Fossil Energy
Gazprom: Shtokman Design and Survey Works to be Completed in Early 2014
The Gazprom Board of Directors took note of the information concerning the progress with the Shtokman gas and condensate field development project. It was emphasized that the design and survey operations for the offshore infrastructure and the marine port with LNG storage facilities were to be compl
Van Oord, Sovcomflot Recognised for Arkutun Dagi GBS Project (Russia)
Van Oord and its Russian joint venture partner Sovcomflot have won the Rusprix Award 2013. The award recognises the successful completion of the Arkutun Dagi Gravity Based Structure project off the coast of Sakhalin Island. This project involved installing 160,000-tonne concrete foundation for a pla
GBI Research Predicts Strong Growth for Deepwater Rigs Market
Depleting shallow water reserves and a lack of new shallow water discoveries means that offshore exploration and production activity in deepwater regions is becoming a new fashion, states a new report by energy experts GBI Research. The new report states that the search for hydrocarbons in more chal
A Soccer Field-Sized Subsea Template En Route to Åsgard Field
The 1800-tonne subsea template for the Åsgard subsea gas compression pioneering project is en route from the shipyard in Egersund to the Åsgard field in the Norwegian Sea. Subsea compression will increase recovery from the Åsgard-field by 280 milion barrels of oil equivalent when it comes on stream
Piper 25 Conference: Oil and Gas Industry Faces 30 Year Failure Cycle
Martin Grant, CEO of Energy at Atkins is to deliver a paper at today’s Piper 25 conference on the topic of major hazard management and safety technology. The paper, entitled ‘Piper: The Journey of Understanding in the Energy Industries’, will focus on six main themes which, following cross industry
Investment Group to Put Money Into Scottish Oil and Gas Firms
Two of Scotland’s leading business angels are spearheading a new investment group aimed at unlocking the potential of existing companies in Scotland’s oil and gas sector, enabling them to maximise their value and move on to a higher level. London and Scottish Investment Partners (LSIP) will target e
DNV: New Courses for Offshore Safety
DNV is to deliver new courses in offshore safety which aim to advance the critical role of elected safety representatives (ESRs) in minimising the risk of accidents and improving safety. Following a series of successful pilot courses earlier this year, DNV is now accredited by OPITO to run courses w
Statoil Shuts Oseberg Field Centre
Norwegian oil company Statoil yesterday closed production from its Oseberg field centre after an emergency siren had been triggered, Reuters has reported. Statoil’s spokesperson notified the news agency that “oil was observed on deck of the platform” and that the case needed to be investigated befor
Claxton Names New VP Sales, Marketing and Commercial (UK)
Claxton Engineering Services Ltd, an Acteon company, has appointed Gerry Miller as vice president sales, marketing and commercial in a drive to strengthen its sales, marketing and commercial team. His base will be at Claxton’s headquarters in Great Yarmouth, UK. Ongoing international expansion has s
Ithaca Starts Drilling at Stella Offshore Field (UK)
Ithaca Energy Inc. announces the commencement of development drilling operations on the Stella offshore field, with the first well on the field having been spudded using the Ensco 100 heavy duty jack-up rig. The initial campaign involves the drilling and completion of four production wells on the St
First Oil Expro Recommends Norfolk Well Location (UK)
North Sea Energy Inc., a UK-focused oil and gas exploration and production (“E&P”) company, announces that the Norfolk joint-venture partners met recently for a Technical Committee Meeting in Aberdeen, hosted by the operator, First Oil Expro Limited. Subsequent to the seismic acquisition in November
Proserv Boss Wins Ernst & Young Scotland Entrepreneur of the Year 2013
The chief executive of rapidly growing energy services company Proserv has been named Ernst & Young Scotland Entrepreneur of the Year 2013. Judges praised David Lamont for moulding “a phenomenal business of a truly global nature” in overseeing a 25% year-on-year growth during his two years at the co
OPITO Safety Awards: Call for Nominations
Employers and training providers are being invited to submit their nominations for the annual OPITO Safety and Competency Awards 2013 which recognise organisations that achieve the highest safety standards in the oil and gas industry. The accolades will be presented at the OPITO Safety and Competenc
GDF Suez Worker Injured in Offshore Accident Released from Hospital
GDF Suez’s worker, injured in an offshore accident which occurred in the Netherlands on Friday, June 14, has been released from the hospital. In an e-mail sent to Offshore Energy Today, the oil company’s communication department said that the worker “was released from the hospital on Saturday after