Fossil Energy
Wood Group PSN Secures CNRI N. Sea Contract Extension
Wood Group PSN (WGPSN) has achieved a significant three year, North Sea contract extension from CNR International U.K. Ltd (CNRI). The contract is to provide project management, engineering, construction and general commissioning services on CNRI’s Murchison, Tiffany, Ninian North, Central and South
Aker Solutions, Petrobras Pen $800 Mln Subsea Systems Contract
Norway’s Aker Solutions has entered a frame agreement with Brazil’s state-run oil company Petrobras to provide subsea equipment for the oil company’s deepwater pre-salt field developments in Brazil. The contract value is approximately NOK 4.6 billion (USD 800 million). Scope of work includes 20 well
PSA Identifies Room for Improvement at Island Innovator
On 5 March 2013, the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) carried out an audit activity directed at Island Innovator Drilling and intervention semisubmersible rig, which involved a review of preparedness-related aspects. Odfjell Drilling will operate the facility on the Norwegian continental shel
Lerwick Harbour Supports Total E&P UK’s Offshore Developments
Lerwick Harbour is fulfilling a key hub role in servicing major onshore and offshore gas developments underway by operator, Total E&P UK Limited. Various contractors are using Lerwick’s comprehensive services and facilities, including extensive laydown areas and deep-water quays and anchorages, to s
Leiv Eiriksson Rig Needs Improvements to Reach AoC, PSA Says
During 25 – 26 February 2013 the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) carried out an audit of Ocean Rig on board Leiv Eiriksson semi-submerisble drilling rig. Objective The objective of the audit activity was to follow up that the company, prior to starting new activity on the Norwegian shelf, sa
Bibby Offshore’s New HQ to Be Ready in April
The new purpose-built headquarters for subsea installation contractor, Bibby Offshore is entering its final phase of construction. The new 53,427 sq. ft. office facility at Prospect Park, Westhill, which represents a multi-million pound investment, is on track to be completed by April 2013. Bibby Of
EPL Clinches Five Leases in Central Gulf of Mexico
EPL Oil & Gas, Inc. today announced that it was the high bidder on five leases at the Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 227 held last Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The five high bid lease blocks cover a total of 13,892 acres on a net and gross basis and are all located in [&he
Schlumberger Introduces New Coiled Tubing Pipe Inspection System
Schlumberger announced today the introduction of the CoilScan* real-time coiled tubing (CT) pipe inspection system. The system minimizes nonproductive time (NPT) by providing real-time pipe inspection during intervention operations to identify CT pipe defects prior to entry into the wellbore. “Most
Wood Mackenzie: Proposed Changes to Danish Tax System Could Hurt IOCs
Wood Mackenzie has assessed the proposed changes to the Danish fiscal system. The analysis by Wood Mackenzie’s European Upstream team concludes that the reduction in the rate of hydrocarbon tax and the size of hydrocarbon tax allowances would result in a decrease in value of IOC portfolios of US$ 1.
SeaMar Subsea Orders Offshore Support Vessel (The Netherlands)
SeaMar Subsea BV has entered into a contract with Shipyard De Hoop for the construction of a Multipurpose Offshore Support Vessel. Custom designed to stringent environmental control, the diesel electric powered 65 metre vessel will be constructed for low fuel consumption, clean ship / green passport
EnerMech: BG Group Contract to Create New Jobs
UK’s Mechanical engineering services company, EnerMech, has been awarded a process services contract by BG Group which could be worth up to £16 million. The three year contract (+1 year option) covers all BG Group’s UK North Sea assets including the Lomond, North Everest and Armada platforms. The wo
Modus Creates AUV Division (UK)
Modus Seabed Intervention continues to demonstrate its commitment to be at the forefront of subsea technologies with the creation of a new Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) division. The North East England-based company has begun an investment programme into a planned fleet of AUV units; utilised
Jasper Explorer Drillship En Route to Congo
Drillship “Jasper Explorer” has begun its mobilization from Spain to the Republic of Congo where it will start its drilling contract with CNOOC Congo SA. The drillship is expected to arrive in Point Noire by mid April to prepare for drilling operations. The drilling contract between Jasper Investmen
Johan Sverdrup Appraisal Kicks Off (Norway)
Lundin Petroleum has announced that the appraisal well 16/2-17S has commenced in the Statoil-operated PL265 on the Johan Sverdrup discovery, located in the North Sea sector of the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). The well is located in PL265 and close to the western bounding fault of the Johan Sve