Fossil Energy
Forum Buys Blohm + Voss Oil Tools
Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:FET) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Blohm + Voss Oil Tools from STAR Capital Partners Limited (STAR), a London based private equity firm. Completion of the transaction is subject to certain customary closing conditions
Keel Laying Ceremony for Dana’s Western Isles FPSO
The keel laying of the floating, storage, production and offloading vessel (FPSO) marks a major milestone for Dana’s Western Isles project. Dana and its partner Cieco are investing $1.6 billion in a nine-well development of two oil fields called Harris and Barra in the Northern North Sea, 160km east
Both Jette Wells in Production (Norway)
Norway’s independent oil and gas company Det norske oljeselskap ASA reported on Wednesday May 22nd, that production had kicked off from the North Sea Jette field, which was the first oil produced by Det norske as operator, representing a milestone for the company.. Jette is developed with two subsea
Italy: Rosetti Marino Delivers PSV to Fratelli D’Amato
On Saturday 18th May, just over a year since the construction works began, Ravenna-based Rosetti Marino delivered the new Platform Supply Vessel “F D UNTOUCHABLE” to Naples-based Fratelli D’Amato Spa. This is the Rosetti shipyard’s newest arrival built for the Shipping Company owned by Mr. Luigi D’A
VIDEO: Cecon Hires ‘Lewek Centurion’ for Pipelay Job
Cecon has agreed a contract with Singapore’s EMAS AMC for the use of “Lewek Centurion” to install pipelines in support of Cecon’s project commitments currently in-hand. The vessel, formerly know by Caesar, was previously owned by Helix Energy Solutions. The work covers of approximately 60km pipelay
Oceana Slams EU Offshore Drilling Directive
Oceana, the largest international ocean conservation and advocacy 0rganization, has expressed its disappointment with the European Parliament after it last week formally adopted by a large majority a new Directive on Safety of Offshore Oil and Gas Activities – a legislation initiated by the BP disas
Lloyds Register Enters ITF’s List of Prominent Industry Players
ITF, the global technology facilitator, welcomes Lloyds Register to its growing and diverse list of prominent industry players. This follows the recent announcement that Expro, CNR and FMC Technologies will also be part of the global group, now boasting 30 members. Founded in 1760, Lloyds Register i
Statoil Finds Oil Near Grane Field (Norway)
Statoil, together with partners in the Grane Unit, has made a new oil discovery in the vicinity of the Grane field in the North Sea. Statoil and its partners are in the process of concluding drilling operations in exploration well 25/11-27 in the Grane Unit. Drilled by the rig Songa Trym the well pr
Wood Group Continues Hummingbird Spirit FPSO Contract (UK)
Wood Group PSN (WGPSN) will continue to provide duty holder and asset management services to the Hummingbird Spirit floating storage offloading production (FPSO) vessel, under a new contract extension from Teekay. Effective from April 2013, the contract continues until the end of 2013 with options t
Standard Drilling Sells Its Last Rig to UMW Oil & Gas
SD Standard Drilling Plc has entered into an agreement for the sale of one rig (B340) under construction for a total consideration of USD 223m. The buyer is UMW Rig Asset (L) Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of UMW Oil & Gas Group of Companies incorporated in Malaysia. Final closing of the transaction
KCA Deutag Wins Several Drilling Contracts in North Sea
KCA Deutag, the international drilling and engineering contractor and a global leader in platform drilling services, announces the award of significant drilling operation and maintenance contracts for work in the North Sea. These awards represent a long term commitment with core clients Total E&P UK
Simek: ‘North Pomor’ PSV Launched (VIDEO)
Simek yard today announced that the ‘North Pomor’ Platform Supply Vessel has been successfully launched at Angholmen, Norway. Two tugs towed the ship safely to Simek in Flekkefjord after the sea launching. The vessel will be delivered in July 2013 to Gulfmark Offshore Norway. [mappress] Offshore
AF Group Secures HVAC Systems Maintenance Job from Statoil
AF Group’s (AFG) subsidiary Mollier AS is one of two Contractors which has been awarded a new framework agreement for the service and maintenance of HVAC systems (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) at Statoil’s offshore and onshore installations. The agreement period is 4 years plus options
Statoil to Operate Brage Beyond Originally Planned Lifetime (Norway)
Statoil Petroleum AS (Statoil) has received consent for continued operation of the Brage platform, as new technology has led to new solutions that can improve recovery from the field. Statoil is the operator of Brage, an oil field in the northern part of the North Sea, between Oseberg and Troll. The