Fossil Energy
Maersk Drilling names CFO
Danish driller Maersk Drilling has named Jesper Ridder Olsen its new Chief Financial Officer, following an announcement by Maersk last week that it will demerge the drilling unit via the Nasdaq Copenhagen listing in 2019.
Equinor picks up drilling permit for Ragnfrid Nord prospect
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Equinor a drilling permit for a wildcat well in the Norwegian Sea.
POSH unit bags accommodation gig with Petrobras
Petrobras has awarded a second charter to the POSH-owned semi-submersible accommodation vessel (SSAV) POSH Xanadu.
Irregularities found during Songa Enabler rig audit offshore Norway
The PSA has found irregularities during an audit regarding the use of the Songa Enabler rig on the Goliat field.
Total hires Borr’s jack-up. Demand growing, driller says
Offshore driller Borr Drilling has won a contract for its C20051 jack-up drilling rig.
Sapura raising $973M for growth. Eyeing partnership for offshore drilling division
Malaysia’s SapuraEnergy, both an oil company and an offshore services provider, is looking to raise 4 billion Malaysian ringgit through a rights issue. It is also thinking of listing E&P business and find a partner for its drilling business.
Ithaca to take over all Greater Stella interests
Ithaca Energy has entered into agreements to acquire all the Greater Stella Area (GSA) licenses in the North Sea and associated infrastructure interests of Dyas UK Limited and Petrofac.
Equinor: Permanent reservoir monitoring to boost Johan Castberg recovery rates
Alcatel Submarine Networks will be providing permanent reservoir monitoring (PRM) services at Equinor’s Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea. In support of this, Alcatel has signed a letter of intent with Nexans for delivery of subsea cable.
Oceanteam hires former Seafox man as new boss
Oceanteam, a Dutch-Norwegian offshore support vessel provider, has appointed a former Seafox executive as its new chief executive officer (CEO).
Awilco newbuild to run on Rolls-Royce engines and thrusters
Rolls-Royce has signed a contract to deliver five engines and four large UUC thrusters for an Awilco Drilling newbuild rig.
Hilcorp’s Liberty project environmental impact statement made available
The final environmental impact statement for Hilcorp’s Liberty project in the Beaufort Sea has been made available by BOEM.
UK offshore jobs drop 14% in 2017. Slight increase expected in 2018
Employment in the UK offshore oil and gas sector fell 14% in 2017, to around 280.000, Oil & Gas UK said in its workforce report on Thursday. The report, however, notes a slight increase in offshore jobs for 2018.
Edda Fonn offshore vessel sold to New Zealand Navy
The Navy said the project budget for the purchase, modifications, and introduction into service of the dive and hydrographic capability was $103 million.
DEA gains drilling permit for Barents Sea wildcat well
The NPD has granted DEA Norge AS a drilling permit for a wildcat well in the Barents Sea offshore Norway.