Fossil Energy
Fugro names geotechnics chair at University of Western Australia
Fraser Bransby has been appointed Fugro chair in geotechnics at the University of Western Australia’s Oceans Graduate School.
OGA releases guidance to assist new field developments in UK
The UK Oil and Gas Authority has released an updated guidance on UK oil and gas field developments, focusing on early project planning and collaboration with the supply chain. According to the OGA, fifteen new field developments are currently underway across the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS), worth ap
Pemex looking for rig to test Talos’ Zama discovery, Premier Oil says
Mexican oil company Pemex is on the lookout for a drilling rig which it will use to test the size of the Zama discovery made by the U.S. operator Talos offshore Mexico in late 2017.
Maersk confident of selling Maersk Drilling, Maersk Supply by 2018 end. Finds optimism in rising oil price
Danish maritime industry giant A.P. Moller Maersk is still aiming to sell its offshore drilling and offshore supply vessel businesses by the end of 2018, despite recent reports claiming the drilling business sale might spill over into 2019.
Harbour launches firm offer to take over Santos
After launching a non-binding bid in April to take over Australian gas producer Santos, Harbour Energy has now firmed up the offer.
Faroe completes Fenja field stake sale
Faroe Petroleum has completed the sale of its 17.5% working interest in the Fenja development located in PL586 in the Norwegian Sea to Suncor. Faroe retains a 7.5% working interest.
Wood bags Gorgon gig extension
Wood has been awarded an extension of its framework agreement with Chevron Australia to provide master contractor services to the Gorgon Stage Two development located offshore Western Australia.
Allseas’ giant Pioneering Spirit vessel reaches Rotterdam
Allseas-owned Pioneering Spirit, the biggest vessel in the world, arrived in Rotterdam in the early morning of Thursday, May 17.
UK offshore helicopter study wins award for innovative contribution
The results of a joint project into the body sizes of UK offshore workers on board various helicopter crafts has received an award for outstanding contribution to ergonomics.
EnerMech elects new regional director for Africa
EnerMech has appointed a new regional director for Africa as it looks to double revenues in the region over the next three years.
Bassoe: Borr Drilling takes jackup rig hoarding to a new level
Borr raises $350 million in a matter of minutes as it takes a new bite out of the distressed asset fleet.
Total abandons Iran’s South Pars project amid renewed U.S. sanctions
French oil and gas giant Total will stop all operations on the development of the South Pars Phase 11
Siem Pride platform supplier to stay with Shell until 2025
Offshore and subsea shipping company Siem Offshore has agreed an extension of a current charter for one of its PSVs.
DOF Subsea scoops five-year IMR deal with Equinor
DOF Subsea has been awarded an inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) frame agreement by Equinor.