Fossil Energy
UK oil & gas industry to need 40.000 new workers over next 20 years
According to a report on UK oil and gas workforce dynamics, more than 40,000 new people will need to be recruited into the industry over the next 20 years, including 10,000 posts that don’t exist today.
Castex Energy to spud second Hummer well in July
Castex Energy has revealed its plans to drill an appraisal/development well on the Hummer oil and gas development in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
Johan Castberg turret mooring system work progressing well, SBM Offshore says
Floating production specialist SBM Offshore has that the construction of the turret mooring system for Statoil’s Johan Castberg development in the Barents Sea is progressing well.
Solstad Farstad sells 1996-built PSV
Solstad Farstad subsidiary Farstad Marine has sold one of its platform supply vessels to an undisclosed buyer.
Statoil gets consent to use new pipeline on Heidrun field
Statoil has received consent from the PSA to use a replacement pipeline on the Heidrun field.
Eni boosts Zohr production (Egypt)
Italian oil and gas company Eni started output from the third production unit (T-2) of the Zohr project, located in the Mediterranean
Calima Energy awarded acreage off Namibia
Calima Energy has been awarded a petroleum agreement for offshore Block 2813B in the Orange River Basin off Namibia.
Reuters: No Maersk Drilling sale in 2018. Diamond Offshore, Borr drilling might bid
Danish shipping giant AP Maersk Moller might not sell its drilling division Maersk Drilling in 2018, a previously planned.
Oil industry players help Underwater Centre turn a corner
Scotland’s subsea training and trials center, The Underwater Centre, located in the Scottish Highlands, has said it has “turned a corner” after receiving industry support.
Superkrane becomes Sparrows’ sole agent in Indonesia
Sparrows Group has appointed heavy lifting equipment supplier Superkrane as their sole agent in Indonesia.
Serica evaluating impact of U.S. sanctions against Iran on UK gas field
UK-based oil and gas company Serica Energy is evaluating the implications of the reimposed U.S. sanctions towards Iran on the Rhum gas field in the UK North Sea.
Transocean buys interest in former Seadrill rig
Transocean has bought a 33.3% interest in the West Rigel, a newbuild harsh environment semi-submersible rig built.
Statoil hires Subsea 7 for IRM operations in Norway
Subsea 7 has been awarded a substantial contract by Statoil for the provision of subsea inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) services on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
This is how you play the game: Northern Drilling takes first-mover advantage in the deepwater market (Bassoe)
With a clear strategy and commitment to execution, Northern Drilling is shrewdly maneuvering through the distressed offshore rig world.