Fossil Energy
Study: Improved Technology Needed to Safely Develop Arctic Resources
A new study about crucial risk management issues relating to Arctic operations is released by DNV and the Fridtjof Nansen Institute (FNI). This concludes that, in order to safely develop Arctic resources, there is a need for improved technology, oil spill preparedness and close cooperation between t
MORTIM: Waste Management Container to Be Presented at SMM, Hamburg
The Norwegian company DELITEK A/S, together with the German company MOE GmbH, has jointly developed a new containerized product which is in line with the new MARPOL Annex 5 / IMO MEPC 201 (62) regulations for waste handling on board vessels coming into force in January 2013. “DELITEK is an internati
TWMA Shares Drilling Waste Management Expertise (Norway)
TWMA, a provider of specialised services for the international onshore and offshore oil and gas industry, confirmed it has begun work with the Norwegian Oil Industry Association (OLF) as part of efforts to create a new standard of best practice for treating drilling wastes at source through offshore
Statoil Aiming at 60 Pct Oil Recovery Rate (Norway)
Statoil is already a world leader in increased oil recovery but is aiming even higher. The ambition is to achieve an average recovery rate of 60% from the fields operated by Statoil on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). From last year to this year the average oil recovery rate for Statoil-operat
Nexans, BP Ink 10-Year Umbilical Frame Agreement (France)
Nexans, a Paris-based expert in the cable industry, has secured a 10-year global frame agreement with BP International Limited, UK to supply umbilicals, DEH (direct electrical heating) systems, accessories and services for various oil and gas projects worldwide. The agreement runs from 2012 to 2022.
Survey Begins at Providence’s Spanish Point Acreage (Ireland)
Providence Resources P.l.c. an Irish based oil and gas exploration company, has announced that site survey operations are about to commence on its Spanish Point acreage (FEL 2/04) in the Main Porcupine Basin, off the west coast of Ireland. The work is being carried out by Chrysaor (Ireland) Ltd (‘Ch
ROV with a Chain Saw! (Norway)
Using a remotely operated underwater vehicle with an installed saw, researchers have acquired geological samples from the Jan Mayen Ridge this summer. The method is new – and the results provide new and useful knowledge. “This is the most fun thing I have done as a geologist!” says Robert W. William
Statoil’s Oseberg Team Wins IOR Prize
The sub-surface team on the Oseberg field has been awarded the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s prize for improved oil recovery (IOR) for its work in increasing recovery by means of gas injection. The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate gives credit to the Oseberg specialists for their thorough efforts
Schlumberger Launches ReSOLVE Wireline Intervention Service
Schlumberger today launched ReSOLVE* instrumented wireline intervention service, a modular system of intelligent wireline-deployed services that provides real-time measurement and control in a small footprint. “The downhole intelligence of ReSOLVE services enables our customers to see intervention o
Ulstein to Deliver Innovative Subsea Vessel to GC Rieber Shipping in 2014
When working in the most extreme offshore environments, crews have to be able to rely on the absolute integrity and performance of their vessels. Ulstein Group has joined forces with GC Rieber Shipping to offer the market a new standard in operational security and performance – a ship that refuses t
Antrim Sells Causeway Oil to BP (UK)
Antrim, an international oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Calgary, Canada, today announced that, through its wholly owned subsidiary Antrim Resources (N.I.) Limited, it has executed an oil sales contract with BP Oil International Limited for the sale of Antrim’s share
Gjøa Platform Turnaround. 18 Days. 100 Workers. 8000 Hours
In the period of 23 August to 10 September, GDF SUEZ E&P Norge is carrying out the first turnaround in the history of the Gjøa platform. During 18 days, an estimate of 8000 hours of planned work will be carried out by the 90-100 persons who will be onboard the platform at all times. The […]
Statoil to Triple Arctic Research Budget (Norway)
Statoil is stepping up its Arctic activities and will drill nine wells during a non-stop 2013 Norwegian Barents exploration campaign. The company plans to meet development challenges here by tripling its Arctic technology research budget. Statoil’s exploration experience in the Barents is already ex
VIDEO: All the Facts from Norwegian Continental Shelf in an iPhone App
After the NPD yesterday made the Norwegian Continental Shelf map available for download, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MPE) and the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) today announced they are launching a newly developed mobile phone app. The MPE is thus the first ministry to launch an app