Paris hosted today a working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee and Nicolas Sarkozy, President of France. The parties considered cooperation between Russia and France in the energy sector placing a special emphasis on the progress with joint projects of Gazpr
Origin Energy Limited (“Origin”) today reported that Underlying EBITDA was up 16 per cent to $818 million on the prior corresponding period. Importantly, Underlying EBITDA before exploration expenses was $915 million, up 26 per cent and Group operating cash flow after tax of $794 million was up 87 p
Ensco plc reported diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.90 for fourth quarter 2010, compared to $1.40 per share in fourth quarter 2009. Earnings from discontinued operations were $0.03 per share in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.06 per share a year ago. Diluted earnings pe
Siem Offshore As has agreed to acquire a large-size PSV of VS 485-design. The investment will be done through the 51% owned subsidiary Siem Meling Offshore DA at a price of NOK 345 million (USD 61.3 million) . The vessel will be partly financed by a debt facility of NOK 262 million. The vessel [&hel
FMC Technologies, Inc. announced that Tore Halvorsen, Senior Vice President, Global Subsea Production Systems, will participate in a panel discussion at the following event: Event: DnB NOR Markets Annual Oil, Offshore and Shipping Conference DnB NOR Headquarters Stranden 21, Aker Brygge 0021 Oslo No
Seadrill reports fourth quarter and preliminary 2010 results: Highlights Seadrill generates fourth quarter 2010 EBITDA of US$618 million Seadrill reports fourth quarter 2010 net income of US$268 million and earnings per share of US$0.61 after adverse accounting impact of US$145 million (US$0.35 per
Endeavour International Corporation announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, Endeavour Energy U.K. Ltd., has received all the approvals necessary to finalize the acquisition of an additional 20% working interest in the Bacchus field in the North Sea from Shell U.K. Limited. As a result of the tra
Endeavour International Corporation today announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, Endeavour Energy U.K. Ltd., has received all the approvals necessary to finalize the acquisition of an additional 20% working interest in the Bacchus field in the North Sea from Shell U.K. Limited. As a result of t
Two wells from the platform # 660 have been commissioned recently after completion of drilling works. The daily production of the wells # 652 and # 653 drilled to Girmaki Suite makes 6 tons of oil. The wells are drilled by Oil Rocks Offshore Drilling Works Office of SOCAR Complex Drilling Works Trus
Lundin Petroleum AB (announces that drilling of exploration well 25/10-11 on the Earb South prospect has commenced. The well is located in licence PL505 in the Norwegian North Sea. The Earb South prospect is located 15 km west of the Balder Field and 35km south of the Heimdal facilities. The well wi
The world market for subsea hardware is set for strong growth over the forecast period to 2015, increasing by 23% compared to 2006-2010. Douglas-Westwood projections for global Capex for the period total $139 billion. Fields are being developed in deeper waters, from increasingly-remote locations an
The Havyard 858 DSV, Seven Havila, that has been under construction at Havyard is today delivered from the yard to a subsidiary of Havila Shipping and then sold to the joint venture company Acergy Havila Limited which is 50% owned by a subsidiary of Havila Shipping and 50% by a subsidiary of Subsea
Subsea 7 S.A. (formerly Acergy S.A.) announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2010. The combination between Acergy S.A. and Subsea 7 Inc. completed on January 7, 2011. Upon completion, Acergy S.A. was renamed Subsea 7 S.A. Jean Cahuzac, Chief Executive Officer, said: “Both Acergy and
Maersk Oil made a profit for 2010 of USD 1.7 billion compared to a profit of USD 1.2 billion in 2009. The main reason for the improved result was a 29% increase in the average oil price. The oil production declined, but “we are making significant investments to replace our oil reserves,” says Nils [
