Fossil Energy
FMC Technologies: CFO takes Executive Vice President role
FMC Technologies has announced that Maryann T. Seaman has been appointed Executive Vice President effective March 1, 2014.
CNOOC: Preparations begin for exploration in Iceland
China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) is gearing up for offshore exploration on the Icelandic Continental Shelf.
UK energy minister praises EEEGR contribution to economy
The East of England’s crucial role in helping meet the UK’s future energy needs won praise from Energy Minister Michael Fallon at the SNS2014 Conference gala dinner at Norfolk Showground, Norwich last week. Fallon said it was important for Government and industry to work together to maximise benefit
Bibby hires IRM vessel. Expands ROV fleet
Bibby Remote Intervention Limited (BRIL), part of Aberdeen-based subsea installation contractor, Bibby Offshore, has further expanded its fleet by signing a charter agreement for an IRM (Inspection Repair and Maintenance) light construction vessel and adding an additional two ROVs (Remote Operating
UK Energy Minister visits EFC’s Forres base
EFC Group, a designer and manufacturer of instrumentation, monitoring, handling and control systems for the global oil and gas industry, welcomed Fergus Ewing MSP, Minister for Energy, Enterprise & Tourism, to its new Forres base on Friday 7 March. The visit comes as part of EFC Group’s fast paced g
ABB lands $60M telecom deal from Statoil
ABB will be a system integrator of telecommunications on Statoil’s offshore installations.
PSA Norway provides tips for quicker rig AoC
Better supervision of the construction phase and paying more attention to personnel qualifications could make life easier for rig contractors seeking AoC
SacOil: 3D seismic project to start offshore Nigeria
SacOil, the South African based independent African oil and gas company, reports that a 3D Seismic Data Acquisition project contractor has begun mobilization process in OPL 233 block, offshore Nigeria.
Tamar partners, Sorek IPP to sign $750M gas sales deal
Partners in the Tamar offshore field in Israel are expected to enter into a $750 million gas sales agreement with Sorek IPP.
Songa selects IFS Applications for Offshore Service
IFS, the global enterprise applications company, has announced that Songa Offshore, an international midwater drilling contractor active in the North Atlantic basin, has chosen to deploy IFS Applications™ for Offshore Service to support its onshore and offshore operations. The contract includes lice
TTS Group gets new CEO
The Board of TTS Group ASA has appointed Björn Andersson as the new CEO of TTS Group with effect from March 10, 2014.
Petrobras discovers good quality oil in Santos Basin
Brazil’s national oil company Petrobras has completed the drilling of two wells in the Transfer of Rights area, on the Santos Basin. Results have confirmed the discovery of good quality oil in the pre-salt reservoirs referred to as Florim and Entorno de Iara. Well 3-BRSA-1215-RJS (3-RJS-725), info
Izhora enhances pipe mill to better serve South Stream project
The Izhora Pipe Mill, part of the Russian Steel division of OAO Severstal, has begun installing automated pipe measuring equipment to enhance efficiency for measuring out-of-roundness and billet curvature. The mill’s second expanding machine is now in the final stage of installment and will increase
Otto Energy to drill more wells at Galoc
Otto Energy Ltd provides an update on the Galoc oil field reserves in the Philippines as at 1 January 2014. The operator of the Galoc oil field, Galoc Production Company WLL, a wholly owned subsidiary of Otto, has commissioned an annual review of remaining oil reserves from RISC, an independent cons