Fossil Energy
Ezra Lands $110 Mln Worth of Subsea & Offshore Contracts
Ezra Holdings Limited, a Singapore-based offshore contractor and provider of integrated offshore solutions to the oil and gas (O&G) industry, today announced that its Subsea Services (EMAS AMC) and Offshore Support Services (EMAS Marine) divisions have been awarded projects worth US$110 million. The
OGX Names New Exploration Officer (Brazil)
OGX Petróleo e Gás Participações S.A. (“OGX”), announces that the Company´s Board of Directors has nominated Gilberto Carvalho Lima as Exploration Officer of OGX. Gilberto Carvalho Lima has more than 35 years of experience in the oil industry having held several management positions in Petrobras Exp
Subsea 7 to Provide ROV Services to Petrobras
Subsea 7 S.A. today announced the award of a contract to its i-Tech division valued at approximately US$60 million by Petrobras. The contract scope is for the provision of ROV’s and underwater positioning services on board the platform supply vessel (PSV) Far Saga operating offshore Brazil for an in
Statoil CEO: Strong Strategic Progress Made in 3Q
Statoil’s third quarter 2013 net operating income was NOK 39.3 billion (around $6,66 billion). Adjusted earnings were NOK 40.4 billion (around $6.84 billion). Adjusted earnings after tax were NOK 12.1 billion, compared to NOK 11.9 billion in the third quarter of 2012 “Statoil delivered strong strate
Dolphin Nets Hat-Trick of New Seismic Contracts
Dolphin Geophysical has won three new 3D seismic contracts with undisclosed clients, which will improve contract visibility for the remaining part of 2013 and 2014. Two new contracts will be performed in Mediterranean waters, starting immediately. The third contract is a 3D seismic contract over an
Damen Delivers Third PSV to WWS
Damen Shipyards Galati has handed over the third Platform Supply Vessel in a series of six to World Wide Supply of Norway. This six-ship order heralds a new era in offshore construction for Damen Shipyards Group. World Pearl is built to Damen’s entirely new PSV 3300 design. The first of the Class PS
Cobalt Makes Two Oil Discoveries Offshore Angola
Cobalt International today announced discoveries at its Lontra #1 and Mavinga #1 deepwater Pre-salt exploratory wells offshore Angola. On Block 20, the Lontra #1 well has reached total depth, and the drilling and evaluation results confirm an oil and gas discovery. Further evaluation, including a dr
Bluestream Adds Another ROV to Its Fleet
Bluestream has taken delivery of the third of four ROVs ordered from Saab Seaeye in the last twelve months. Their new 2000 metre-rated Cougar XT is the second of this model to be added to the 11 strong ROV fleet operated by the Netherlands-based Offshore services company. Managing director, Rolf de
Farstad Scores $186 Mln in Charter Deals with Petrobras
Norway’s Farstad Shipping ASA has been awarded two charter contracts in Brazil Petrobras has awarded the IMR vessel Far Saga (2001, UT 745 L) a 6 year contract with 6 years options. The contract includes ROV support and other subsea related activities in Brazilian waters. Far Saga will leave the Nor
Vroon Expands Fleet with Two More PX121 PSVs
ULSTEIN has entered into an agreement with COSCO (Guang Dong) Shipyard Co. Ltd, China, on deliveries of ship design, power & control equipment and on-site follow-up services of two platform supply vessels of the PX121 design. The vessels are ordered by Vroon Offshore Services of the Netherlands. “Th
‘Deepsea Bergen’ Yard Stay Completed
Odfjell Drilling has informed that the yard stay for Deepsea Bergen semi-submersible drilling rig was successfully finalised two days ahead of schedule. The rig will today restart operations for Statoil with increased deck load capacity and improved operational capacities. Odfjell Drilling’s semisub
IHC Merwede Among Leading Exhibitors at Europort 2013
As a global market leader for efficient dredging and mining vessels and equipment, and a reliable supplier of innovative ships and supplies for offshore construction, IHC Merwede will be among the leading exhibitors at Europort 2013. The maritime exhibition takes place on 5-8 November at Ahoy Rotter
Douglas-Westwood Analyst to Deliver Oil and Gas Workshop (UK)
NOF Energy, the business development organisation for oil, gas, nuclear and offshore renewable sectors, is hosting a special event to help businesses access the oil and gas sector. The workshop will take place on Tuesday 12th November at The Durham Centre in Belmont Industrial Estate, Durham, and wi
Eni Testing New AUV in Hammerfest
A new robot designed to carry out subsea environmental monitoring along predetermined tracks is now being tested by Eni Norge. Eni Norge is investing heavily in research and development linked to new and improved techniques for monitoring the marine environment. Together with its subsidiary Tecnomar