Fossil Energy
Van Oord, Sovcomflot Recognised for Arkutun Dagi GBS Project (Russia)
Van Oord and its Russian joint venture partner Sovcomflot have won the Rusprix Award 2013. The award recognises the successful completion of the Arkutun Dagi Gravity Based Structure project off the coast of Sakhalin Island. This project involved installing 160,000-tonne concrete foundation for a pla
GBI Research Predicts Strong Growth for Deepwater Rigs Market
Depleting shallow water reserves and a lack of new shallow water discoveries means that offshore exploration and production activity in deepwater regions is becoming a new fashion, states a new report by energy experts GBI Research. The new report states that the search for hydrocarbons in more chal
A Soccer Field-Sized Subsea Template En Route to Åsgard Field
The 1800-tonne subsea template for the Åsgard subsea gas compression pioneering project is en route from the shipyard in Egersund to the Åsgard field in the Norwegian Sea. Subsea compression will increase recovery from the Åsgard-field by 280 milion barrels of oil equivalent when it comes on stream
Reef Subsea Wins Subsea Construction Job in W. Africa
Reef Subsea today announced that its subsea services division, based in Bergen, Norway, has secured a third subsea construction contract in West Africa and is now sending a second vessel to the region. The project, for regional offshore contractor Stapem Offshore, will include cable lay duties on Pa
Piper 25 Conference: Oil and Gas Industry Faces 30 Year Failure Cycle
Martin Grant, CEO of Energy at Atkins is to deliver a paper at today’s Piper 25 conference on the topic of major hazard management and safety technology. The paper, entitled ‘Piper: The Journey of Understanding in the Energy Industries’, will focus on six main themes which, following cross industry
Investment Group to Put Money Into Scottish Oil and Gas Firms
Two of Scotland’s leading business angels are spearheading a new investment group aimed at unlocking the potential of existing companies in Scotland’s oil and gas sector, enabling them to maximise their value and move on to a higher level. London and Scottish Investment Partners (LSIP) will target e
O&G Law Firms: Macondo Effect Is Still a Fact
Press Release – As oil and gas companies all over the world are reaping the whirlwind and living the boom times, so are the companies that broker the deals and seal the mergers – law firms. As oil and gas technology reaches new highs and plumbs new depths for profits the world’s top ten oil [&hellip
DNV: New Courses for Offshore Safety
DNV is to deliver new courses in offshore safety which aim to advance the critical role of elected safety representatives (ESRs) in minimising the risk of accidents and improving safety. Following a series of successful pilot courses earlier this year, DNV is now accredited by OPITO to run courses w
Brunei: Shell Receives Two AW139 Helicopters
Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd (BSP) has received two intermediate twin engine AW139 helicopters just six months after the contract was awarded to AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company. The aircrafts will be used to perform offshore transport missions from Brunei Shell’s Anduki base in Brun
Statoil Shuts Oseberg Field Centre
Norwegian oil company Statoil yesterday closed production from its Oseberg field centre after an emergency siren had been triggered, Reuters has reported. Statoil’s spokesperson notified the news agency that “oil was observed on deck of the platform” and that the case needed to be investigated befor
Claxton Names New VP Sales, Marketing and Commercial (UK)
Claxton Engineering Services Ltd, an Acteon company, has appointed Gerry Miller as vice president sales, marketing and commercial in a drive to strengthen its sales, marketing and commercial team. His base will be at Claxton’s headquarters in Great Yarmouth, UK. Ongoing international expansion has s
InterMoor Receives DNV’s Mooring Chain Inspection Certification (USA)
InterMoor Inc., an Acteon company, has extended its capabilities and service range by becoming the first US-based company to achieve certification under Det Norske Veritas (DNV) 413: Service Suppliers Engaged in Renewal Survey Examination of Mooring Chain Intended for Mobile Offshore Units. This mea
Australia: Karoon, CGG Enter Seismic Survey Deal
On 27 May 2013 Karoon signed an agreement with CGGVeritas Services SA for a marine 3D seismic survey (Chrysalids) over permit WA‐482‐P in the offshore northern Carnarvon Basin. The survey is for a total of approximately 2,386 square kilometres. This survey is to delineate leads and other prospects i
Coastal Encounters Net Pay at Bua Ban North B-17 Well (Thailand)
Coastal Energy Company, an independent exploration and production company with assets in Southeast Asia, today announces the results of the Bua Ban North B-17 and Ko Kra A-01 exploration wells and an update to its 2013 guidance. Bua Ban North The Bua Ban North B-17 well was drilled to a depth of 3,8