Fossil Energy
Keppel Starts Construction of Malampaya DCP (Philippines)
At the Malampaya gas field, the DCP will be deployed next to an existing shallow water production platform. The platform is designed to maintain the current availability and deliverability of natural gas from the Malampaya field through regulating the gas export pressure and flow rates.
Noble Energy to Spend $3.9 Billion in 2013
Noble Energy, Inc. yesterday announced its 2013 capital program and guidance, and provided updates to the fourth quarter of 2012. Total capital expenditures are estimated at $3.9 billion for the year. The capital program allocates 60 percent to onshore U.S., six percent to the deepwater Gulf of Mexi
Rigmar Acquires Riverside Engineering (UK)
A leading international oil and gas services firm has bought one of Dundee’s longest established fabrication companies in a six-figure deal. Rigmar Services, which is headquartered in Aberdeen, has acquired the majority share in Riverside Engineering, which will now be rebranded as Rigmar Fabricatio
Claxton Develops New System for Ekofisk Operations (Norway)
Claxton Engineering Services Ltd, an Acteon company, has developed a novel support system for conductor casing operations at ConocoPhillips Norway’s Ekofisk field. The first commercial application of this new system is currently in progress. The initial work scope for the system is six wells this ye
Wärtsilä to Supply LNG Package for Harvey’s OSV
Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s leading solutions and services provider, has been awarded another contract to supply a complete liquefied natural gas (LNG) package, including the propulsion, auxiliaries and controls, for a new offshore support vessel designed by STX Marine, Inc. The ship has been or
Marubeni Hires Noble Driller for U.S. Gulf Operations
International offshore drilling contractor Noble Corporation on Thursday, December 6, announced that the company has secured a new contract for its Noble Driller rig in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The semi-submersible drilling rig of Aker H-3 Twin Hull S1289 Column type has been hired by Marubeni Oil &
NOV Appoints President and COO (USA)
National Oilwell Varco, Inc. announced yesterday that Clay Williams has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of National Oilwell Varco. Williams has served as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since March 2005. He served as Varco International, Inc.’s Vic
Rosneft, ExxonMobil Ink Declaration on Russian Arctic Shelf Environmental Protection
ExxonMobil and Rosneft today signed a Declaration on Protection of the Environment and Biodiversity for Oil and Gas Exploration and Development on the Russian Arctic Continental Shelf. The declaration was signed during a meeting between Igor Sechin, president and chairman of the management board of
Adriatic Oil in UK North Sea Farm-In
Adriatic Oil Plc has entered into a 25% Farm-In to Seaward Production Licence P1921 in relation to Blocks 12/18 and 12/19c (the “Licence”), which are located in the Inner Moray Firth area of the UK’s North Sea. Adriatic has also secured an option whereby, for an increased capital commitment, the Com
Oro Negro Orders Two Jack-Ups from Sembcorp (Singapore)
Sembcorp Marine’s subsidiary, PPL Shipyard has secured two turnkey contracts with a combined value of US$434 million for the construction of two units of jack-up rigs from Integradora de Servicios Petroleros Oro Negro, S.A.P.I. de C.V. (“Oro Negro”). Scheduled for delivery in end 4th quarter 2013 an
BAE Systems to Build Two PSVs for Jackson Offshore Operations (USA)
Jackson Offshore Operators, LLC has selected BAE Systems’ shipyard in Jacksonville, Florida to build two new platform supply vessels (PSVs) that will serve offshore drilling operations. The contract reflects continued growth in U.S. commercial shipbuilding for BAE Systems and is another major step f
Terra Nova FPSO to Return to Full Production by December End
Terra Nova FPSO vessel operating offshore Newfoundland and Labrador is in the final stages of commissioning in preparation for start-up following planned maintenance, Suncor today announced. The FPSO is expected to return to full production rates around the end of December. Suncor Energy operates th
ExxonMobil Orders Damar Field Facilities from MMHE (Malaysia)
ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Malaysia Inc., a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation, continued its long-term investment in Malaysia by awarding a contract to build facilities for the Damar gas development project to Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Sdn Bhd for RM165 million ($54.2 mill
Antrim to Submit Fyne Field FDP in January, 2013
Antrim’s work on a Field Development Plan for the Fyne Field in UK Central North Sea Licence P077 Block 21/28a is on track for submission to DECC in January 2013, the company today said. As announced on November 13, 2012, a Heads of Terms agreement has been signed with Hummingbird Production Limited