Fossil Energy
Rowan: Two Jack-Up Rig Contracts Secured
Rowan Companies a Houston-headquartered drilling contractor, has secured contracts for two of its jack-up drilling rigs. Also, the off rate time for three rigs has increased. In its latest fleet status report, the company said that the contracts have been awarded for the “Bob Keller” and “EXL I” dri
McDermott Names Non-Executive BoD Chairman
McDermott International, Inc. has named D. Bradley McWilliams as its non-executive Chairman of McDermott’s Board of Directors effective upon the retirement of Stephen M. Johnson as McDermott’s Chairman of the Board on December 31, 2013. McWilliams will serve as non-executive Chairman through the Com
Incat Crowther Opens Office in Brazil
Incat Crowther has announced the opening of an office in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. The office has been created to meet the growing demand for Incat Crowther’s products and services in South America and puts Incat Crowther at the centre of the South American Offshore Oilfield industry. The Incat Crowth
DeepOcean Receives BP Key Supplier Safety Award
DeepOcean Group Holding BV today announces that DeepOcean’s safety performance has been recognised by BP, at its annual Strategic Supplier Forum in Aberdeen. Representatives of approximately 70 companies attended the forum. DeepOcean was one of five companies selected by BP to receive an award. “Dee
Petronas: Three New Local Vendors Appointed
Malaysian oil company PETRONAS has appointed three new Bumiputera* vendors under its Vendor Development Programme (VDP). The three companies are Petroclamp Sdn Bhd, OMNI Oil Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd, Eastern Energy Services Sdn Bhd appointed respectively in May, September and November this year. Eas
Sevan Marine Keeping Fingers Crossed for Catcher FPSO Award
Sevan Marine, a Norway-based provider of cylindrical floating production units, expects stiff competition for the Catcher field FPSO contract award. The field, operated by Premier Oil, is located in the UK sector of the North sea. The tender process for the construction and operating contract for th
DOF Subsea Awarded $65M in New Contracts
DOF Subsea AS, a subsidiary of DOF ASA has been awarded several contracts, with a total value of approximately NOK 400 million ($65.5 million). In the Brazil region DOF Subsea has been awarded an RSV contract with Petrobras. The contract has a firm period of 18 months and mobilization will commence
SPX to Supply Pumps for Enquest’s Kraken Development
SPX Corporation has received a $22 million contract to supply oil well production pumps for the Enquest-operated Kraken field in the North Sea. The pumps will be utilized for key artificial lift service on the oil field project. Specifically, the new order is for fifteen ClydeUnion-branded Hydraulic
Lundin Receives Approval for 16/2-20 Well
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has issued Lundin Norway AS a drilling permit for the 16/2-20 A well in the North Sea. The Well 16/2-20 A will be drilled from the Island Innovator drilling facility at position 58°56’30.84’’ north and 02°25’18.62’’ east in production licence 501. The drilli
Harkand Wins Several ROV Jobs in Asia
Harkand has increased its presence in the burgeoning Asia Pacific region by securing a clutch of multi-million dollar contracts for execution in 2013/14. Under a deal with PTSC Offshore Services, the ROV support vessel Harkand Harmony has been deployed on its first charter since joining the fleet in
BP Hires ‘Safe Caledonia’ Accommodation Rig for ETAP Project
Prosafe has signed a contract with BP Exploration Operating Company Limited (‘BP’) for the Safe Caledonia to provide accommodation support at the Eastern Trough Area Project (ETAP) in the UK sector of the North Sea. ETAP is located 240km east of Aberdeen in the Central North Sea. It is an integrated
Miclyn Buys Offshore Supply Vessel Simulator
Miclyn Express Offshore Singapore purchased a NAUTIS Offshore Supply Vessel Simulator and Instructor Station for training of OSV activities within the Miclyn fleet. Miclyn Express Offshore has followed up this initial purchase with an order for an identical simulator destined for their Joint Venture
EnerMech Predicts Fruitful 2014
EnerMech Ltd has predicted 2014 turnover will increase to more than £280 million, a jump of £80 million on the current year’s forecast and double the £144 million revenue recorded in its 2012 annual accounts. The Aberdeen-based company’s 2012 group accounts showed an £11 million profit (EBITDA*) on
COSCO Delivers Half of P-67 FPSO Hull
China’s COSCO (Zhoushan) has announced that it has delivered an FPSO forebody to an undisclosed international client. Despite COSCO’s not revealing any client details, they published a photo of the FPSO forebody on which the following is written: “Petrobras 67”. The front part of the FPSO built by