Fossil Energy
FPSO Raroa Returns to Maari Field after Repairs
OMV New Zealand has informed that the upgrade and repair work on the FPSO Raroa in Port Nelson has now been completed and the vessel has returned to its location in the Maari Field. “It’s been a huge effort at Port Nelson. Despite the weather challenges that delayed the Raroa’s arrival, over the cou
Swissco Expands Fleet with 3 New Vessels
Singapore’s Swissco Holdings, a marine service provider for the shipping and offshore Oil and Gas industries, has placed orders for 3 vessels worth an aggregate of S$35 million. The order consists of two anchor handling tug supply vessels (“AHTS”), and one Multipurpose Utility Tug. The two units of
Breagh Production to Remain Shut for Two Months
After RWE Dea last week announced that production from the Breagh offshore field had been shut due to a number of mechanical issues, Sterling Resources today said it could take up to 8 weeks for production to resume. Sterling Resources Ltd. announced today that the key physical investigative work ha
Acteon Opens Singapore Operations Centre
Acteon has announced the opening of Acteon Singapore Operations Centre (ASOC) at the Offshore Marine Centre in Singapore’s Tuas industrial area. The Centre is the first purpose-built Acteon facility and has been designed to accommodate multiple Acteon operating companies and support their offshore
Deep Down Inc. Receives Flying Leads Orders
Deep Down Inc. has received orders totalling $3.7 million to supply flying leads to clients in the Gulf of Mexico and West Africa. The first order is for fourteen (14) steel flying leads and ancillary equipment. Delivery is scheduled for deployment in over 5,300 feet (1,615 meters) of water in the G
Dana Petroleum Finds Gas in North Sea
Dana Petroleum has made a natural gas discovery in the UK North Sea. Dana drilled 47/5d-6 on the Pharos Prospect in Licence P1566 as Operator and discovered gas in a Rotlegendes reservoir. Detailed evaluation of the discovery will be undertaken in order to determine the volume of gas initially in pl
VIDEO: OPITO Calls for Common Global Training Standards in Oil&Gas Industry
OPITO is heightening its campaign for common global training standards across the oil and gas industry to dramatically improve safety with the launch of a short film. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJkXuysJAM4&feature=player_embedded Following its world premiere at the OPITO Safety and Competence
Centrica Orders POS-Grip Wellhead System for North Sea Well
Plexus Holdings PLC has received an order from Centrica to supply its POS-GRIP wellhead system (5,000 psi) and services for the GROVE 49/10a-4 (G1) production well in the southern North Sea. The contract is worth up to £850,000 with revenues expected to start in the first quarter of Plexus’ 2014 fin
JOGMEC Provides JAPEX with Cash for Exploration in Indonesia
JOGMEC announced today that it will provide equity financing to Japex West Natuna Limited, established by Japan Petroleum Exploration Co.,Ltd. (“JAPEX”), which will acquire a 30% interest in the Kerapu Block offshore Indonesia. In July 2013, Japex West Natuna Limited signed an agreement to acquire
Petronas Pulls Out of OGX Deal
OGX , announces that it has received today from PETRONAS a notification regarding to termination of a contract relating to the to sale of 40% non-operating work interest in BM-C-39 and BM-C-40 blocks, located in the Campos Basin, offshore Brazil. “OGX has submitted the subject to its lawyers’ analys
Total Gets Drilling Permit for North Sea Well (Norway)
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Total E&P Norge AS a drilling permit for well 25/5-8, in the North Sea part of the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Well 25/5-8 will be drilled from the Leiv Eiriksson drilling rig at position 59°37’05.65” north and 02°23’44.48” east. The drilling pr
Atlantic Offshore Wins Two Charter Contracts
Atlantic Offshore, a Norway-based provider of offshore support vessels, today announced it has entered into two charter deals. Nexen UK has awarded Ocean Tay supply vessel a 2 year firm contract + up to 12 months options, with start up in December 2013. Ocean Tay is present in Sunderland underlying
BHP Billiton Opens Global Head Office in Melbourne
BHP Billiton officially opened the doors to its global head office at 171 Collins Street last night, having recently taken up residence in the new Melbourne landmark building. The global head office of the Company has always been in Melbourne since the original BHP headquarters was established a few
South Stream Transport: Pipeline Will Not Harm the Environment (Bulgaria)
South Stream Transport has published the Bulgarian Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report. The EIA Report contains the findings of the environmental studies for the construction and operation of the Bulgarian Sector of the South Stream Offshore Pipeline, and concludes that the environment will