Shell a drilling permit for wellbore 6603/5-1 S, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations. Wellbore 6603/5-1 S will be drilled from the Aker Barents drilling facility at position 66°34’33.20” north and 3°32’46.10” east after completing drilling of the appraisal well on the Gro discovery […]

  • Norway Launches Licensing Round for Mature Areas

    15 February 2013
    Business & Finance

    Today, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is announcing this year’s licensing round for mature areas on the Norwegian continental shelf – Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2013. The aim is to award new production licences in the announced areas at the beginning of 2014. “I am very pleased to announce this year’s licensing round […]

  • Eleven years of production for Statoil’s Kristin field

    3 November 2016

    Thursday, November 3, 2016, marked the eleventh anniversary of Statoil’s Kristin field coming on stream, Norwegian Oil and Gas Association has informed. Located in the southwest part of Halten Bank in the Norwegian Sea, the Kristin field came online on November 3, 2005. The field has been developed with 12 production wells in four subsea […]

  • Subsea 7 to Set Up NASNet on Aasta Hansteen Field

    9 October 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance, Project & Tenders

    Nautronix, a provider of through water communication and positioning technology to the offshore industry, has secured an order to supply NASNet®, an underwater positioning system for Subsea 7. The system will be used on the Aasta Hansteen field, which is located in the northern part of the Norwegian Sea approximately 300km west of Bodø, at 1,300m […]

  • Equinor gains nod to use Songa rig for Norwegian well

    1 June 2018
    Exploration & Production

    Norway’s Equinor has been given consent by the Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) for exploration drilling in block 6608/10 in the Norwegian Sea.

  • Norway Offers 65 New Production Licences in APA 2013

    22 January 2014
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development

    The Government has decided to offer ownership interests to 48 companies in 65 new production licences in connection with the 2013 Awards in Predefined Areas (APA 2013). “I am very pleased to send out offers today to 48 companies for participation in a total of 65 new production licences on the Norwegian shelf. This is […]

  • Neptune all set to kick off North Sea drilling ops with Odfjell Drilling-managed rig

    25 August 2023
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Project & Tenders, Regulation & Policy

    Neptune Energy has secured a drilling permit from the Norwegian authorities for an exploration well in the North Sea off Norway.

  • North Sea well comes up dry for Aker BP

    12 May 2022
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production

    Oil and gas company Aker BP has concluded the drilling of a wildcat well in the North Sea offshore Norway but it failed to find hydrocarbons.

  • Geological Samples Acquired from Jan Mayen Ridge

    29 August 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development

    Using a remotely operated underwater vehicle with an installed saw, researchers have acquired geological samples from the Jan Mayen Ridge this summer. The method is new – and the results provide new and useful knowledge. “This is the most fun thing I have done as a geologist!” says Robert W. Williams in the Norwegian Petroleum […]

  • Norway: Statoil Achieves Remote-Controlled World Record at Asgard

    13 September 2012
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    For the very first time, remote-controlled machines and an underwater welding robot have installed a new tie-in point on a live gas pipeline, without the pipeline being prepared in advance. This type of operations can save Statoil lots of money in the long run. The hot tap installation is the first to be carried out […]

  • Activity to remain high as Norway expects three new field development plans this year

    14 January 2016

    Low oil prices have given rise to considerable challenges for the petroleum industry. Significant remaining resources, combined with cost reductions and improved efficiency, can ensure continued high activity and future profitability, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate, an agency responsible for the petroleum regulation on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, has argued.  “We have had some positive news […]

  • Vår Energi to extend the life of Norwegian subsea field

    15 March 2021
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Environment, Exploration & Production, Rules & Regulation, Safety

    Vår Energi has received consent from the Norwegian offshore authority to use the subsea facilities on the Marulk field beyond their original operating life.