Fossil Energy
DNV GL’s map shows risks of offshore activities in the Arctic
The world’s need for energy is driving interest in further industrial activity in the Arctic, yet the region’s conditions are highly variable depending on the type of activity, location and time of year. This creates a complex risk picture, DNV GL writes. DNV GL has therefore developed an interactiv
Alfa Laval pumps for world’s largest FPSO
The FPSO will be 330 meters long , 61 meters wide and 34 meters tall. It will be able to carry 2.3 million barrels of crude.
Cairn hits oil offshore Senegal
Oil samples have been recovered in the FAN-1 exploration well being drilled offshore Senegal.
GE Oil & Gas enhances subsea trees portfolio with DVXT launch
GE Oil & Gas has launched Deepwater Vertical Xmas Tree (DVXT) at the company’s new, interactive Technology Solutions Center in Stavanger, in conjunction with the Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) 2014 conference and exhibition.
Wood Group appoints new head of HSSE
Wood Group has appointed Nina Schofield to the position of Group head of health, safety, security and environment (HSSE), with responsibility for developing and implementing HSSE strategies across Wood Group’s global operations. Since beginning her career in safety with a drilling company, Schofield
GE Oil & Gas opens Technology Solutions Center in Stavanger (Norway)
GE Oil & Gas formally unveiled its new Technology Solutions Center (TSC) in Stavanger, Norway. The result of a $5m investment, the center offers a stunning visual showcase of GE’s technologies across the oil and gas industry, and has been designed to help operators achieve optimal efficiency, enviro
BG Group: Mzia results speak in favor of LNG hub in Tanzania
BG Group plc , a UK based oil and gas company, today announced that results from a recently completed second drill-stem test (DST) on the Mzia discovery in Block 1, offshore southern Tanzania, provided further support for a hub development to supply a potential onshore LNG project. The Drill Stem Te
Lundin gets nod for Norwegian Sea wildcat
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for wellbore, in the Norwegian Sea. The Wellbore 6405/12-1 will be drilled from the Bredford Dolphin semi-submersible drilling rig after completing drilling of wildcat well 16/4-8 S for Lundin Norway AS in production
Petrobras extends BOS Topazio charter
Norwegian owner of offshore support vessels Farstad Shipping has secured a charter extension in Brazil.
STV.TV: Pilots suspended after landing on wrong offshore platform
Two Bond Offshore pilots have been removed from the flight roster after they landed on a wrong offshore installation in the North Sea.
Scientists discover widespread methane leakage on U.S. Atlantic margin
Natural methane leakage from the seafloor is far more widespread on the U.S. Atlantic margin than previously thought, according to a study by researchers from Mississippi State University, the U.S. Geological Survey, and other institutions. Methane plumes identified in the water column between Cape
Saudi Aramco to spend $40B annually over next decade
Saudi Aramco, a national oil and gas company of Saudi Arabia, plans to invest $40 billion annually over the next ten years, the company’s CEO said at an industry conference. Speaking at the ONS 2014 conference in Stavanger, Norway, the company’s CEO Khalid A. Al-Falih, touched both, the bearish and
Ulstein introduces X-Bow heir: X-Stern (VIDEO)
Ulstein Group has introduces the X-STERN™, a design feature increasing operability through positive effects on station keeping, wave response, comfort and safety in harsh conditions. An X-STERN™ vessel can stay on position in harsh weather with the stern towards waves, wind and current. For vessels
Jacka expects first oil from Aje at 2015 end (Nigeria)
Jacka Resources Limited has announced the initial booking of oil reserves attributable to its interests in the Aje field, OML113 Nigeria and said that first oil is expected at the end of 2015.