Fossil Energy
Axxis hires one Havila platform supplier. Extends deal for another
Axxis Geo Solution has awarded a charter deal for the Havila Aurora PSV and a contract extension for the Havila Fortune platform supplier.
Exceed supporting Serica’s Columbus efforts
UK oil company Serica Energy has hired Aberdeen-based well management company Exceed to support its good operations at the Columbus gas condensate development. Exceed on Tuesday said the contract was for two years, with the initial scope of work focused on Serica’s Columbus development well in the U
GustoMSC delivers Chela crane to Maersk Drilling
GustoMSC, the developer of the Chela crane, has transferred the multi-functional arm to Danish offshore driller Maersk Drilling.
BMT signs offshore master service agreement with Shell
International multidisciplinary engineering, science, and technology consultancy BMT has been awarded an offshore master service agreement with Shell subsidiary Sabah Shell Petroleum Company.
BP approves Thunder Horse South expansion project in Gulf of Mexico
Oil major BP has sanctioned development of the Thunder Horse South Expansion Phase 2 project in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico.
Concerns over Turkey’s drilling operations offshore Cyprus
The United States, the European Union, and Egypt have all expressed their concerns over Turkey’s plans for offshore drilling operations in Cypriot-claimed waters. However, Turkey claims that its activities in the Eastern Mediterranean region are based on its legitimate rights stemming from internati
Kosmos to sell down Mauritania/Senegal stake. Books loss despite rising revenues
Kosmos Energy has started a process to sell down its interest in acreage located offshore Mauritania/Senegal. Kosmos also recorded a loss in the first quarter of the year despite increase in revenues.
Occidental revises Anadarko takeover offer
Anadarko Petroleum has received a revised proposal from Occidental Petroleum under which Anadarko shareholders would receive $59.00 in cash and 0.2934 shares of Occidental common stock per share of Anadarko common stock.
Shell exercises two options for Awilco’s WilPhoenix rig
Shell has given notice of its intention to Awilco Drilling to exercise two options under the WilPhoenix decommissioning contract covering the abandonment of 5 further wells.
Total looking to buy Anadarko’s African assets from Oxy for $8.8 billion
Total has reached a binding agreement with Occidental to acquire Anadarko’s assets in Africa (Algeria, Ghana, Mozambique, South Africa) for a consideration of $8.8 billion in the event of a successful completion of Occidental’s ongoing bid for Anadarko.
Ithaca drills Cook water injection well offshore UK
The Cook water injection well offshore UK has been drilled past the 13,000 feet mark and the project is set to be completed on time.
Offshore safety body spots improvement points during Fenja audit
The PSA has found two improvement points during an audit of Neptune Energy and its follow-up of the riser delivery for the Fenja field.
Craig International to provide procurement services on BP’s UK assets
Craig International has secured a contract with BP for maintenance, repair, and operations of all operator’s assets on the UK Continental Shelf.
AOG, Simeros team up to deliver first TCP risers in deepwater Brazil
Airborne Oil & Gas and engineering company Simeros Technologies have signed a collaboration agreement to deliver the first qualified TCP risers in deepwater Brazil.