Fossil Energy
Faroe in Agar/Plantain farm-in. Targets two oil prospects
Faroe Petroleum has farmed into the UK Continental Shelf Agar/Plantain exploration and appraisal well close to the UK/Norwegian median line, operated by Azinor Catalyst Limited (“Catalyst”). The Plantain exploration prospect will be drilled first followed by a contingent side-track to appraise the A
Thematic session: Offshore transport, installation, and removal
The oil & gas and offshore wind markets offer room for a range of dedicated vessels, carrying out activities from the installation of oil and gas infrastructure, of offshore wind foundations, turbines, and of substations through to decommissioning of topsides and jackets.
ExxonMobil acquires stake in Namibian offshore block
Namibia-focused offshore explorer Azinam has farmed out a 30 percent share in its Petroleum exploration license (“PEL”) 44, offshore Namibia.
Karoon Gas Australia chairman passes away
Australian oil and gas explorer Karoon Gas Australia has informed that its Chairman Dr. David Klinger passed away after a short illness.
Horizon Maritime adds another vessel to offshore support fleet
Canada’s Horizon Maritime has added a new multifunctional offshore support vessel to its Canadian fleet.
Chief financial officer of W&T Offshore retires
The chief financial officer (CFO) of oil and gas company W&T Offshore has decided to retire from the company.
Visit first ever offshore platform on Google Streetview
Have you ever been on an offshore gas platform? No? Here’s your chance.
GulfSlope starts Canoe well drilling in Gulf of Mexico
U.S. oil operator GulfSlope energy has started drilling of the Canoe well in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico with the Rowan Ralph Coffman jack-up rig.
Safe Scandinavia flotel cleared for use on Aker BP’s Ula field
Aker BP has received consent from the PSA to use the Safe Scandinavia flotel on the Ula field offshore Norway.
Lundin to drill Norwegian Sea well using Leiv Eiriksson rig
Lundin Petroleum has received consent from the PSA for exploration drilling in the Norwegian Sea, using the Leiv Eiriksson rig.
Cantium takes Rowan offshore rig on a 6-month charter
Rowan Companies has won a six-month contract in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico for one of its jack-up drilling rigs.
Nord Stream 2 pipeline to bypass Danish territorial waters?
Nord Stream 2 AG has handed in an application and EIA report to for a route passing through the Danish EEZ to the northwest of Bornholm.
Bassoe: Saudi Arabia goes full throttle in offshore drilling spree
Saudi Aramco just gave the jack-up market a shot of adrenaline. Rig owners should be loving what they’re seeing.
Total still part of South Pars, Iran says amid CNPC takeover rumors
The future of one of the world’s largest offshore gas projects – South Pars Phase 11 in Iran – is unclear after conflicting reports have been released in Iran over the past few days.