Fossil Energy
ExxonMobil awards Gulf of Mexico job to Rowan rig
Rowan Companies has been awarded a contract for one of its drillships by ExxonMobil to drill a prospect in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
Equinor adds two more blocks to Brazilian pre-salt portfolio
Norway’s Equinor has expanded its portfolio in Brazil’s prolific Campos and Santos basins after winning the Uirapuru and Dois Irmãos blocks in the 4th Production Sharing Bidding Round in Brazil. Equinor, ExxonMobil and Petrogal Brasil presented the winning bid (75.49% profit oil) for the Uirapuru pr
Balltec to deliver subsea mooring connectors to Sofec
Balltec has won a contract from Sofec for the design, manufacture, testing, and delivery of 12 MoorLOK mooring connectors.
Ramco inks tubular deal with Equinor
Ramco has signed a contract with Equinor for inspection and mobilization of casing and tubing in Norway.
Pacific Radiance in talks to sell $85M in shares to investor
Singapore’s Pacific Radiance has said it has signed a non-binding term sheet with potential anchor investors for the equity injection of up to US$85 million.
German firm takes over management of Chinese heavy-lift fleet
German marine transportation specialist United Heavy Lift has said it has taken the management of a new the newly built DP2 Deck Carrier Vessel, MV Zhi Xian Zhi Xing from Shanghai-based Zhixian Transportation.
Ezion liftboat capsizes in South China Sea
The Teras Lyza offshore liftboat capsized in the South China Sea on Tuesday, Ezion, the liftboat co-owner has informed.
Partners exit Ophir field leaving full responsibility to Petronas
Partners in the Ophir field located offshore Malaysia have decided to exit the field due to economic cut-off, which will result in Petronas taking over full responsibility for the field.
Rig delays move Sirius’ drilling plans to summer
Sirius Petroleum now expects to spud the Ororo-2 well in Nigeria “during the summer,” months after the originally anticipated April 2018 date. The delay was caused following rig delays by China’s drilling contractor COSL.
Reaching Paris agreement targets is possible with swift political action, Equinor says
The transition to a more sustainable energy system is too slow. A sustainable development path, consistent with the 2-degree target, does not allow for further delays in policy, industry and consumer action to reduce emissions, according to Norway’s Equinor.
Aker BP charters Solstadfarstad’s platform supply duo
Aker BP has awarded SolstadFarstad contracts for the two platform supply vessels (PSVs).
Reach Subsea secures contracts for offshore vessel duo
Norwegian offshore vessel owner Reach Subsea has said it has signed “a larger contract with an international energy company” for the vessel Olympic Challenger.
HitecVision opens London office, adds two to its team
Norway-based investment fund HitecVision has opened a London office and has made two new additions to its staff.
Aqualis Offshore picks new manager for Qatar
Marine and offshore engineering consultancy Aqualis Offshore has appointed a new country manager in Qatar.