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GMS confirms charter dates for two vessels
Gulf Marine Services, a provider of self-propelled self-elevating support vessels serving the offshore energy industry, has informed that long term charter start dates for two of its vessels have now been confirmed. The company confirmed the date for the appointment of a new non-executive director.
U.S. weekly offshore rig count drops to 19 units
The number of offshore rigs in the U.S. dropped to 19 units last week, according to weekly rig count reports by Baker Hughes, a GE company.
EMGS eyes new data licensing deal
Norwegian geophysical services company EMGS has received a letter of intent for data licensing from an undisclosed customer.
Wintershall to name new Argentina managing director following DEA merger
A new managing director of Wintershall’s Argentinian entity will be named after the closing of the merger between Wintershall and compatriot DEA.
Popular news, February 18 – 24, 2019
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Bahamas Petroleum license quartet extended until end of 2020
Government of The Bahamas has awarded an extension of the second exploration period on four offshore licenses to Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC).
Somali offshore oil dreams threatened by border dispute
Somalian offshore blocks, soon to be offered to interested oil companies as part of its first offshore licensing round, could hold billions of barrels of oil equivalent, however, maritime dispute with Kenya and other political risks could hamper its efforts towards fulfilling its offshore oil produc
Global FID volumes in 2019 to triple over last year, Rystad says
A surge in final investment decisions (FIDs) this year on new petroleum projects worldwide could see sanctioned volumes of oil and gas – excluding shale and tight oil and gas prospects – nearly triple compared to last year’s tally, business intelligence firm Rystad Energy has said. The collective vo
Exxon files EP plan for ultra-deepwater well in Gippsland basin, offshore Australia
ExxonMobil has submitted a revised Environment Protection plan for exploration drilling in the deepwater Gippsland basin, offshore Australia to include the ultra-deepwater Sculpin-1 well.
Offshore watchdog slaps Equinor with safety order
The PSA has given a safety order to Equinor following an audit of material handling and management of the working environment on Martin Linge A.
Three DOF’s ROV Support Vessels in $150M worth of charters with Petrobras
The Skandi Commander, Skandi Olympia, and Skandi Chieftain vessel have been selected for the job.
Aker Solutions to build digital twin for Wintershall’s Nova field
Aker Solutions has been appointed by Wintershall to build a complete digital replica of the Nova production system to enable data driven engineering, production and maintenance decisions.
Rowan, Ensco shareholders approve all-stock merger
Offshore drillers Rowan Companies and Ensco have informed that their respective shareholders voted to approve the pending all-stock merger transaction. Rowan shareholders will receive 2.750 Ensco shares for each Rowan share they own.
Babcock to provide helicopter services for Santos
Babcock Australasia’s Offshore Aviation division has been awarded a five-year contract with Santos in Australia.