Fossil Energy
China: Rosneft, CNPC Execs Sign Deals on Arctic Seas Exploration
On May 30, 2013 Igor Sechin, Rosneft President and Chairman of the Management Board, held talks with CNPC management as part of a working trip to Beijing. The parties discussed prospects for implementation of joint projects in seismic studies, exploration and hydrocarbon production and signed a numb
Siddis Supplier PSV to Support BG at Knarr Field
GDF SUEZ E&P Norge AS and BG Norge AS have entered into a contract for use of supply vessel in Florø. This was celebrated on board the Siddis Supplier on 30 May. BG will start drilling operations on the Knarr field, offshore Norway, in June. During this period, BG will be able to use GDF […]
Statoil Submits Development Plan for Delta 2 Field (Norway)
Together with its partners, Statoil has submitted its plan for the development and operation (PDO) of the Delta 2 field in the North Sea. This development forms part of Statoil’s fast-track portfolio. Senior vice president for field development on the Norwegian continental shelf, Ivar Aasheim, hande
First UK Built Platform in Years Almost Ready for Forties Field
Over £400 Million and 7,000 Jobs: British Manufactured Oil Platform Set For Sail Away Down The Tyne To The Forties Field To Boost North Sea Output
Craig Group Launches Grampian Sceptre PSV (Spain)
The Craig Group launched its latest Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) the Grampian Sceptre this week at the Balenciaga Shipyard in Northern Spain. The vessel was officially christened by Frances Murray, wife of Alistair Murray, Logistics Team Lead at Talisman Sinopec Energy UK Limited. Craig Group commit
IADC Supports New EU Directive on Offshore Drilling Safety
The International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) has welcomed the European Union’s authorization of a new directive on safety of offshore oil and gas activities. The legislation, approved on Tuesday, 21 May, requires operators to submit emergency response plans and hazard reports before
CNOOC’s Congo Drilling Hits Snag on Drillship Issues
China National Offshore Oil Company, which recently spudded its first well offshore the Republic of Congo, has already encountered problems with its operations in the West African country. According to the owner of the drillship used for the operation, the vessel is now “undergoing repairs caused by
A ‘Flurry’ of Contracts for Viking SeaTech (Norway)
Viking SeaTech has strengthened its international reputation by securing over £20 million worth of service contracts. Within the flurry of new deals is an agreement with Lundin Norway. Viking SeaTech will supply pre-lay equipment and expertise for the Island Innovator drilling rig for the next four
Ezra Confirms Cecon North Sea Deal
Ezra Holdings Limited, a Singapore-based offshore contractor and provider of integrated offshore solutions to the oil and gas (O&G) industry, today confirmed that its subsea division, EMAS AMC’s pipelay vessel the Lewek Centurion has been contracted by Cecon in the North Sea for some 60km of pipelin
IHC Hytech, Fathom Systems Enter Offshore Diving Deal
Two leading commercial offshore diving companies, IHC Hytech and Fathom Systems, have joined forces by entering into a new international distributor agreement that was signed on 7 May 2013. Under the terms of the agreement, IHC Hytech will distribute Fathom Systems’ products in the commercial diving
First Minister of Scotland Opens Bibby Offshore’s New HQ
First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond, officially opened subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshore’s brand new purpose-built headquarters, Atmosphere One, yesterday (Tuesday 28 May 2013). The company recently relocated from Aberdeen Harbour to the new office facility at Prospect Park, Westhil
Enegi, Advanced Buoy Technology Enter JV Agreement
Enegi, the independent oil and gas Company with a portfolio of assets located in the UK North Sea, Newfoundland Canada, Ireland, and Jordan has announced that, following the initial success of the strategic partnership between Enegi and Advanced Buoy Technology (ABTechnology) Limited (“ABT”), the Co
Statoil to Use Gudrun Facility and LQ, Norway
Statoil Petroleum AS (Statoil) has received the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA’s) consent to use the living quarters and production facility on the Gudrun field. Statoil is the operator of the Gudrun field located in block 15/3 in the central part of the North Sea, approx. 55 km north of Sle
Gryphon FPSO Resumes Production (UK)
Maersk Oil has announced today that the Gryphon FPSO is back in production following a major overhaul of the vessel. Once all the associated fields are fully operational over the coming months, production will ramp up in excess of 20,000 barrels of oil equivalent a day (boepd). Production from Gryph