Fossil Energy
UK: Innovation Fund for Oil and Gas Launched
Energy Minister Fergus Ewing invited applications for funding from a £10 million fund to support innovation in the Oil and Gas sector. Increasing investment in the Oil and Gas sector was a key component of the Scottish Government’s Oil and Gas strategy, developed in conjunction with industry and pub
The Netherlands: Vroon Takes Delivery of AHTS VOS Atlanta
Last Thursday Vroon Offshore Services (VOS) have taken delivery of VOS Atlanta. This new addition to the VOS fleet was delivered from Fujian Southeast Shipyard in China. VOS Atlanta is a 59-metre “A class” anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel and the second of three vessels being built at this y
The Netherlands: CGGVeritas to Acquire Funds for Geoscience Division Acquisition
Compagnie Générale de Géophysique – Veritas (CGGVeritas) announced on 24 September 2012 that it had entered into an agreement with the Dutch group Fugro to acquire the businesses of its Geoscience division (excluding multi-clients library and OBN businesses) (the “Geoscience Division”) for a price o
UK: New Session on Agenda for Annual Offshore Decommissioning Conference
A brand new session covering the importance of preparing for decommissioning projects has been added to the topical line up of issues to be discussed at the annual Offshore Decommissioning Conference, which is co-organised by Decom North Sea (DNS) and Oil & Gas UK. The session, entitled ‘Late Life O
UK: Trap Oil Releases Interim Results
Trap Oil Group plc the independent oil and gas exploration and appraisal company focused on the UK Continental Shelf (“UKCS”) region of the North Sea, announces its results for the period ended 30 June 2012. Commenting on the results, Mark Groves Gidney, Chief Executive Officer of Trapoil, said, “Th
UK: Survitec Group Makes US Seismic Survey Vessel LOLER Compliant
Survitec Group has played a key role in the refurbishment of US registered seismic survey vessel Fairfield New Venture, which is owned by the seismic data specialist Fairfieldnodal. Survitec’s engineers have ensured the vessel is now fully compliant with LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipme
Statoil Starts Building of Norway’s Biggest IOR Centre
As part of Statoil’s plans to increase the recovery rate on the Norwegian continental shelf from 50% to 60%, Statoil has commenced building Norway’s biggest research centre for improved recovery in Trondheim. Norway’s petroleum and energy minister Ola Borten Moe and CEO Helge Lund were present to ce
Norway: Spectrum Extends Contract for Hawk Explorer
SeaBird Exploration announces that the Hawk Explorer’s contract has been extended by Spectrum ASA for a minimum of 2 months and will work under the new Framework Agreement. M/V Hawk Explorer joined the fleet for operation in Oct.2006 after being converted to seismic vessel from trawler. SeaBird is a
UK Briefing to Consider Oil and Gas Tax Regime as Engine for Growth
Oil & Gas UK’s next breakfast briefing in London will reveal how recent changes to the UK oil and gas tax regime are improving the ability of projects on the UK continental shelf (UKCS) to attract investment, ultimately enabling them to boost Britain’s economic growth. The briefing, sponsored by Her
Bredford Dolphin Gets USD 252 Mln Worth Job in Norway
Dolphin Drilling AS, a subsidiary of Fred. Olsen Energy ASA has signed a Letter of Award with an AGR coordinated group of four oil companies for the provision of the semi submersible drilling rig Bredford Dolphin for operation on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The contract is for an eight well dri
Norway: Ulstein Verft Completes Maintenance Work on Island Vanguard
The Aker Yards-built vessel Island Vanguard, has had various maintenance work done at Ulstein Verft during the last week. “We are always keen to take on after market missions, and we are well equipped to take on most of this type of work on ships,” says service manager Håkon Langeland. “Ulstein Verf
Norway: Minister Opens New Research Park at Vestfold University College
By using one of KONGSBERGS simulators Norwegian minister of Trade and Industry Trond Giske got to learn how to work on a PGS – Petroleum Geo-Services seismic vessel. Friday morning the minister opened the new research park at Vestfold University College in Norway. Sonja Gundersen from Kongsberg Mari
Norway: TDW Inks Pipeline Pressure Isolation Services Contract with Statoil
TDW Offshore Services (TDW) announced that it has signed an extended framework agreement with Statoil Petroleum AS to provide pipeline pressure isolation services and equipment for Statoil installations located in the Norwegian North Sea. The agreement specifies that TDW will continue to supply pipe
UK: Centrica Energy Extends Contract for Freyja Viking
Centrica Energy has extended an existing contract for one year firm with a further one year option. Operating vessel is the Freyja Viking, a platform supply vessel of the VS470 MkII Design, operated by Viking Supply Ships. The extension is done on market conditions. Freyja Viking a VS470 Mk II desig