Fossil Energy
GSP Wins Hunter Pipeline Replacement Contract from E.ON E&P UK Limited
Grup Servicii Petroliere S.A. has been awarded the contract for pipelay and trenching services for the Hunter Pipeline Replacement Project by E.ON E&P UK LIMITED. The scope of work comprises installation of 8 km 8’’ pipeline between Hunter well head and Murdock K well, trenching and backfilling, sur
VLCC Algarve Sold, Pending Conversion to FPSO (Belgium)
The executive committee of Euronav NV announced that the company sold the VLCC Algarve (1999 – 298,969 dwt) for a selling price of USD 35,875,000 million and that the vessel was delivered to its new owner. A capital gain of USD 7.3 million will be recorded whilst the net cash proceeds available to t
Shell Increases Stake in Beryl Area Fields Offshore UK
Shell announced the signing of an agreement with Hess Corporation to acquire its interests in the Beryl area fields and the Scottish Area Gas Evacuation System (“SAGE”), for US$ 525 million. The Beryl Area includes 12 fields located on the UK Continental Shelf. The fields are operated by Apache and
UK: Stork Technical Services’ Apprenticeship Programme Praised by Business Secretary
Stork Technical Services, the leading global provider of knowledge-based asset integrity management services for the oil and gas, chemical and power sectors, welcomed Business Secretary, Vince Cable, to its heat treatment facility in Southport, UK during a recent visit (18 October) to discuss the co
Statoil Submits Heimdal Gas Leak Investigation Report to PSA Norway
Statoil’s internal investigation report following the gas leak on the Heimdal platform on 26 May this year has been submitted to the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway. The gas leak occurred in connection with a routine operation where a valve was overloaded and gas leaked into the surrounding area.
Bridge Starts Drilling Operations on Asha/Noor Offshore Norway
Bridge, the Oslo Axess and AIM listed oil and gas exploration and production company announces that the drilling of exploration well 16/1-16 has started on the Asha/Noor prospect in Norway. This multi-target well, located on the western flank of the Utsira High in the Norwegian North Sea has the pot
Norway: RWE Dea Norge to Use Bredford Dolphin for Titan Drilling in 2013
RWE Dea Norge AS, a subsidiary of the German oil and gas company RWE Dea AG, has signed an agreement with Dolphin Drilling AS to use the Bredford Dolphin rig, in cooperation with three other oil companies. For RWE Dea Norge the contract entails full rig capacity in the years ahead for the planned dr
Switzerland: General Counsel of Transocean Resigns
Transocean Ltd. announced that on October 23, 2012, Nick Deeming notified Transocean Ltd. of his resignation as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary for personal reasons. The company expresses its gratitude to Mr. Deeming for his service. Effective immediately, Mr
UK: Aquatic Engineering & Construction Joins Peterhead Energy Hub
Aquatic Engineering & Construction Ltd, an Acteon company, has become one of several businesses that form the new Peterhead Energy Hub (PEH). The port of Peterhead is a major strategic gateway to the North Sea for the oil and gas industry, and various suppliers and contractors have been invited to j
Ireland: Fastnet Awards Mizzen Basin Seismic Re-Processing Contract to WesternGeco
Fastnet Oil and Gas plc, the recently listed E&P company focussed on near term exploration acreage in the Celtic Sea and Africa, announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Fastnet Oil and Gas Ireland Ltd, has signed an agreement with WesternGeco Seismic Holdings Ltd (“WesternGeco”), the world’s lea
The Netherlands: Falck Nutec Receives OPITO Accreditation for MEM IR Training
On Monday, Falck Nutec in the Netherlands has received the OPITO approval for the Major Emergency Management Initial Response (MEM IR) training. Falck Nutec Is the first Dutch training company who can provide this high quality Crisis Management Training following the standards of OPITO. The Offshore
Offshore Energy 2012: Extend Lifetime of Diesel Engines by Fuel and Lube Oil Treatment
Fuel oil and lube oils are used in the offshore market on ships, platforms, FPSO’s etc. to keep engines and generators running continuously. Companies spend a lot of money on their engines to be sure that they don’t have any stops or failures during their activities. Obvious when it comes to the qua
Offshore Energy 2012: Damen, Iskes Pen Deal for New Tug
Moments ago, a contract signing ceremony for a new tug vessel took place at Damen booth at the Offshore Energy 2012 Exhibition & Conference in Amsterdam. The contract was signed by the Dutch shipbuilder and a privately owned towage company Iskes Towage and Salvage. The new vessel, of ASD 2810 Hybrid
UTEC Relocates to New Premises in Naples, Italy
In opening a second new office and workshop facility in six months, UTEC has underlined its commitment to both the Mediterranean and African markets by relocating to a purpose built-facility in Naples, Italy. Continued sustained growth in operations, including two large geophysical and geotechnical