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  • Petronas hires four Velesto jack-up rigs

    22 April 2019
    Business & Finance, Exploration & Production

    Malaysia’s Velesto Energy, formerly known as UMW Oil & Gas, has been awarded contracts for the provision of four jack-up drilling rigs by Petronas. 

  • Magseis looking to hire offshore vessel with seismic equipment

    21 March 2017

    Norwegian geophysical company Magseis has entered into a letter of intent with an unnamed provider of offshore vessels regarding a potential vessel charter.  Magseis said in a statement on Tuesday that such agreement includes an option for the lease of certain seismic equipment. However, the company did not reveal any further details about the vessel […]

  • Shell hires Fugro for seabed survey off Kenya

    21 February 2017
    Business & Finance

    Fugro has been awarded a contract by Shell/BG Kenya for the execution of a seabed survey to detect natural leakages of hydrocarbons. The seeps survey complements a seismic exploration program that was completed recently offshore Kenya, Fugro said on Tuesday. Undertaking a four-week campaign of multibeam data acquisition and precise sampling, Fugro will mobilize its […]

  • MOSS Reviews Permanent Platform Wire Replacement (USA)

    7 September 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Project & Tenders

    InterMoor successfully replaced (8) spiral-strand platform wires on a permanent production facility in May 2011 without requiring a platform shutdown or loss of production. The operation was completed using a single Construction Anchor-Handling Vessel (CAHV) at a significant cost savings from the traditional method involving a derrick barge. Each mooring line consisted of unjacketed spiral-strand […]

  • ATP Files for Bankruptcy. Blames Drilling Moratorium (USA)

    19 August 2012
    Business & Finance

    ATP Oil & Gas, a Gulf of Mexico focused operator, on Friday, August 17, filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. ATP has taken this action in order to undertake a comprehensive financial restructuring. “ATP expects its […]

  • Global Petroleum hires Seabird for Namibian seismic shoot

    8 June 2017

    Global Petroleum has contracted Seabird Exploration of Norway for the acquisitions of 834 km of full fold 2D seismic data over its offshore block in Namibia. The survey has been designed as an infill programme with the aim of providing better delineation of an extremely large, multi-level, dip closed prospect – Gemsbok -which has been mapped […]

  • Premier Oil hires Craig for North Sea support

    5 April 2017

    Craig International has signed a five-year procurement contract for all Premier Oil’s maintenance and repair operations in the UK North Sea. The contract could be with worth up to £5 million. Jill MacDonald, joint managing director of Craig International, said: “We’ve built a strong relationship with Premier Oil and securing this contract recognizes the value outsourced […]

  • Energy XXI hires Blake rig for GoM work

    4 April 2017

    Blake International Rigs has secured a contract for its Blake Rig 651. The rig will mobilize to Energy XXI’s South Pass 77 “C” platform in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The initial contract term is for one well, which is scheduled to start in late April following a 30 day make ready period at Blake’s […]

  • Afren Hires Aconex to Manage Oil Projects in Nigeria

    28 May 2013

    Aconex, provider of online project collaboration solutions for the oil and gas industry, today announced its engagement by Afren plc, a leading independent oil and gas exploration and production company. Afren uses the Aconex Online Collaboration Platform to manage the operation and maintenance of its Ebok and Okoro Setu oil field platforms off the coast […]

  • Exxon Hires Eirik Raude for Drilling Offshore Ireland

    14 January 2013

    Ocean Rig UDW Inc., an international offshore drilling contractor, announced today that it has signed definitive documentation, following the  previously announced Letter of Intent, for one of its semi-submersible drilling rigs,  the Eirik Raude, with an oil major. The drilling contractor did not reveal the name of the client but it is believed that the […]

  • Gupco Hires VOS Apollo AHTS for Ops in Egypt

    2 May 2013
    Business & Finance

    Vroon Offshore Services has announced that its VOS Apollo vessel will start a two-year charter with Gupco this week. Gupco (Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company) is a 50% BP joint venture with Egypt’s national petroleum company. VOS Apollo, currently in Port Suez awaiting the start of this charter, is an anchor-handling tug-supply vessel built for […]

  • UK’s Subsea Firms Expect Significant Growth in 2013

    6 February 2013

    Subsea companies across the UK are set to grow by 20% or more in 2013, with some companies anticipating more than 50% growth. A survey of Subsea UK members revealed that 100% of firms are predicting significant growth in the next 12 months. Almost half expect to grow by 30% and a third by more […]

  • Eirik Raude Rig Hired for Drilling in West Africa

    5 February 2013

    Ocean Rig, an international offshore drilling contractor, has entered into definitive documentation for one of its semi-submersible drilling rigs, the Eirik Raude, with a major oil company. The drilling contractor did not reveal the name of the client. The drilling contract is for a firm four-well program plus options, with an estimated duration of about […]

  • Lamprell Handed £2.4 Million Fine by FSA (UK)

    18 March 2013

    Lamprell , a provider of diversified engineering and contracting services to the onshore and offshore oil & gas and renewable energy industries, confirms that it has concluded a settlement with the Financial Services Authority (“FSA”) in relation to the FSA’s investigation into the Company’s handling of inside information. As a result, the FSA has found that Lamprell […]

  • NPD, Rosnedra Sign Five-Year Cooperation Deal

    21 June 2013
    Business & Finance

    The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) will continue its cooperation with the Directorate for Mineral Resources in Russia (Rosnedra). The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) will continue its cooperation with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation (Rosnedra). The five-year agreement was signed by the Director of Rosnedra, Alexandr Popov, and Director General […]

  • Parkmead Awarded Five Blocks in Southern North Sea

    4 December 2013

    Parkmead been provisionally awarded five additional UK blocks, through two new licences, in the second tranche of awards under the UKCS 27th Licensing Round, the results of which have been announced by the Energy Minister. This newly awarded territory is all operated by Parkmead and is situated in the UK Southern North Sea.   This award […]

  • Hess Hires PSV Siem Hanne (Equatorial Guinea)

    31 October 2013
    Business & Finance

    Siem Offshore and Hess Equatorial Guinea Inc. have entered into a contract for the PSV “Siem Hanne” for operations offshore Equatorial Guinea. The charter contract has started and is for a firm period of 12 months and Hess has an option to extend the charter contract by 1 x 6 months plus 6 x 1 […]

  • SBM Offshore Hires BMT for Stones FPSO Support

    24 October 2013

    BMT Scientific Marine Services Inc (BMT) has been awarded a contract from SBM Offshore to provide an Integrated Marine Monitoring System (IMMS) for the Stones Floating Production Storage Offshore (FPSO) in the US Gulf of Mexico. The IMMS monitors, logs, and displays data in real-time to provide operational support functionality and archives data for assessing […]

  • 7 Oil Firms Buy NPD’s Seismic Data

    1 July 2013

    As at 28 June, seven oil companies have purchased the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s (NPD’s) seismic package from the southeastern part of the Barents Sea and the ocean areas off Jan Mayen. The seven companies are Chevron Norge AS, Idemitsu Petroleum Norge AS, Det norske oljeselskap ASA, AS Norske Shell, Total E&P Norge AS, Lundin Norway […]

  • WesternGeco Files Patent Infringement Claim against PGS

    18 September 2013
    Equipment

    Schlumberger’s subsidiary WesternGeco has filed a complaint against PGS in Houston alleging infringement of four patents. These patents were part of the litigation between WesternGeco and ION Geophysical regarding the DigiFIN steering device. For the case to continue WesternGeco will also have to take steps to serve the complaint against PGS. “PGS is of the […]

  • Pinsent Masons hires marine employment law specialist

    5 May 2014
    Business & Finance

    International legal firm Pinsent Masons has appointed a new Partner who specialises in employment law relating to shipping and marine matters.   Katie Williams advises oil and gas companies engaged in offshore supply, construction, diving, drilling and well intervention, and shipping companies providing safety and standby vessels. Aberdeen-based Williams also acts for a number of […]

  • Denmark awards offshore blocks to 12 oil firms

    7 April 2016

    Denmark on Wednesday awarded sixteen new offshore licenses to twelve oil and gas exploration companies. According to the Danish Energy Agency, the companies now have six years to make new discoveries that can increase the Danish oil and gas production, and thus boost proceeds to Danish economy. This period can be extended to 30 years, […]

  • Ocean Installer hires Grand Canyon for UK ops

    15 May 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    Ocean Installer has signed a short term charter for the OCV/ROV Grand Canyon in order to meet project requirements. Due to an increasing order book Ocean Installer is experiencing high utilisation of its current fleet and recognises the need for increased vessel capacity in the UK. “We have seen the need for additional vessels and […]

  • Huisman Builds Pipelay Systems for Five Offshore Vessels

    31 January 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    Huisman, a Dutch specialist in lifting, drilling and subsea solutions, currently has five new built pipelay systems out on the quayside of their production facility in Schiedam, The Netherlands. These “high five” showcase the latest in pipelay technology and underline the added value of the new production hall for Huisman Schiedam. This 66m high production […]

  • Bibby hires IRM vessel. Expands ROV fleet

    10 March 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    Bibby Remote Intervention Limited (BRIL), part of Aberdeen-based subsea installation contractor, Bibby Offshore, has further expanded its fleet by signing a charter agreement for an IRM (Inspection Repair and Maintenance) light construction vessel and adding an additional two ROVs (Remote Operating Vehicles) to its operations.   The charter agreement with Olympic Shipping is for a […]