Fossil Energy
CNOOC: Preparations begin for exploration in Iceland
China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) is gearing up for offshore exploration on the Icelandic Continental Shelf.
UK energy minister praises EEEGR contribution to economy
The East of England’s crucial role in helping meet the UK’s future energy needs won praise from Energy Minister Michael Fallon at the SNS2014 Conference gala dinner at Norfolk Showground, Norwich last week. Fallon said it was important for Government and industry to work together to maximise benefit
Bibby hires IRM vessel. Expands ROV fleet
Bibby Remote Intervention Limited (BRIL), part of Aberdeen-based subsea installation contractor, Bibby Offshore, has further expanded its fleet by signing a charter agreement for an IRM (Inspection Repair and Maintenance) light construction vessel and adding an additional two ROVs (Remote Operating
UK Energy Minister visits EFC’s Forres base
EFC Group, a designer and manufacturer of instrumentation, monitoring, handling and control systems for the global oil and gas industry, welcomed Fergus Ewing MSP, Minister for Energy, Enterprise & Tourism, to its new Forres base on Friday 7 March. The visit comes as part of EFC Group’s fast paced g
ABB lands $60M telecom deal from Statoil
ABB will be a system integrator of telecommunications on Statoil’s offshore installations.
PSA Norway provides tips for quicker rig AoC
Better supervision of the construction phase and paying more attention to personnel qualifications could make life easier for rig contractors seeking AoC
Songa selects IFS Applications for Offshore Service
IFS, the global enterprise applications company, has announced that Songa Offshore, an international midwater drilling contractor active in the North Atlantic basin, has chosen to deploy IFS Applications™ for Offshore Service to support its onshore and offshore operations. The contract includes lice
TTS Group gets new CEO
The Board of TTS Group ASA has appointed Björn Andersson as the new CEO of TTS Group with effect from March 10, 2014.
Izhora enhances pipe mill to better serve South Stream project
The Izhora Pipe Mill, part of the Russian Steel division of OAO Severstal, has begun installing automated pipe measuring equipment to enhance efficiency for measuring out-of-roundness and billet curvature. The mill’s second expanding machine is now in the final stage of installment and will increase
Statoil drills dry hole in North Sea (Norway)
Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 248 C, is in the process of concluding the drilling of wildcat well 35/11-16 S in the Norwegian part of the North Sea.
Most popular articles of the week March 3 – 9, 2014
Most popular articles of the week March 3 – 9, 2014
Airborne Oil & Gas, Celanese enter into strategic alliance
Airborne Oil & Gas B.V., the global leading supplier of spoolable thermoplastic composite pipe systems for deepwater offshore operations, and Celanese Corporation , a global technology and specialty materials company, today announced the signing of a strategic supply agreement for the development an
Production boost for Iona Energy at Huntington
The month saw gross Huntington production peak at 34,420 boepd
Video: Norsafe’s GES45 lifeboat drop test successful
Norsafe completed four successful drop tests with the advanced GES45 freefall lifeboat during a factory acceptance test (FAT) this week. Project manager Rune Andersen said “The boats were released from 25.2 metres. All requirements were met, and these are some of the best Norsafe drops I have ever s