Fossil Energy
Switzerland: General Counsel of Transocean Resigns
Transocean Ltd. announced that on October 23, 2012, Nick Deeming notified Transocean Ltd. of his resignation as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary for personal reasons. The company expresses its gratitude to Mr. Deeming for his service. Effective immediately, Mr
UAE: Keppel FELS Delivers KFELS B Class Jackup Rig to Safin
Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) has delivered Paradise 400, a high-specification KFELS B Class jackup rig to Safin Gulf FZCO (Safin) ahead of schedule and with a strong safety record. The rig is a refurbishment and upgrade of a KFELS B Class jackup rig that Keppel FELS purchased in 2011. Developed
UAE: Topaz Energy and Marine Wins Ship Operator Award
Renaissance subsidiary, Topaz Energy and Marine, a UAE-based oil field services company, was awarded the ‘Ship Operator Award’ at Lloyd’s List Awards, Middle East and Indian Subcontinent 2012, held in Dubai recently. Commenting on the occasion, Roy Donaldson, Chief Operating Officer, Topaz Energy an
UK: Aquatic Engineering & Construction Joins Peterhead Energy Hub
Aquatic Engineering & Construction Ltd, an Acteon company, has become one of several businesses that form the new Peterhead Energy Hub (PEH). The port of Peterhead is a major strategic gateway to the North Sea for the oil and gas industry, and various suppliers and contractors have been invited to j
Ireland: Fastnet Awards Mizzen Basin Seismic Re-Processing Contract to WesternGeco
Fastnet Oil and Gas plc, the recently listed E&P company focussed on near term exploration acreage in the Celtic Sea and Africa, announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Fastnet Oil and Gas Ireland Ltd, has signed an agreement with WesternGeco Seismic Holdings Ltd (“WesternGeco”), the world’s lea
The Netherlands: Falck Nutec Receives OPITO Accreditation for MEM IR Training
On Monday, Falck Nutec in the Netherlands has received the OPITO approval for the Major Emergency Management Initial Response (MEM IR) training. Falck Nutec Is the first Dutch training company who can provide this high quality Crisis Management Training following the standards of OPITO. The Offshore
Malaysia: BCP Encounters Hydrocarbons in Bentara-2 Well
ROC advises that BC Petroleum Sdn Bhd (“BCP”), the Company incorporated to operate and manage the Balai Cluster Risk Service Contract (“RSC”) in Malaysia, has drilled the Bentara-2 well to a total depth of 2755 metres TVDss (TD) and has encountered hydrocarbons. Shareholders of BC Petroleum Sdn Bhd
Tap Oil: Drilling Rig on Location on Kinnaree-1 Exploration Well (Thailand)
Tap Oil Limited announces that the drilling rig is on location on its Kinnaree-1 exploration well. The Kinnaree-1 exploration well is the second well in the Thailand 2012 exploration drilling campaign. The Kinnaree A West prospect is located in the G1/48 concession within the Kra Basin, some 15 kilo
Final Operation of Boreas-1 Production Testing Program Performed (Australia)
A production logging run is being performed as the final operation of the production testing program at Karoon Gas Australia Ltd’s Boreas-1 exploration well. Upon completion of this final operation, the testing string will be removed from the well. During flow testing this week, Boreas 1 exploration
DOF Signs Contract for Skandi Emerald with International Charterer in Latin America
DOF has signed a contract with an International Charterer for Skandi Emerald for operations in Latin America. The firm period of the contract is 220 days + 30 days options and commences in October 2012. The value of the contract is approximately NOK 36 million. Skandi Emerald is owned by Aker DOF De
PEMEX E&P, BP Agree to Share Technology and Expertise for Deepwater Well Cap
Petroleos Mexicanos Exploration and Production (PEMEX E&P) and BP today announced an agreement for BP to share the technical information it used to build its global deepwater well-capping equipment. Under the Technology License Agreement, BP will make available technical information that PEMEX E&P,
Offshore Energy 2012: Extend Lifetime of Diesel Engines by Fuel and Lube Oil Treatment
Fuel oil and lube oils are used in the offshore market on ships, platforms, FPSO’s etc. to keep engines and generators running continuously. Companies spend a lot of money on their engines to be sure that they don’t have any stops or failures during their activities. Obvious when it comes to the qua
Offshore Energy 2012: Damen, Iskes Pen Deal for New Tug
Moments ago, a contract signing ceremony for a new tug vessel took place at Damen booth at the Offshore Energy 2012 Exhibition & Conference in Amsterdam. The contract was signed by the Dutch shipbuilder and a privately owned towage company Iskes Towage and Salvage. The new vessel, of ASD 2810 Hybrid
UTEC Relocates to New Premises in Naples, Italy
In opening a second new office and workshop facility in six months, UTEC has underlined its commitment to both the Mediterranean and African markets by relocating to a purpose built-facility in Naples, Italy. Continued sustained growth in operations, including two large geophysical and geotechnical