Fossil Energy

Solstad Offshore gets rid of seven old vessels
Solstad Offshore has sold seven vessels for recycling as they are considered irrelevant for present and future markets.

Expro and Frank’s fusion creates full-cycle energy services player
UK’s Expro Group has completed the previously announced merger with Dutch-based oil services company Frank’s International.

Van Oord bags Ormen Lange deal
Van Oord has won a contract to undertake the specialised seabed interventions services of subsea rock installation (SRI) for the Ormen Lange field.

In focus: Shoulder to shoulder towards a sustainable future
In this In Focus column, we report on initiatives that reduce the ecological footprint of the offshore energy and maritime industry.

Ithaca selects COSL Drilling rig for North Sea gig
COSL Drilling Europe has been awarded a contract from Ithaca Energy for wells in the central North Sea on the UK Continental Shelf.

Neptune starts drilling exploration well targeting Dugong Tail prospect
Neptune Energy has started drilling on the Dugong Tail exploration well, located in the North Sea, using the Deepsea Yantai drilling rig.

Archer board elects new director
Offshore oil services provider Archer Limited has announced the appointment of a new director to its board.

Schlumberger and AVEVA pool resources to optimise oil and gas production
Schlumberger has reached an agreement with AVEVA to advance digital solutions for oil and gas production operations.

Shell and NAM knock on Wood door for North Sea support
Wood is expanding operations in the Southern North Sea following the award of a new operations and maintenance contract with Shell and NAM.

Wintershall Dea exploring conversion of gas pipelines for CO2 transport
German oil and gas company Wintershall Dea and the OTH Regensburg University of Applied Sciences are working to explore how existing natural gas pipelines in the southern North Sea can be used for future CO2 transport. So far, the results suggest that the offshore pipelines could be safely and effic

Eni teams up with IRENA to speed up energy transition
Eni has entered into a partnership with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to accelerate the energy transition.

Bilfinger to target new markets after merging two UK entities
Bilfinger will create a new business following the merger of its two core UK entities, in an effort to respond to a shift in market demand.

Subsea 7 wins major contract with mystery client
Subsea 7 has secured a “major” contract with an undisclosed client that extends the engineering, project management, and procurement scope of an award announced in mid-March.

Polish PGNiG and Qatari Black Cat join forces for oil & gas projects
PGNiG and Black Cat have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on oil and gas production projects in the Gulf region.