Fossil Energy
FoundOcean, Ranger Offshore combine resources for Mexico ops
FoundOcean and Ranger Offshore, Inc. signed a strategic agreement this month focused on Mexico region, formalizing the relationship that has developed between the two oil and gas sector specialists. To remind, in May this year, FoundOcean has been awarded approved supplier status for offshore grouti
WesternGeco keeps ‘Geco Bluefin’
WesternGeco, a Schlumberger subsidiary, has exercised option to extend ‘Geco Bluefin’ charter.
‘UMW Naga 6’ rig prepares for Vietnam drilling
Malaysian UMW Oil & Gas has taken delivery of the new jack-up drilling rig ‘Naga 6’, the Malaysian media have reported.
Enagas joins TAP. Fluxys ups stake
Spain’s Enagás will acquire 16% of Total and E.ON’s stake in the company that is developing the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) project. Belgium’s Fluxys will buy an additional 3% share, lifting its ownership to 19%. The TAP project is part of the Southern Gas Corridor which is to supply Europe with g
Stone Energy: Cardona production kick off expected by December
Stone Energy Corporation has provided an operational update on its Cardona development project in the Gulf of Mexico, and capital expenditure update. In the deep water, the Cardona development project in the Gulf of Mexico, has been proceeding ahead of schedule. It is now expected to begin initial p
Oil & Gas UK: Collaboration critical for industry’s future
Oil & Gas UK today releases its Economic Report 2014 – described as the definitive guide to the current status and future prospects of the offshore oil and gas industry in the UK – with a call to secure the long term future of the industry through greater collaboration. The report, published annuall
DNV GL meets growing demand in Malaysia with new office
To meet the growing demand in the region, DNV GL has now opened a new office in Malaysia. The official opening of the office coincided with the company’s celebration of a double milestone: 150 years of proud history as a world leader in classification and technical assurance services and its first y
Extensive conference program for delegates
With technical sessions, master classes for young professionals, C-level panels, and several side events, Offshore Energy 2014 and the co-located Offshore WIND conference offers an extensive conference program to delegates. These delegates can expect to hear about the latest solutions in offshore E&
MWCC orders OceanWorks’ subsea dispersant fluid system
The system will be a part of the emergency response tool kit for a well control incident in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
GMS bags long term contract for ‘Pepper’
Gulf Marine Services has secured the first contract award for its new enhanced Small Class vessel, the Pepper.
Crowley’s new deck barges to support oil & gas ops in Asia Pacific
Crowley Maritime Corporation’s solutions group has received the first two of potentially four, new heavy-lift, ballastable deck barges (HDBs) for use by clients in the Asia-Pacific region. These new barges, which will be contracted and managed from the company’s recently opened Singapore office, w
Statoil to use Transocean Spitsbergen on Saturn well
The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) has granted Statoil consent for exploration drilling with the semi-submersible drilling rig Transocean Spitsbergen in the Barents Sea. The consent includes the drilling of exploration well 7227 / 10-1 in production licence 230 in the Barents Sea. The name
‘Energy Searcher’ resumes operations in Nigeria
Northern Offshore, Ltd. has announced that the drillship Energy Searcher under contract in Nigeria, resumed normal operations on September 23, following repairs to the control hoses to the unit’s blowout preventer. The company said that the repairs were completed somewhat earlier than previously ant
Ulstein designs Van Oord’s subsea rock installation vessel
Ulstein has been awarded the design and equipment contract for Van Oord’s new subsea rock installation (SRI) vessel ‘Bravenes’.