Fossil Energy
GALLERY: Statoil ready for Snefrid Nord subsea template installation
Statoil has completed preparations for the installation of the subsea template on the Snefrid Nord gas field.
Aibel sends off first Dvalin module to Heidrun
DEA Norge’s first Dvalin project development module has left an Aibel yard, heading to the Statoil-operated Heidrun platform in the Norwegian Sea.
Aker BP sets up asset integrity alliance with three firms
Norwegian oil company Aker BP has formed an operations alliance with KAEFER, Prezioso Linjebygg, and FORCE Technology.
UKCS production efficiency rises for fifth year in a row
UK Continental Shelf has seen its production efficiency rise for a fifth year in a row, increasing to 74% in 2017.
Jumbo lands Vito installation gig from Shell
Jumbo has been awarded an installation contract for the Shell-operated deep-water Vito development located in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
Spirit taps Bibby for North Sea work
Bibby Offshore has secured a fixed term framework agreement with Spirit Energy.
ION: Court invalidates WesternGeco streamer patent claim. Lost-profit ruling in June
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has affirmed the invalidation of several of WesternGeco’s marine streamer system patent claims, ION Geophysical has informed. According to ION Geophysical, four of the six claims, that were based on the District Court’s award of damages to W
Ithaca: Harrier field start-up on the horizon
The time for the start-up of Ithaca Energy-operated Harrier field in the UK North Sea is fast approaching with only one major step left before the field is fired up.
Shell disposes of Canadian Natural interest
Shell has made an agreement to sell its entire stake in Canadian Natural Resources Limited in a bid to reduce its debt.
Aqualis Offshore scores offshore consultancy gig with Maersk Drilling
Maersk Drilling has awarded Aqualis Offshore a global framework agreement for the delivery of offshore consultancy services and specific supplier personnel services.
Centrica chairman to step down within one year
Chairman of UK energy company Centrica has decided to step down from his position within the next 12 months.
Chevalier’s vessel returns to oil & gas sector
Dutch offshore accommodation provider has secured a contract in the oil and gas sector in the Dutch section of the North Sea.
Talos’ Zama offshore find wins ‘Discovery of the Year’ award
U.S. operator Talos Energy’s Zama offshore discovery made in Mexico last year was awarded the “Discovery of the Year” by the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN) during the 2018 International Petroleum Summit (IPS) in London, U.K.
Baker Hughes sees uptick in monthly international offshore rig count
The international offshore rig count was up by 6 rigs sequentially but down by 7 year-over-year, according to April 2018 rig count reports released by Baker Hughes, a GE company, on Monday. Baker Hughes’ international rig count includes land and offshore rigs from Latin America, Europe, Africa, Midd