Fossil Energy
Premier Oil charters Vroon platform supplier for North Sea drilling support
Premier Oil has chartered a Vroon Offshore supply vessel to support its offshore drilling operations in the UK Sector of the North Sea.
U.S. weekly offshore rig count climbs to 28 units
The number of offshore rigs in the U.S. rose to 28 units over the last week, according to a Friday report by Baker Hughes, a GE company.
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African Petroleum, PetroNor to merge next week as final hurdle cleared
African Petroleum has crossed the final hurdle ahead of its proposed merger
Sanders’ $16.3 trillion climate plan takes on oil industry. Ban planned for oil exploration, exports
U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders promises to “take on the fossil fuel industry.”
Maersk Drilling expects further rise in demand for hi-spec jack-ups
Maersk Drilling continues to expect improvements in utilization and day rates longer term
Tullow to spud Joe-1 well off Guyana ‘in the coming days’
Following a recent oil discovery at the Jethro well, offshore Guyana, oil firm Tullow is set to spud the second well, Joe-1, within days.
Rosneft keen on expanding Mozambique portfolio, CEO Sechin says
Russian oil and gas giant Rosneft is looking at potentially expanding its foothold in gas-rich Mozambique.
GMS CEO quits after guidance reset
Offshore oilfield contractor Gulf Marine Services’ (GMS) chief executive officer Duncan Anderson has resigned as the company now expects lower 2019 earnings compared to 2018.
Jersey wins another block in Buchan area
First oil, subject to funding, is targeted for 2024.
‘Modest’ Gulf of Mexico lease sale attracts $159M in bids
The lease sale has attracted $159,4 million in high bids, a result described as “somewhat modest,” by NOIA.
Equinor gets $256M for wind farm aimed at powering offshore oil fields
Enova has awarded Equinor up to NOK 2.3 billion ($256,59 million) grant to support the development of a floating offshore wind farm
LTHE to deliver 28 jackets for Saudi offshore oil fields
Jackets will be delivered for Marjan, Sfaniya, and Ribyan offshore fields.
Hibernia platform production still shut after latest spill. Regulator launches probe
The sheen from the latest spill is reported to have dissipated.