Fossil Energy
Technology Triggers Majority of Well Control Incidents in Norway, Study Shows
A new well control incident study reveals significant gaps between causes in investigation reports and the viewpoints cited by professionals in interviews. The industry should, among other things, investigate more well control incidents and implement more technical measures. While the results from t
Stork Opens Training Centre for Its Blaster-Sprayers (UK)
Stork Technical Services (Stork), the leading global provider of knowledge-based asset integrity management services for the oil & gas, chemical and power sectors, today announces the opening of its in-house FM (fabric maintenance) training centre at its facility in Aberdeen, UK. Stork invested arou
Nordsøfonden Becomes Member of DUC (Denmark)
Effective from today, July 9, the Danish state-run Nordsøfonden will join the Danish Underground Consortium (DUC). Nordsøfonden will take a 20% interest in the DUC, with Maersk Oil, Shell and Chevron reducing their stakes proportionally. After the proportional reduction of their DUC shares Maersk Oi
12-Streamer Milestone for Dolphin’s Vessels (Norway)
Dolphin Group ASA has announced that its flagship vessels Polar Duke and Polar Duchess are both operating with 12 streamer configurations. “Both crews reached this milestone during week commencing 2nd July in an almost seamless display of teamwork and cooperation. This illustrates and further proves
Offshore Workers’ Strike Continues. All Production Set to Stop (Norway)
The Norwegian Oil Industry Association (OLF) which represents the oil companies engaged in exploration and production of oil and gas on the Norwegian Continental Shelf announced that the negotiations held during the weekend with the offshore workers’ unions failed to produce any positive results, me
Ithaca Spuds Hurricane Appraisal Well (UK)
Ithaca Energy Inc. announces that it has commenced drilling of the Hurricane appraisal well in Block 29/10b (Ithaca operated), which lies within the Company’s Greater Stella Area in the UK sector of the Central North Sea. The well is being drilled using the WilHunter semi-submersible rig (photo). Th
UTEC Opens New HQ in Aberdeen (UK)
UTEC, independent offshore survey company, has reinforced its presence in Scotland with the opening of new regional headquarters in Aberdeen. The purpose fitted building comprises over 3000 sq. ft. of modular office accommodation and 4000 sq. ft. of workshop/warehouse space, enabling further develop
PSA Norway in Gudrun Facility Audit
During the periods 8-9 May and 14-16 May 2012, the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) carried out an audit of Statoil’s compliance with regulatory requirements during engineering and construction of the wellhead module and process module for the Gudrun facility. The audit was carried out throug
BP Receives Consent to Use Safe Scandinavia on Valhall Field
BP Norge AS (BP) has received consent to use the Safe Scandinavia mobile living quarters facility as a flotel on the Valhall field. The consent applies for the period 1 July 2012 to 1 January 2013. Safe Scandinavia has had several assignments on the Valhall field. The last contract expired in March
Magma Seeks Engineers for North Sea Projects
Magma Products, a leading oil and gas engineering consultancy, has announced it has secured North Sea projects with a potential value of £15m and is looking to recruit engineers. Magma has secured framework agreements with four international oil companies to deliver engineering, commissioning and st
UK: SeaRose FPSO Sails Back to Newfoundland Waters
Belfast based Harland and Wolff Heavy Industries Ltd has successfully completed the refurbishment of the SeaRose FPSO (floating production, storage and offloading vessel). Owned and operated by Canada-based Husky Energy, the SeaRose FPSO, which measures 272m by 46m, has been docked in Harland and Wo
Apply Sørco Wins Gullfaks Topsides Modifications Contract (Norway)
Apply Sørco has been awarded a contract by Statoil for topside modifications related to subsea compression on Gullfaks field in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. The project will increase the wellhead pressure and production from the field. The contract includes installation of new equipment an
Songa Offshore: Fleet Status Update for May/June
Songa Offshore, a Cyprus based drilling contractor, has announced its fleet status update for May/ June 2012. Songa Venus achieved an average operating efficiency of 98% during the period. The rig continues to operate for Petronas Carigali in Malaysia. It is anticipated that the 1 year optional cont
Explora Buys Stake in Lundin’s North Sea License (Norway)
Lundin Petroleum AB has entered into a farmout agreement with Explora Petroleum AS (Explora Petroleum) in respect of licence PL544. Explora Petroleum will acquire a 30 percent interest in PL544, the license is located in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. The farmout agreement is subject to appr