Fossil Energy
Two Workers Killed, One Injured in Platform Accident Off Den Helder (The Netherlands)
Two workers have died and one has been seriously wounded in an accident that occurred today onboard the GDF Suez-operated gas platform, off the coast of the Netherlands. According to Den Helder Actueel, the news was first reported by the Coast Guard centre in Den Helder. The platform L5FA1, located
Troll Module Leaves Haugesund Yard
Norway’s Aibel has announced that the barge carrying the Troll module M12 left the yard in Haugesund today. In a couple of days the 360 tonne electric module will be lifted onboard the Troll platform. “This is a crucial delivery in the Troll project and it feels great to send it off as planned,” say
Jette Field Spurs Det Norske’s May Production
Det norske’s production in May was 5,238 barrels per day. This is an increase of over 250 percent. The increase is mainly due to start up at the Jette field. Jette has produced eleven days in May. The production is divided on all 31 days in May. The wells on Jette have produced more than expected. [
Centrica Energy Wins Share in Scarecrow Licence (Norway)
Centrica Energy in Norway has been awarded a 50% operating share in the Scarecrow licence, its first in the Barents Sea. The Norwegian government on 12th June awarded the licences that form part of the 22nd round on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). Centrica Energy was awarded an operatorship a
DNV Urges O&G Industry to Focus on Improved Safety Ahead of Piper 25 Conference
DNV is urging the global oil and gas industry to strengthen its focus on safety risk analysis and be better prepared for incidents ahead of the Piper 25 conference. The organisation will present two papers at the conference, which is a special three day event taking place at the AECC in Aberdeen fro
UK: Ashtead Bolsters Team with New Member
A UK-based subsea equipment solutions specialist Ashtead Technology has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Tim Sheehan as commercial director. The appointment, which is a new position, comes as part of the company’s strategy to expand its global service offering which includes
RWE Dea Norge Offered Operatorship of Barents Sea License
In the 22nd licensing round, the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has offered RWE Dea Norge a new production license as operator. The Norwegian government announced the results of the 22nd licensing round, where RWE Dea Norge was awarded an 40% share in the PL721 license. The license is lo
VIDEO: ‘Overdrill’ Drillship Design by Fincantieri and Aker Solutions
Fincantieri, one of the world’s largest shipbuilders, has launched a video showing its drillship design: The Overdrill. The vessel is the next generation drillship which will enable the drilling contractors to drill to a maximum depth of 50.000 feet. The design has been developed by joint effort of
Statoil: Oil Demand to Peak Around 2030. Natural Gas Fuel of the Future
Statoil today launches its “Energy Perspectives” report describing the long-term macroeconomic and market outlook based on studies conducted by Statoil’s in-house analysis team. Highlights: Economic development continues to drive energy demand Increase in demand expected for all energy sources – but
Russia’s LUKOIL Awarded Two Licenses in the Barents Sea
Based on the results of the 22nd licensing round conducted by the Norwegian Ministry of Oil and Energy, Russian oil company LUKOIL was awarded two licenses in the Norwegian sector of the Barents Sea. These licenses are: – Block 719 (Fingerdjupet Region) with LUKOIL holding a 30% interest, Centrica –
EPC Offshore Helps Total E&P UK Develop Edradour Discovery
Project management and development engineering specialist EPC Offshore has signed an agreement with Total E&P UK Ltd (TEP UK) to provide support services at its natural gas and condensate discovery in the Atlantic. Edradour, located in Block 206/4 of the UK Continental Shelf, is expected to start pu
Oil & Gas Industry of Tomorrow Needs Visionary Leadership
Global oil and gas leaders believe there could be dramatic changes in the structure of relationships within the industry – according to a new report conducted by Robert Gordon University and sponsored by Dana Petroleum with launch support from PwC. The new research conducted by RGU’s Aberdeen Busine
BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2013: Record US Oil Output in 2012
The BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2013 – the 62nd annual report – is launched today, revealing that 2012 had the largest single-year increase in US oil production ever recorded, and new evidence of the flexibility of the world’s energy system in meeting rapid global change. The US recorded t
Rosneft Enters Norway’s Barents Sea with Stake in PL 713
Following the results of the 22nd Licensing Round announced by the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, RN Nordic Oil AS, a 100% indirect subsidiary of Rosneft, has been granted the award of a 20% participating interest in the license PL713 covering the area of 1,213 sq. km. License PL713 con