Fossil Energy
Melbana exits non-core Vulcan Sub-basin offshore blocks (Australia)
Australia’s Melbana Energy has exited two non-core offshore permits in North-West Australia’s Vulcan Sub-basin.
FAR selects well location for Gambian exploration program
FAR Limited has selected its final well location for the upcoming Samo-1 well in its Gambian exploration program.
Vitol: Gas starts flowing from Sankofa field (Ghana)
Vitol has informed that gas deliveries have begun to GNPC from the Offshore Cape Three Points area’s Sankofa field offshore Ghana.
New CEO to join Esvagt in September
Esvagt, a provider of safety and support at sea, has appointed Peter Lytzen as CEO with effect from September 1, 2018.
Ex-TAQA man becomes EnerMech’s European director
Integrated engineering service provider EnerMech has appointed a new European regional director.
Saipem bags $700M in offshore contracts in Guyana and Congo
Italian oilfield services contractor Saipem has been awarded contracts for the second phase of the ExxonMobil led Liza field development offshore Guyana worth $700 million.
Ophir shareholders approve Santos transaction
Ophir Energy has received shareholder approval for its previously announced acquisition of Santos Limited’s assets in South East Asia.
PHOTO: Giant Appomattox platform on the move
Offshore towing company Crowley has shared a photo of its tugs moving Shell’s giant Appomattox platform to its Gulf of Mexico location.
Pacific Drilling strikes deal with creditors. No recovery for common shareholders
The company expects a smooth plan confirmation process and a quick emergence from its Chapter 11 proceedings,
GulfSlope to add two Gulf of Mexico blocks to portfolio
U.S. independent GulfSlope Energy has been the high bidder on two blocks in the Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 251.
Finland’s marine engine maker to spend €200M on Smart Tech Hub
Finland’s marine engine maker Wärtsilä will invest some 200 million euros to build a new center of research, product development and production – building the Smart Technology Hub – in Vaskiluoto, Vaasa.
Tekmar to buy Subsea Innovation
Tekmar Group plc, a provider of protection systems for subsea cable, umbilical and flexible pipes and offshore engineering services, has signed a deal to buy Subsea Innovation.
Equinor extends ‘Safe Boreas’ contract at Mariner
Equinor has exercised the second of six one-month options to extend the charter of the Safe Boreas accommodation rig.
Rolls-Royce launches new vessel energy storage system
British engineering company Rolls-Royce has launched a new lithium-ion-based energy storage system for vessels.