Fossil Energy
GulfSlope granted suspension for Gulf of Mexico block
The U.S. BOEM has granted GulfSlope approval for a suspension of production designation for its Lease OCS-G 35193, Vermilion Block 375 (VR 375), offshore Louisiana.
Murphy Oil farms into Wintershall Dea’s blocks offshore Brazil
Wintershall Dea has farmed down a 30% participating interest in its three Potiguar offshore exploration blocks to the subsidiary of Murphy Oil Corporation in Brazil.
Equinor expands in Australia with new offshore exploration permit
Norwegian oil and gas company Equinor has been awarded exploration acreage in the Northern Carnarvon Basin offshore Western Australia.
Giving a push to energy transition at Offshore Energy 2019
Is the energy transition moving fast enough? Not yet. We can gain pace and we need to.
Shelf Drilling lands three-year gig in India
Offshore drilling contractor Shelf Drilling has received an award for a three-year contract for the Trident II jack-up rig.
Solo Oil enters North Sea after ‘transformational’ deal with ONE-Dyas
UK-based Solo Oil has made an agreement with ONE-Dyas to acquire a package of its non-operated interests in natural gas fields located in the Dutch sector of the North Sea.
Bourbon gets takeover offer
Struggling French offshore vessel owner Bourbon has received an offer for the takeover of its assets and activities.
SBM Offshore closes Brazil legacy case
Dutch FPSO operator SBM Offshore has confirmed a formal closure of its Brazil legacy case related to legacy bribery issues in Brazil.
Consent for Equinor to use West Hercules rig in North Sea
Norwegian oil major Equinor has received consent from the PSA for exploration drilling in the North Sea using the West Hercules drilling rig.
Springfield kicks off drilling operations offshore Ghana
Ghanaian company Springfield Exploration and Production Limited has started drilling the Afina-1x well located off the coast of Ghana.
Equinor to extend Alve field life by 15 years
Norwegian oil major Equinor has received consent from the PSA to use the facilities on the Alve field beyond their original operating life.
Shelf Drilling bags three-year extension for jack-up rig
Offshore drilling contractor Shelf Drilling has secured a three-year contract extension for the High Island VII jack-up rig.
EPC contract for Rovuma LNG goes to consortium of three firms
A consortium between JGC Corporation, Fluor Corporation, and TechnipFMC has been awarded an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for the Rovuma LNG onshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) production complex project located in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique.
Bourbon Rhode searchers spot potential distress flare
The search for survivors from the Bourbon Rhode tug supply vessel that sank in late September after finding itself near the category 4 hurricane has delivered no result so far after seafarers spotted a potential distress flare in the area.