Fossil Energy
Aker BP gains drilling permit for North Sea well duo
The NPD has granted Aker BP a drilling permit for two appraisal wells in the North Sea offshore Norway.
Gulf Marine secures work in MENA region
Gulf Marine Services (GMS) has won two charter awards in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Subsea 7 makes changes to board member roles
Subsea 7 has appointed a new senior independent director and made changes to responsibilities within the board of directors.
Anadarko picks new executive vice president
U.S. oil and gas company Anadarko has named a new executive vice president of international, deepwater & exploration.
New non-executive director to join Soco
Soco International, a London-listed oil and gas exploration and production company, has appointed a new non-executive director.
Mubadala spuds exploration well offshore Thailand
Mubadala Petroleum has kicked off drilling operations at its Manora-8 exploration well in the Gulf of Thailand.
Sanctions won’t harm Iran’s oil exports if EU keeps its promises, oil minister says
Iran’s oil minister Bijan Zangeneh does not expect the country’s oil exports to be hurt by the recently reimposed U.S. sanctions if the EU sticks to its promises to keep the nuclear deal alive.
New Zealand gas reserves decline
New Zealand’s proven and probable gas reserves have taken a fall according to data released by country’s Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment.
Malaysia’s UMW Oil & Gas changes name to Velesto Energy
Malaysian offshore drilling and services provider UMW Oil & Gas is changing its name to Velesto Energy, starting Monday 21, 2018.
Azinam to drill several wells offshore Nambia over next two years
Offshore oil and gas exploration firm Azinam focused on Namibia is preparing for a multi-well drilling campaign over the next two years.
Eni, Galp getting ready to spud Alentejo well offshore Portugal
Portugal’s Galp and Italy’s Eni are set to start preparations for an offshore well drilling in Portugal after Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) has waived a need for additional environmental impact studies for Alentejo offshore test well.
Harbour hikes Santos takeover bid. Inserts hedging conditions
Australian oil & gas producer Santos has received an increased takeover bid from Harbour Energy, however with some conditions.
Shell awards Vito topsides deal to Sembcorp Marine
Singapore’s Sembcorp Marine Ltd has won a contract by Shell to construct and integrate the hull, topsides and living quarters of the Vito semi-submersible Floating Production Unit (FPU).
Kosmos hits snag at Suriname well. Needs to start anew
Offshore oil and gas explorer Kosmos Energy has encountered problems while drilling an offshore well in Suriname and will have to start again.