Fossil Energy
Energean Oil & Gas Bids for Three Blocks in Greece
Energean Oil & Gas, an international independent oil & gas E&P company headquartered in Athens, Greece, with a current focus on the Mediterranean and North Africa region, announces its participation in the Greek Open Door process for hydrocarbons exploration rights in three areas of western Greece.
E-Book: Maersk Oil – Under the Surface
4 July 2012 marks Maersk Oil’s 40 years’ anniversary as oil producing company and the launch of a book charting the history of the company through anecdotes of current and former employees. All employees will receive a copy of the new book. In the book Maersk Oil – under the surface, 15 former and c
Bibby Offshore Moves to New HQ (UK)
Aberdeen-based subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshore is to move into a new purpose-built HQ as the business continues to grow. The company has outgrown its current offices at Waterloo Quay and is moving to accommodate an increase in staff numbers and services as it expands operations both in
PSA Norway Inspects Load Bearing Structures on Eldfisk Jacket
On 10 and 11 May 2012, the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) carried out an audit of the engineering of load-bearing structures on Eldfisk 2/7-S’ steel jacket, located in the Norwegian part of the North Sea. The objective of the audit activity was to verify that the engineering of load-bearing
K Line’s PSV Supports Statoil’s Drilling Ops Offshore Faroe Islands
K Line Offshore has announced that the large PSV KL Brofjord, built in 2011, commenced on a contract for Statoil on 14th June. The contract period is for approximately 130 days. The vessel will serve the COSL Pioneer, semi submersible rig which is presently drilling at Brugdan II prospect offshore F
Hallin Marine Seals Russian Deal
Hallin Marine, a Superior Energy Services company, announces the signing of a long term strategic alliance agreement with Romona Inc. for projects throughout the Russian Federation. The agreement, signed at Romona’s Sakhalin headquarters on 16 May, brings together the strength of Hallin’s offshore s
J. Lauritzen, HitecVision Establish Offshore Accommodation Firm
J. Lauritzen A/S, one of Denmark’s leading shipping companies, has today formed a 50/50 joint venture with HitecVision, the Norwegian-based leading oil and gas focused private equity investor. The platform of the joint venture will comprise J. Lauritzen’s Accommodation and Support Vessel (ASV) Dan S
Finland’s Wärtsilä to Power Pacific Radiance’s Offshore Vessels
Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s leading solutions and services provider, is to supply complete and fully integrated power generation and propulsion packages for three vessels being built for Pacific Radiance Ltd., the Singapore based company specialising in offshore service activities. In each case,
Talisman Extends Contract for SBS Tempest PSV (UK)
Viking Supply Ships has received a six-month contract extension with Talisman Energy (UK) for the SBS Tempest platform supply vessel. The primary function of the vessel is to transport supplies to and from offshore oil platforms. The new charter extension will mean that the vessel will continue to o
Keel Laid for Sovcomflot’s Arctic Offshore Vessel (Finland)
The hull assembly of arctic offshore vessel NB 507 was started at the Keel Laying Ceremony at Helsinki Shipyard 3 July 2012. Thee ship is the sister vessel of NB 506 that was launched on Saturday 30 June. The offshore vessels are being built for Russian Shipping Company Sovcomflot and they will be d
Noreco Buys into Barents Sea License PL492
Norwegian Energy Company (Noreco) has entered into an agreement with Lundin Petroleum (operator) and Det Norske to acquire a 20 percent interest in licence PL492 in the Barents Sea, offshore Norway. Licence PL492 is located in the western Barents Sea, on the southwestern corner of the Loppa High. Th
Wood Group PSN to Create 150 Jobs in Aberdeen (UK)
Wood Group PSN (WGPSN) is creating 150 new jobs in Aberdeen as it outlines plans to introduce a dedicated project delivery arm to its business. The move is designed to enhance the company’s ability to secure and deliver large-scale North Sea projects. The oil and gas project market worldwide is valu
Statoil Gets Approval to Use Floatel Superior on Njord Field (Norway)
The PSA Norway has given Statoil a consent to use the accommodation rig on the Norwegian Sea field.
Statoil to Use Transocean Searcher on Tyrihans Field
Statoil has received consent to carry out drilling and completion with Transocean Searcher in the Norwegian Sea. The consent relates to drilling and completion of production wells on the Tyrihans field. The scheduled start-up date is 16 May 2012, with a duration until 20 March 2013. Tyrihans is loca