Fossil Energy
Dry well at Statoil’s Apollo prospect
Norwegian oil giant Statoil has failed to find oil at its Apollo prospect in the Barents Sea.
Canada: Government’s Offshore Health and Safety Act gets Royal Assent
The Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, Canada, has announced that the Government’s Offshore Health and Safety Act has received Royal Assent. The Act will ensure the safety of offshore wor
No oil at Terne
Det norske oljeselskap ASA announces that the 6507/5-7 exploration well on the Terne prospect in PL558 in the Norwegian Sea did not encounter hydrocarbons.
Search begins for CEO of new Oil & Gas Regulator (UK)
The formal recruitment process for a Chief Executive to the new Oil and Gas Authority North Sea regulator in the UK has begun. Edward Davey MP commissioned Sir Ian Wood to lead a review of the UK’s offshore oil and gas production because, while investment levels are rising and near-term prospects ar
Maintenance shutdown for Nord Stream
Nord Stream AG will be conducting long-planned annual maintenance works on its twin gas pipeline system between June 24 and July 4, 2014. These routine maintenance works will require a temporary shutdown first of both lines at once, then of each line separately. These works are an essential part of
Paragon Offshore raising cash ahead of spin-off
Paragon Offshore Ltd. is beginning the process of raising external financing in preparation for the spin-off in the third quarter of 2014.
Island Dragon ready for Lundin gig
Island Offshore has taken delivery of the Island Dragon vessel today.
CNOOC to drill in E. Guinea using Atwood Hunter semi
Atwood Oceanics, Inc. has been awarded a drilling services contract by CNOOC Africa Limited for the semi-submersible rig Atwood Hunter. The contract will be performed offshore Equatorial Guinea, specifies a day rate of $337,000 for a minimum term of 90 days and includes an option for one additional
Ramboll, Semco Maritime JV to work on Hess Denmark platforms
A joint venture between Ramboll Oil & Gas and Semco Maritime has been awarded an EPC contract for the provision of onshore and offshore services at Hess Denmark’s platforms in the Danish North Sea. Under a comprehensive framework agreement, Ramboll and Semco Maritime will provide end-to-end services
Westcon to provide quay for Valemon topside
Statoil has entered into an option agreement with Westcon Yards in Florø for quay rental and preparations of the topside of the Valemon platform before installation in the North Sea. The Valemon topside will according to the current plan arrive at Westcon Yards in Florø in the end of July. The topsi
BOEM confirms award of 21 offshore blocks in GoM to GulfSlope
GulfSlope Energy has received notice of award and has completed all requirements for 21 offshore lease blocks for which it was the high bidder at offshore lease sale 231, central Gulf of Mexico, conducted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). With the conclusion of the lease award process
Arcadion lands work on Statoil’s Mariner platform
Arcadion has received a contract by DSME for Accommodation works on the new Statoil Mariner platform. Being built in South Korea, the platform, when complete, will be located in the UK North Sea.
Damen Shiprepair gets Rowan Viking remodeling contract
Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen, part of Damen Shiprepair & Conversion, has been awarded the contract by a subsidiary of Rowan Companies plc to remodel the Rowan Viking. The Rowan Viking is a Keppel Fels ‘N’ Class Drilling Rig. The rig, which at 124 (l) x 95 (w) x 170 (h) metres is one of the largest [&
SapuraKencana lands $415M worth of contracts in Thailand and Malaysia
Malaysian oilfield services provider SapuraKencana Petroleum Berhad has been awarded two new Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning (EPCIC) contracts totalling approximately US$415 million (RM1.3 billion) in areas offshore Malaysia and Thailand by Carigali-PTTEPI Oper