Fossil Energy
New World O&G extends Danica deadline. Relinquishes offshore part
New World Oil and Gas Plc, an oil and gas operating company focused on Denmark and Belize, has secured an extension in work programme commitment deadlines for Licence 1/08 at its Danica Resources Project in Southern Denmark to 31 January 2015. This extension was discussed with Danica Resources ApS a
Polarcus Nadia kicks off Fedynsky 3D survey
Polarcus, a marine geophysical company, has started a new 3D survey in the Russian Barents Sea.
Brynhild delay frustrates Lundin
Lundin Petroleum has announced that the Brynhild project is progressing at a slower pace than anticipated due to commissioning issues related to the FPSO operated by Shell on the Pierce Field in the UK sector.
Hurricane Energy completes drilling phase at Lancaster well
Hurricane Energy plc, the UK-based oil and gas company focused on hydrocarbon resources in naturally fractured basement reservoirs, has completed the drilling phase of the ongoing operation to drill and test a horizontal appraisal well on its Lancaster discovery, West of Shetland. The well has been
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Ramboll now covers all North Sea countries
In pursuit of an ambitious strategy to grow employees and geographical reach, Ramboll has acquired Apply Altra in Aberdeen.
Blue Offshore delivers ‘world’s largest modular basket carousel’
Marine engineering and subsea cable installation equipment provider Blue Offshore Marine Services has successfully built a third and what they claim is the world’s largest modular basket carousel. After contract award, the basket carousel, with loading tower and 15Te tensioner, was fabricated in 16
Russia releases ‘Arctic Sunrise’
Greenpeace has announced that its Arctic Sunrise vessel has been released from the port of Murmansk by the Russian Authorities.
Shell extends ‘Ocean Sky’ ERRV contract in Norway
The Ocean Sky vessel has been awarded an ERRV contract with Norske Shell.
Kleven delivers ‘Rem Pioneer’
Rem Offshore has taken delivery of large construction vessel from Kleven yard in Norway. The 117 m long vessel is the largest in Rem’s highly modern offshore fleet, and will start working on a chart for Italian based Micoperi Marine Contractors immediately after delivery. The vessel, named Rem Pione
Det norske to use ‘Maersk Giant’ for North Sea well
Det norske oljeselskap ASA has received consent for exploration drilling using the Mærsk Giant jack-up rig to drill well 2/9-5 S Heimdalshø, in production licence 494, offshore Norway. The well is in the southern part of the North Sea, around 34 km west of the Valhall field. Water depth at the site
Baker Hughes: Offshore rigs in May down by 1
Baker Hughes Incorporated announced today that the international rig count for May 2014 was 1,350, up 1 from the 1,349 counted in April 2014, and up 67 from the 1,283 counted in May 2013. The international offshore rig count for May 2014 was 326, down 3 from the 329 counted in April 2014, and down [
Statoil given nod for another well in the Hoop area
Statoil Petroleum AS has received consent for exploration drilling using the Transocean Spitsbergen rig on another well in the Barents Sea. The Norwegian oil giant will use the semi-submersible drilling rig to drill the Atlantis well (7325/1) in production licence 615, following the completion of th
Rosneft earmarks $400 billion for Arctic exploration
On June 5, Igor Sechin, President and Chairman of the Management Board, Rosneft took part in a session of a roundtable on efficient and safe development of the Arctic in St. Petersburg. The roundtable involves researchers and business community representatives and is led by Russian President Vladimi