Fossil Energy
Talisman’s Isbjørn Prospect Declared a Dry Well (Norway)
Det norske oljeselskap ASA, as partner, is currently in the process of drilling exploration well 16/10-5 on the Isbjørn prospect in Production License (PL) 568. The primary target in the well was Upper Jurassic (the Ula Formation). The well encountered reservoir rocks of good quality, as expected, b
First BroadSeis Survey for CGGVeritas in China
CGGVeritas has successfully conducted the first 3D BroadSeisTM marine surveys to be recorded offshore China. The deepwater surveys of two areas offshore Shenzhen in the east of the South China Sea were awarded to CGGVeritas by Chinese seismic services company, COSL (China Oilfield Services Limited),
Apply to Upgrade Fire & Gas Detection Systems on Gullfaks B and C (Norway)
Apply has been awarded a contract from Statoil for upgrade of the fire and gas detection systems on the Statfjord B and C platforms in the North Sea. The contract includes upgrade and change-out of control systems, field instrumentation and cables on the platforms. Extended life of offshore installa
Carigali Hess to Charter AHTS from Alam Maritim (Malaysia)
Malaysia’s offshore services provider Alam Maritim Resources Berhad yesterday, November 5, announced on the Bursa Malaysia that it has secured a contract from Carigali Hess. The contract, worth USD 7,04 million, is for the provision of one Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel (AHTS). The vessel is expe
Europa Oil & Gas Seeking Partner to De-Risk Mullen Prospect (Ireland)
South Porcupine Basin located offshore Ireland’s west coast could hold a new hydrocarbon province, Europa Oil & Gas said today, encouraged by the results of the initial prospect evaluation. In its technical update on Irish Atlantic Margin Mullen Prospect, the company informed that indicative resourc
Escalation of Pay Rates in Scottish Oil & Gas Sector Caused by Skills Shortages
The oil and gas sector is continuing to outperform the rest of the Scottish economy, according to new survey findings published today (5 November 2012). The 17th Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce oil and gas survey reveals that activity and confidence in the sector continues to rise with a str
OSEA2012 Focuses on LNG & Gas in Asia (Singapore)
With demand for energy increasing as developing countries push for greater economic growth, more and more companies are looking to alternative sources of supply such as LNG. Plans are afoot to further develop the natural gas and LNG industry in Asia. These developments will bring about important iss
Ezion, Partner Secure $298 Mln Service Rig Deals in Mexican Waters
Ezion Holdings Limited, based in Singapore, in a joint venture (“JV”) with Kim Seng Holdings Pte Ltd has secured a contracts worth up to USD 298 million from “a national oil major in Mexico.” Under the agreements, the JV will provide 2 Service Rigs over a 7 year period to support the oil & gas [&hel
Lunch & Learn with Decom North Sea (UK)
Decom North Sea (DNS), the offshore oil and gas decommissioning forum, is hosting a Lunch and Learn event which will inform attendees on latest advances in the sector as well as giving advice on how to reduce costs and improve performance. The Lunch and Learn, which takes place this month, will feat
Kuwait Oil Company Orders 28 Wärtsilä Engines for 14 New Tugs
Finland’s Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s leading solutions and services provider, has been awarded the contract to supply the engines and complete propulsion systems for two newbuild vessel projects. The order includes a total of 28 engines for 14 vessels being built for the Kuwait Oil Company, and
Expro Showcases Its Technologies at ADIPEC (UAE)
UK-based international well flow management company Expro will present a range of leading technologies at the 15th Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) – the Middle East’s leading oil and gas event. From 11-14th November, Expro will showcase its complete package of pr
Forum with Focus on Oil, Gas and Petroleum Growth in Mid-Norway
Last week the Norwegian Oil and Gas Association gathered business, politics and academia to a dialogue and management forum in Trondheim. The theme of the forum was oil, gas and petroleum related growth in Mid-Norway. Among the companies located in the region Det norske was put out as an example of
Ferguson Group Exhibits at ADIPEC, UAE
The Ferguson Group, specialists in the rental of containers, accommodation modules and engineering modules to the offshore energy industry around the world, is promoting its range of equipment to delegates at the largest event for the industry in the Middle East. The company is exhibiting at the Abu
CGGVeritas, Saudi Aramco Working on Innovative Solution for Seabed Seismic Market
Five months after CGGVeritas and Saudi Aramco signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for collaborative research and the development of geophysical acquisition, processing, analysis and interpretation technologies, the two companies have entered into a collaboration to conduct a major joint R&D p