Fossil Energy
Wilhelmsen to Deliver Maritime Protection IGGs for Petrobras FPSOs
Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions has secured multiple orders to supply its Maritime Protection Inert Gas Generator (IGG) systems for installation on vessels working offshore Brazil. The company will deliver a total of eight dual-fuel Maritime Protection systems via contracting partner EEP to Brazil’s
Murphy Oil to Release Azurite FDPSO Early (Congo)
Murphy Oil has informed BW Offshore that the Azurite FDPSO unit, moored offshore Congo, may end production prior to the end of the firm contract, due to low production volumes from the Azurite field. The unit has been under the contract with Murphy since 2009, and, under the original agreement, was
Island Offshore Awarded LWI Job by Premier Oil
Island Offshore, a Norway-based Light Well Intervention (LWI) specialist, has been selected by Premier Oil UK Limited to undertake a new LWI service contract on the UK Continental Shelf. Premier, a growing oil and gas exploration and production company, awarded the business to Island Offshore and th
JOGMEC, Qatar Petroleum Sign Cooperation MOU
Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) and Qatar Petroleum (QP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for bilateral technical cooperation between them. The MOU covers several areas including technologies used in the oil and gas upstream developments, and the development of huma
Hyperdynamics CFO Steps Down (USA)
Hyperdynamics Corporation announced today the resignation of Paul C. Reinbolt, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Reinbolt will remain with the Company through December 31, 2013. Ray Leonard, Hyperdynamics’ President and CEO, commented, “Hyperdynamics has been fortunate to have ha
Ezion Secures Service Rig Deal in the Middle East
Singapore’s Ezion Holdings Limited has secured a $49 million contract to provide a service rig to be used by an oil major to support its oil & gas activities in the Middle East. The contract is for a period of four years. The service rig is anticipated to be deployed and working in offshore oil and
Noreco’s 2Q Net Loss Increases (Norway)
Norwegian Energy Company ASA (Noreco) today presents its second quarter 2013 report, with a negative EBITDA of NOK 45 million and a net loss of NOK 504 million for the period. Significant events in the second and third quarter 2013 include: – Start-up of Huntington production in April more than doub
BHP Billiton Step Closer to Cinco-1 Drilling (Philippines)
Otto Energy Limited has announced it has been notified that the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (“PCSD”) has approved the issuance of the Strategic Environmental Plan Clearance (“SEP Clearance”) in relation to drilling of the Cinco-1 exploration well in Service Contract 55 (“SC55”). Form
Technip, NPCC Land $1.69 Bln EPC Work for Umm Lulu Field (UAE)
Technip, in a consortium led by National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC), has been awarded by Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA-OPCO) the contract for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) work of Umm Lulu Full Field Development project – Package 2 (Process Facilities). Th
VIDEO: Damen Delivers ‘World Peridot’ PSV to WWS
Damen Shipyards Galati has handed over the second Platform Supply Vessel in a series order heralding a new era in offshore construction for Damen Shipyards Group. World Peridot, built to Damen’s innovative PSV 3300 design, has been delivered to World Wide Supply as part of the Norwegian owner’s late
EBN Buys Share in L5a Block in Dutch North Sea
On the 27th of August, GDF SUEZ E&P Nederland B.V. (GDF SUEZ) and EBN B.V. (EBN) finalized an acquisition of a 40% share in the L5a block in the Dutch North Sea. The L5a block is located 100 kilometres northwest of Den Helder and includes the L5a-E oil field. EBN has been partner with GDF […]
Angola: Total Awards Survey Contract to Fugro
Fugro has been awarded a three-year survey contract by Total E&P Angola, with an estimated value of USD 26 million, to support its development programs offshore Angola. The contract includes the provision of offshore positioning services and accurate navigation systems for Total E&P Angola’s drillin
BW Offshore Expands Board of Directors
BW Offshore, an Oslo-based owner of FPSO units, has informed that it has expanded its board of director from five to six members. The company has appointed Clare Spottiswoode CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) a Director of BW Offshore Limited with effect from 27 August 2013. Accordi
‘Sevan Louisiana’ Rig Getting Ready for Sea Trials in China
Sevan Drilling, a Norway-based drilling contractor, has announced that its Sevan Louisiana drilling rig is expected to undergo sea trials in China in the first week of September. According to Scott Kerr, CEO, the rig will go on sea trials between September 5 and 7, depending on the height of the riv