Fossil Energy
Jadestone targets H2 2019 for Vietnam project FID
Jadestone Energy is targeting a final investment decision for a shallow water gas development located offshore Vietnam for the second half of 2019.
Lundin set to drill Barents Sea well
Oil company Lundin Norway is ready to drill a well in the Barents Sea following the receipt of a drilling permit from the Norwegian authorities.
Jadestone gears up for infill drilling on Australian assets
Jadestone Energy has made plans to start an infill drilling program at its assets located offshore Australia in 2019.
Former FH Bertling execs guilty in UK North Sea bribery case
Former FH Bertling executives have been convicted of paying bribes to secure ConocoPhillips freight forwarding contract related to an oil exploration project in the UK North Sea. A former ConocoPhillips employee pleaded guilty for an overcharging scheme. The article has been updated with a statement
Cluff in exclusive agreement with oil & gas major for North Sea license
Cluff Natural Resources (CLNR) has signed an exclusivity agreement for the P2252 license off the UK with a “major” international oil and gas company.
Fred. Olsen Energy restructuring plans hampered by potential rig buyer exit
Offshore driller Fred. Olsen Energy is considering other restructuring alternatives or it might be facing bankruptcy following a withdrawal of a potential buyer for its drillship Bolette Dolphin.
Sapura Energy confirms Saudi Aramco LTA
Malaysia’s Sapura Energy has confirmed its subsidiaries Sapura Fabrication Sdn Bhd and Sapura Saudi Arabia, were selected to join Saudi Aramco’s Long-Term Agreement (LTA) programme.
Guyana: Total completes Orinduik block farm-in
French oil major Total has completed the acquisition of 25 percent working interest in the Orinduik block offshore Guyana.
Rolls-Royce to deliver mooring equipment for two rigs under construction
Rolls-Royce has signed agreements for the supply of mooring equipment to two drilling rigs under construction in Singapore and China.
Miros to supply Petrobras with oil spill detection systems
Sea-state monitoring specialist Miros Group has won a deal to supply eight oil spill detection systems to Brazilian oil major Petrobras.
Trinity adds new senior non-executive director
Independent E&P company Trinity Exploration & Production has appointed a new senior independent non-executive director.
Seadrill’s 4Q starts with rig deals in U.S. and Malaysia
Offshore drilling company Seadrill has scored one new rig contract and one extension since the start of the fourth quarter of 2018.
Shell orders subsea equipment for Gulf of Mexico project from McDermott
McDermott has been awarded a sizable contract from Shell for new subsea umbilical and flowline installation at the Great White Frio development in Alaminos Canyon Block 857 in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
New gig to keep Seadrill Partners’ rig in Malaysia
Offshore Driller Seadrill Partners has secured a contract for its West Capella drillship with Petronas in Malaysia.