Fossil Energy
Lekoil: ‘Oil major’ supports further Otakikpo development
Oil company Lekoil has entered into agreements that should further develop the offshore block containing the Otakikpo field offshore Nigeria.
RockRose closes UK deal with Marathon
RockRose Energy has now completed the acquisition of 100% of Marathon Oil U.K. (MOUK) and 100% of Marathon Oil West of Shetland Limited (MOWOS) from subsidiaries of Marathon Oil Corporation.
ConocoPhillips files plan for North Sea re-development
ConocoPhillips has submitted a Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) for a re-development of the Tor field in the Greater Ekofisk area in the North Sea to Norwegian authorities.
Novatek one step closer to Arctic LNG 2 FID as Japanese duo enters project
Russia’s Novatek and a consortium of two Japanese companies – Mitsui and JOGMEC – have signed a sales and purchase agreement for a 10% participation interest in the Arctic LNG 2 project.
BP discovers more gas resources at Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project
BP has expanded a natural gas resource potential at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim natural gas project, which is located offshore Mauritania and Senegal.
DP World splashes over $1 billion on Topaz acquisition
Dubai-based DP World has acquired Topaz Energy and Marine, a provider of marine and logistics solutions to the offshore industry, for $1.079 billion.
Equinor hires Safe Concordia flotel for Brazil ops
Offshore accommodation specialist Prosafe has won a contract for its Safe Concordia flotel with Equinor in Brazil.
Hurricane disappointed with Warwick Deep well results
Hurricane Energy has encountered disappointing results at the 205/26b-13Z (Warwick Deep) well located in the West of Shetland area. The well did not flow at commercial rates. Transocean Leader semi-submersible started drilling the Warwick Deep well for Hurricane Energy and Spirit Energy on April 16,
Reliance awards subsea contracts for MJ1 field to TechnipFMC
TechnipFMC has been awarded significant subsea contracts by Reliance Industries for the MJ1 field located in deep water offshore India in the Krishna Godavari basin.
Announcement of the launching of Lebanon’s Second Offshore Licensing Round
Sponsored post Announcement of the launching of Lebanon’s Second Offshore Licensing Round The Lebanese Republic’s Minister of Energy and Water announces the launch of Lebanon’s second offshore licensing round and the opening of the process for receiving Licensing Round Applications by the Lebanese P
Shell taps CHC for helicopter services offshore Brazil
Oil major Shell has hired offshore helicopter provider CHC to support its exploration and appraisal work offshore Brazil.
U.S. weekly offshore rig count goes up to 26 units
The number of offshore rigs in the U.S. increased to 26 units last week, according to weekly rig count reports published on Friday by Baker Hughes, a GE company.
Beyond technology: sustaining growth on an ever-busier seabed
Guest columen by Huub den Rooijen, Director of Energy, Minerals and Infrastructure at The Crown Estate
TMC to supply compressed air system for Awilco’s semi-sub newbuild
Singapore’s Keppel FELS has awarded TMC Compressors a deal to deliver an energy-saving marine compressed air system to the first mid-water semi-submersible drilling rig being built for Awilco Drilling.