Fossil Energy
Husky Energy set to replace connector that caused 2018 offshore oil spill
Canadian oil firm Husky Energy is preparing to install a replacement flowline connector at the White Rose Field.
OMV hires Archer’s modular rig for New Zealand drilling
Archer said Monday the contract was for five wells, with two one-well extension options
Icon Offshore hit with lawsuit over breach of contract
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysian offshore support vessel provider Icon Offshore has been hit with a lawsuit over a breach of contract in relation to the construction of a platform supply vessel (PSV).
No oil so far at Santos’ Roc South-1 well. Drilling continues
Caley and Baxter, the first two objectives at the Santos’ operated Roc South-1 well offshore Australia have failed to deliver.
Altus scores 3-year wireline services deal with TIOS
TechnipFMC Island Offshore Subsea (TIOS), a TechnipFMC and Island Offshore joint venture, has hired Altus Intervention for the provision of wireline services across three of the JV’s vessels.
Equinor reduces stake in Lundin. Beefs up Johan Sverdrup ownership
Equinor will acquire a 2.6% direct ownership share in the Johan Sverdrup field for a cash consideration of $910 million.
APEC sends Barryroe-related loan to Exola
After some delays, Providence Resources’ subsidiary Exola is set to receive a previously agreed loan from China’s APEC related to the farm-out of a stake in the offshore Ireland block containing the Barryroe project.
Digital Twins: Innovation through cooperation
This article takes a closer look at an innovation originating from a cooperative partnership between automation specialist Bachmann Electronic and closed-loop control specialist Controllab.
Popular news, July 1 – 7, 2019
Offshore Energy Today’s most popular news of the past week.
Ireland says no to offshore exploration ban
Ireland’s offshore oil and gas association has welcomed the government decision this week to block a bill that would ban the issuing of further licenses for oil and gas exploration and production.
EU’s Šefčovič blasts Turkey’s ‘illegal drilling activities’ off Cyprus
European Commission Vice-President for Energy Union Maroš Šefčovič has this week expressed support for Cyprus in light of Turkey’s “illegal drilling activities,” in the Mediterranean Sea.
DeepOcean scoops Vigdis deal with Equinor
Subsea services company DeepOcean has been awarded a contract by Equinor for marine operations during installation of the Vigdis boosting station offshore Norway. Norway’s Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has recently approved Equinor’s Vigdis boosting station project located in the North Sea. Expec
Lundin ready for Goddo well spud
Oil and gas company Lundin Norway will spud the Goddo well (16/5-8 S), located in license PL 815 offshore Norway, shortly.
Chevron takes Shelf Drilling jack-up for Thai ops
Shelf Drilling has secured a contract for the Shelf Drilling Scepter jack-up rig with Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production for operations in the Gulf of Thailand.