Fossil Energy
Search begins for CEO of new Oil & Gas Regulator (UK)
The formal recruitment process for a Chief Executive to the new Oil and Gas Authority North Sea regulator in the UK has begun. Edward Davey MP commissioned Sir Ian Wood to lead a review of the UK’s offshore oil and gas production because, while investment levels are rising and near-term prospects ar
Maintenance shutdown for Nord Stream
Nord Stream AG will be conducting long-planned annual maintenance works on its twin gas pipeline system between June 24 and July 4, 2014. These routine maintenance works will require a temporary shutdown first of both lines at once, then of each line separately. These works are an essential part of
Paragon Offshore raising cash ahead of spin-off
Paragon Offshore Ltd. is beginning the process of raising external financing in preparation for the spin-off in the third quarter of 2014.
Island Dragon ready for Lundin gig
Island Offshore has taken delivery of the Island Dragon vessel today.
Ramboll, Semco Maritime JV to work on Hess Denmark platforms
A joint venture between Ramboll Oil & Gas and Semco Maritime has been awarded an EPC contract for the provision of onshore and offshore services at Hess Denmark’s platforms in the Danish North Sea. Under a comprehensive framework agreement, Ramboll and Semco Maritime will provide end-to-end services
Westcon to provide quay for Valemon topside
Statoil has entered into an option agreement with Westcon Yards in Florø for quay rental and preparations of the topside of the Valemon platform before installation in the North Sea. The Valemon topside will according to the current plan arrive at Westcon Yards in Florø in the end of July. The topsi
Arcadion lands work on Statoil’s Mariner platform
Arcadion has received a contract by DSME for Accommodation works on the new Statoil Mariner platform. Being built in South Korea, the platform, when complete, will be located in the UK North Sea.
Damen Shiprepair gets Rowan Viking remodeling contract
Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen, part of Damen Shiprepair & Conversion, has been awarded the contract by a subsidiary of Rowan Companies plc to remodel the Rowan Viking. The Rowan Viking is a Keppel Fels ‘N’ Class Drilling Rig. The rig, which at 124 (l) x 95 (w) x 170 (h) metres is one of the largest [&
VNG to buy Chevron’s interest in Draugen field
VNG will buy Chevron Norge’s interest in producing field Draugen – 7.56 % interest in the underlying licences
OGN sends jacket to North Sea location (UK)
The OGN Group, a leading engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor in the offshore oil and gas industry, has delivered a 5745 tonne steel Jacket for Talisman Sinopec Energy UK Limited’s MonArb Area Redevelopment Project (MAR) which will help unlock further oil reserves from the UK N
EEEGR 2014 to feature offshore helicopter safety talk
New safety measures for helicopters serving the oil and gas industry have prompted a two-hour breakout session specifically on the issue at the EEEGR 2014 Conference in Norwich next month. “Thousands of people in this region will be affected and with many from the industry already gathering for our
Blackford Dolphin rig leaves Belfast. Donates cash for two charities
The oil rig which dominated the Belfast skyline for the last six months has left a £50,000 cash donation to be shared between two Northern Ireland charities. Harland and Wolff Heavy Industries Ltd joined Dolphin Drilling Ltd, the owners of the departed Blackford Dolphin oil rig, to convert the value
Works underway to reduce risk in offshore workers marine transfer ops
Transferring personnel to offshore installations using crew boats and crane-lifted carriers is a common operation around the world, however, practices, levels of training, standards and the equipment used vary greatly.
Subsea 7 extends charter for Skandi Neptune
DOF ASA has announced that Subsea 7 has exercised a charter option on the vessel Skandi Neptune, extending the charter by 1 year. The vessel is firm until Q1 2016. Skandi Neptune is a construction support vessel, capable of operating in water depths up to 3,000 meters. The 104 m long vessel is equip