Providence Resources P.l.c. an Irish based oil and gas exploration company, has announced that site survey operations are about to commence on its Spanish Point acreage (FEL 2/04) in the Main Porcupine Basin, off the west coast of Ireland. The work is being carried out by Chrysaor (Ireland) Ltd (‘Ch
Using a remotely operated underwater vehicle with an installed saw, researchers have acquired geological samples from the Jan Mayen Ridge this summer. The method is new – and the results provide new and useful knowledge. “This is the most fun thing I have done as a geologist!” says Robert W. William
Stena Drilling Limited, the operator of offshore drilling rig Stena Clyde, on which two workers tragically lost their lives on Monday in Australia, has expressed condolences to the families of the deceased. “Both Stena Drilling Limited and Stena Drilling Australia would like to offer their heartfelt
The sub-surface team on the Oseberg field has been awarded the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s prize for improved oil recovery (IOR) for its work in increasing recovery by means of gas injection. The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate gives credit to the Oseberg specialists for their thorough efforts
Offshore oil and gas operators in the Gulf of Mexico are evacuating platforms and rigs in the path of Hurricane Isaac. Based on data from offshore operator reports submitted to the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement as of 11:30 a.m. CDT yesterday, personnel have been evacuated from a tot
Sembcorp Marine’s subsidiary Jurong do Brasil Prestacao de Services Ltda (JDB) has secured a contract worth US$674 million for the construction of a total of 8 modules and module integration works for 2 Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessels (FPSO) P-68 and P-71 from Tupi B.V., a consort
Petrofac has confirmed that Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) has declared that it is the selected bidder for the integrated production service contract to develop the Arenque contract area, offshore Mexico. The Arenque contract area is situated in the Gulf of Mexico, 30 kilometres from the city of Tampic
Schlumberger today launched ReSOLVE* instrumented wireline intervention service, a modular system of intelligent wireline-deployed services that provides real-time measurement and control in a small footprint. “The downhole intelligence of ReSOLVE services enables our customers to see intervention o
When working in the most extreme offshore environments, crews have to be able to rely on the absolute integrity and performance of their vessels. Ulstein Group has joined forces with GC Rieber Shipping to offer the market a new standard in operational security and performance – a ship that refuses t
Antrim, an international oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Calgary, Canada, today announced that, through its wholly owned subsidiary Antrim Resources (N.I.) Limited, it has executed an oil sales contract with BP Oil International Limited for the sale of Antrim’s share
In response to the tragic accident that occurred yesterday aboard the Stena Clyde rig in which two workers lost their lives, Australian unions are calling for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Laws to be extended to the offshore industry. The Australian Council of Trade Unions has issued a media
In the period of 23 August to 10 September, GDF SUEZ E&P Norge is carrying out the first turnaround in the history of the Gjøa platform. During 18 days, an estimate of 8000 hours of planned work will be carried out by the 90-100 persons who will be onboard the platform at all times. The […]
Statoil is stepping up its Arctic activities and will drill nine wells during a non-stop 2013 Norwegian Barents exploration campaign. The company plans to meet development challenges here by tripling its Arctic technology research budget. Statoil’s exploration experience in the Barents is already ex
After the NPD yesterday made the Norwegian Continental Shelf map available for download, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MPE) and the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) today announced they are launching a newly developed mobile phone app. The MPE is thus the first ministry to launch an app
