Fossil Energy
Malaysia: Petronas Extends ‘Maersk Convincer’ Contract
Petronas Carigali, the Exploration and Production subsidiary of Malaysia’s national oil company, has exercised its contractual right to extend the contract for the jack-up Maersk Convincer by one year. Consequently, the rig will be on contract with Petronas until mid-November 2014. As part of the dr
Harkand Adds ROV Support Vessel to Its Fleet
Harkand is pursuing its investment strategy in Asia Pacific with the addition of a multi-million dollar new build ROV support vessel and the appointment of a new general manager to lead future growth. In the first of two major milestones for the group, the Harkand Harmony has been secured on a three
AGR SI, Marin Cooperate in Oil, Gas and Renewable Sectors
AGR Seabed Intervention and Marin have, over many years, established themselves as world leaders in their respective fields with proven capabilities to execute high level engineering and technical operations globally. The two ultra deep-water specialist recovery and excavation companies have decided
Dolphin Drilling Receives LOI for ‘Blackford Dolphin’ Rig
Dolphin Drilling Ltd, a subsidiary of Fred. Olsen Energy ASA, has entered into a letter of intent for the award of a nine month contract in the UK sector with the semi-submersible Blackford Dolphin. The letter of intent remains subject to finalization of a mutually acceptable contract agreement. The
Lundin Finds Oil Column at Johan Sverdrup Appraisal Well
Lundin Petroleum AB has informed that the Johan Sverdrup appraisal well 16/3-6, located in the eastern part of PL501, found an oil column of 11.5 metres in good quality sandstone of Upper Jurassic age. The well, located in the Norwegian part of the North Sea is successfully completed. Appraisal well
First Steel Cut for ‘Ceona Amazon’ Vessel (Poland)
The first steel – cutting taking place in CRIST shipyard in Gdynia, Poland and marks the start for Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven AG for the construction of the new large, multifunction, dynamic positioned construction for London-based CEONA. Her keel will be laid already in August also at the CRIST Shipya
Acteon Buys J2 Engineering Services (UK)
Acteon has completed the acquisition of J2 Engineering Services Ltd, which is based in Aberdeen, UK. J2 Engineering is involved in the rental, maintenance and repair of ROV manipulator arms and associated tooling and equipment. Over the past five years, the company has forged a reputation within the
Fairmount Tows Drilling Rig from Brazil to Congo
Super tug Fairmount Glacier has delivered rig Falcon 100 safely offshore Pointe-Noire, Congo. The rig was towed from Rio de Janeiro via the South Atlantic Ocean over a distance of over 3.400 miles. The Falcon 100 is a 1974 build semi submersible drilling rig, owned by US based Transocean and capable
Wagenborg: ‘Walk-to-Work’ Vessel for Dutch North Sea
NAM, the Dutch national gas company, has selected Wagenborg to support offshore operations for a period of 10 years. Wagenborg has commissioned Niestern Sander from Delfzijl to build a ship: the ‘’Walk-to-Work’’ Vessel. Wagenborg has described the ship as a ” truly unique vessel that will play a cru
Petroceltic Successfully Bids for Patraikos Block Off Greece
Petroceltic International plc, an oil and gas exploration and production company focused on North Africa, the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions, has announced that a consortium comprising Petroceltic, Hellenic Petroleum S.A.(Operator) and Edison International SpA has submitted a successful bid for
Statoil Awards FSU Mooring Job to Ezra
EMAS AMC, the Subsea Services division of Ezra Holdings Limited, announced today that it has been awarded a transport and floater installation contract for two FSUs, with an option for a third, from Statoil for their Heidrun and Mariner fields, offshore Norway. The contract is valued at approximatel
Japex Acquires Stake in Kerapu Block Off Indonesia
Japan’s JAPEX today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire a 30% participating interest in the Kerapu Block, located in the West Natuna Sea, Indonesia from Mubadala Petroleum which holds a 100% interest in the Kerapu Block. Mubadala Petroleum is an international, upstream oil and gas explor
Gallery: Vard Brevik Hands Over New PSV to Island Offshore
At 13.30 hrs today Island Offshore took delivery of the M/V Island Duke from Vard Brevik. This vessel is the first in a series of four PSV vessels with UT717 CD design to be delivered from Vard Brevik in 2013 and 2014. The vessels’ DW is 3,800 tons and a with an 800 m2 cargo […]
Oxy Qatar, GDI Pen $750 mln Drilling Contract
Occidental Petroleum Qatar has entered into a two year drilling contract with Gulf Drilling International for the use of the Al Rayyan rig. The value of the contract is estimated at approximately $750 Mln. Steve Kelly, President and General Manager of Occidental Petroleum of Qatar Ltd (Oxy Qatar) an