Business & Finance
Subsea UK Expects Thousands to Descend in Aberdeen for Europe’s Largest Subsea Event
Subsea 2012, which will be held over two days, will demonstrate how the subsea industry continues to be at the forefront of development in new frontiers, reaching further and going deeper than ever before. Subsea UK’s annual conference and exhibition has attracted leading industry figures from all o
Submarine Cable Between Estonia and Finland Back in Service
After the announcement was made on February 01 revealing the break-down of the submarine cable linking Estonia and Finland, the Elering Company has proclaimed that the EstLink is back in service. The cause of the break-down was of a technical nature originating in the Harku converter station that wa
Germany: Nordic Yards to Contract Offshore Converter Platform for Siemens
Nordic Yards, manufacturer of innovative special ships and major maritime projects, including for the offshore wind industry, has received a further order from Siemens Energy to build a self-erecting offshore HVDC converter platform. Work will start from May 2, 2012 on the SylWin alpha platform, whi
UK: Larraine Boorman Joins OPITO as Managing Director
The industry body which provides the focal point for the oil and gas sector’s skills and workforce development needs has appointed a new managing director to steer the UK arm of the global organisation. Larraine Boorman has taken over the reins at OPITO from David Binnie who stood down in October 20
UK: Craig Group Plans to Invest in New Vessels
Craig Group to invest £50million in new vessels with Talisman Energy contract North Star Shipping, a division of the family-owned global shipping and energy services firm The Craig Group, has been awarded a major new contract with Talisman Energy (UK) Ltd. Under the contract the company, which provi
UK: Craig Group to Build Two PSVs for Talisman Contract
North Star Shipping, a division of the family-owned global shipping and energy services firm The Craig Group, has been awarded a major new contract with Talisman Energy (UK) Ltd. Under the contract the company, which provides offshore support vessels to the industry, will build two new platform supp
Norway: SeaBird Appoints New CEO
SeaBird Exploration, a global provider of marine 2D and 3D seismic data, and associated products and services to the oil and gas industry today announced that Mr Dag Reynolds has been appointed as new Chief Executive Officer of SeaBird. Mr Reynolds will assume the position with the Company with effe
Cyprus: SeaBird Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
SeaBird Exploration PLC announces that Mr Dag Reynolds has been appointed as new Chief Executive Officer of SeaBird. Mr Reynolds will assume the position with the Company with effect no later than 1 May. The current CEO Mr Tim Isden will be stepping down from his position with effect from 6 February
Norway: Lundin Petroleum Starts Johan Sverdrup Appraisal Drilling
Swedish-based oil and gas company, Lundin Petroleum has commenced drilling of the appraisal well 16/2-11 on the Johan Sverdrup (formerly know as Aldous/Avaldsnes) discovery located in the North Sea sector of the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). The planned depth is approximately 2,175 meters below
Germany and Neighbors Form Co-operative CF Container Feeder eG
Representatives of shipping companies from all over Northern Germany and the neighboring Netherlands have founded the co operative “CF Container Feeder eG”. The purpose of the co operative is the coordination and bundling of the shipping activities for feeder container ships provided by the members.
Bermuda: Seadrill Nets Hat-Trick
A Norwegian-Bermudan drilling contractor, Seadrill, has secured new contracts for the three jack-up rigs Offshore Mischief, Offshore Defender, and West Leda. The aggregated revenue potential is estimated at US$311 million inclusive of mobilization fees and assignment specific rig modifications. Offs
Premier Oil Provides Update on Drilling in UK and Indonesia
The Premier-operated East Fyne Appraisal well, 21/28a-11, has drilled to a total depth of 5,020 feet. The well encountered 11 feet of gas bearing sand within the Upper Tay formation and 8 feet of oil bearing sand within the Middle Main Tay. The thickness of the oil bearing sand is at the lower end o
UK: SPE Reveals Finalists for Offshore Achievement Awards 2012
The shortlist for the Offshore Achievement Awards has been announced recently, recognising the top individuals and companies in the energy industry. The awards, re-launched in October by the Society of Petroleum Engineers with the support of main sponsor TAQA Bratani, will celebrate the finest talen
Denmark: Ramboll Strengthens Pipelines & Subsea Department
Wishing to increase performance and quality of the company’s consultancy within Pipelines & Subsea projects, Ramboll Oil & Gas has appointed Lars Eriksen to a newly established position as Project Director. The Pipelines & Subsea department in Copenhagen is now lead by Søren Skovgård Møller. This or