Fossil Energy
Senegal president’s brother resigns over offshore gas deal corruption claims
Senegal president’s brother has reportedly resigned from his government position following allegations that he was paid bribes related to a 2014 award of offshore blocks.
Wintershall Dea farms out Shrek licenses off Norway
Wintershall Dea has farmed out its 30% stake in the Shrek licenses (PL838/838B) in the Norwegian Sea to Lime Petroleum.
Another delay for MacGregor’s TTS buy
Cargotec’s MacGregor has yet to complete the acquisition of TTS Group’s marine and offshore businesses, originally proposed in February 2018.
LLOG starts production from Buckskin field in Gulf of Mexico
U.S. Gulf of Mexico operator LLOG has started production from the Buckskin offshore field in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico.
Shell awards Jackdaw FEED job to Kvaerner
Kvaerner has entered into a contract with Shell to perform an early phase design engineering of the planned Jackdaw wellhead platform on the United Kingdom Continental Shelf.
Update: Dolphin Drilling might file for bankruptcy
Norwegian offshore drilling contractor Dolphin Drilling ASA might file for bankruptcy.
Energean firms up agreement with Israel Natural Gas Lines
Energean has signed a detailed agreement with Israel Natural Gas Lines (INGL) for the transfer of title of the near shore and onshore part of the infrastructure that will deliver gas from the Karish and Tanin FPSO into the Israeli national gas transmission grid.
Equinor gets consent to use Johan Sverdrup processing platform
The PSA has given Equinor consent to use the P1 processing platform on the Johan Sverdrup field in the North Sea offshore Norway.
Repsol hires Maersk Valiant drillship for Mexico drilling
Spanish oil firm Repsol has hired a Maersk Drilling drillship for offshore drilling in Mexico.
Eni, IBM launch new AI-based research platform
Italian oil major Eni and IBM have launched the Cognitive Discovery research platform following a multiyear collaboration on the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Aker BP cleared to use Odfjell rig at Skogul field
Aker BP has been given consent by the Petroleum Safety Authority to use the Deepsea Nordkapp drilling rig for production drilling on the Skogul field offshore Norway.
OEEC 2019: Digitalization
Digitalization is key for every operator in optimizing use of both traditional and renewable energy resources and vital to facilitate the transition. What are the lesson learned and what should we be aware of to manage operations in a safe and secure way.
RigNet to pay $50,8 million in Inmarsat settlement
RigNet, a global provider of communications solutions for the offshore oil and gas industry, has agreed to pay $50,75 million to resolve a dispute with satellite telecommunication firm Inmarsat.
WoodMac: ExxonMobil’s sale of Norwegian assets has potential to be biggest deal since 2006
ExxonMobil is reportedly looking to sell all off its assets in Norway. The move has the potential to be Norway’s biggest sale since 2006, according to energy intelligence group Wood Mackenzie.