Business & Finance
Noble Energy Discovers Significant Gas Reserves Offshore Cyprus
Noble Energy, Inc. announced today a natural gas discovery at the Cyprus Block 12 prospect, offshore the Republic of Cyprus. The Cyprus A-1 well encountered approximately 310 feet of net natural gas pay in multiple high-quality Miocene sand intervals. The discovery well was drilled to a depth of 19,
USA: BSEE Director James A. Watson Names Margaret N. Schneider as New Deputy Director
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Director James A. Watson announced the selection of Margaret N. Schneider as BSEE Deputy Director. Bob LaBelle, who has served as the Acting Deputy Director since October 1, 2011, will now become Science Advisor at the Bureau of Ocean Energy Mana
USA: BSEE Director Appoints New Deputy Director
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Director James A. Watson announced the selection of Margaret N. Schneider as BSEE Deputy Director. Bob LaBelle, who has served as the Acting Deputy Director since October 1, 2011, will now become Science Advisor at the Bureau of Ocean Energy Mana
USA: BSEE Gets New Deputy Director
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Director James A. Watson yesterday announced the selection of Margaret N. Schneider as BSEE Deputy Director. Bob LaBelle, who has served as the Acting Deputy Director since October 1, 2011, will now become Science Advisor at the Bureau of Ocean E
Denmark: MPI Discovery Arrives at Port of Esbjerg to Load Wind Turbines
On 25 December MPI Discovery arrived at the Port of Esbjerg, where it will load wind turbines for the World’s largest offshore wind farm – London Array. Blue Water Shipping is agent on behalf of MPI Offshore, and Blue Water Shipping is responsible for the loading of the wind turbines for London Arra
du Repairs One Undersea Cable Cut in Suez, Egypt
The telecommunications service provider du has reported that one of the two under-sea cable cuts reported earlier this week, was fixed and connection is renewed. “We are happy to report some updates on the cable cuts matter as we received a confirmation from operators of SMW3 that the cut has been r
Aker Solutions to Open Hi-Tech Drilling Equipment Simulator in Houston, USA
Norway based, international oil services group Aker Solutions is about to open North America’s most advanced drilling equipment simulator in Houston, Texas. The simulator will be available to rig operators with the objective of making offshore drilling operations safer and more cost effective. Aker
Golf Club to Make Decision on Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm (UK)
Members of one of the oldest golf club in the world will make a decision regarding a proposed wind farm offshore Aberdeen. Royal Aberdeen Golf Club director Ronnie Macaskill said that he expects the decision to be made in January. The European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre is being developed by Ab
Gazprom and Turkey Discuss Cooperation Options in Gas Sector
A working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee and Taner Yildiz, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Turkey was held yesterday in Ankara. During the meeting a wide range of issues were discussed in the field of cooperation between Russia
Australia: Government Confirms State Development Agreement with OPR
Oakajee Port and Rail (OPR) will continue to be central to the development of mid-west port and rail infrastructure, with the State Government today confirming its support for the existing State Development Agreement (SDA) beyond 2011. The SDA is the key agreement between the State and OPR, for the
ConocoPhillips Sells USD 330 Million Worth of UK North Sea Assets to Endeavour
Endeavour Energy UK Limited, has entered into a purchase and sale agreement to acquire ConocoPhillips’ interest in three producing U.K. oil fields in the Central North Sea for $330 million, including approximately $94 million of tax attributes. Current net production from this asset group is approxi
Endeavour Acquires Three ConocoPhillips’ UK Producing Assets
Endeavour International Corporation announced that its subsidiary, Endeavour Energy UK Limited, has entered into a purchase and sale agreement to acquire ConocoPhillips’ interest in three producing U.K. oil fields in the Central North Sea for $330 million, including approximately $94 million of tax
Denmark: Decision to Order 10 More Triple-E Ships Has Not Been Made Yet, Maersk Says
Maersk Line, the global containerized division of the A.P. Moller – Maersk Group is considering an option to order another 10 Triple-E ships from South Korean manufacturer Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., before the end of February 2012, as it has already placed orders for 20 such ships
Philippines: Otto Energy Executes Final Farm‐in Agreements for SC55 Offshore Palawan
Otto Energy Ltd announces that it has executed the final farm‐in agreements supporting BHP Billiton’s earlier decision to enter into Service Contract 55, Offshore Palawan, Philippines. The execution of the final documents follows the previously announced decision by BHP Billiton to exercise their fa