Fossil Energy
Another Maersk rig coming back from warm-stack for new job
Maersk Drilling has been awarded a contract with Aker BP for the ultra-harsh environment jack-up rig Maersk Reacher, which will be reactivated for the job.
Equinor picks up permit for Barents Sea appraisal well
Norwegian oil major Equinor has been given a drilling permit to drill a new appraisal well in the Barents Sea, offshore Norway.
Energean getting $118 million aid due to ‘severe losses’
Energean is getting financial aid of nearly $118 million due to losses suffered during last year’s oil price collapse in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.
West Mira rig returning to work in April after dropping X-mas tree on seabed
Following an equipment failure on the West Mira rig while it was working for Wintershall Dea in Norway, the rig is expected to remain offline for weeks.
Sval Energi closes $300 million buy of Edison Norge
Sval Energi has completed its $300 million acquisition of Edison Norge, expanding its portfolio and workforce as part of the company’s growth strategy.
Total takes Jacktel’s Haven rig for Tyra job
Offshore accommodation provider Jacktel has won a contract from Total E&P for the use of the accommodation jack-up Haven at the Tyra field offshore Denmark.
Lundin makes minor oil discovery in North Sea
Oil and gas company Lundin Energy Norway has made a minor oil discovery near the Solveig field in the North Sea off Norway.
Aker Solutions gets subsea system order from ConocoPhillips
Aker Solutions has won a large contract from ConocoPhillips to provide a subsea production system for the Eldfisk North development offshore Norway.
Eni and Novatek kicking off drilling ops off Montenegro
Italy’s Eni and Russia’s Novatek are starting drilling operations in waters offshore Montenegro, using Vantage Drilling’s Topaz Driller jack-up rig.
Eni commits to oil & gas to renewables workforce transition
Eni and the University of Strathclyde have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a program to help the workforce from the oil & gas sector in Scotland transfer their skills to renewable energy technologies. Eni with Eni Corporate University and the Strathclyde University will work to
Geoquip Marine adds another vessel to its fleet
Offshore geotechnical engineering and drilling company Geoquip Marine has expanded its fleet with the addition of new geotechnical vessel Geoquip Seehorn.
Ineos to sell Norwegian oil & gas business for $615 million
Ineos Energy has made an agreement to sell its oil and gas business in Norway to PGNiG Upstream Norway for a consideration of $615 million.
Tenaris to provide line pipe for Northern Lights CCS project
Norwegian energy major Equinor has awarded Tenaris a deal for the supply of tubulars for the Northern Lights carbon capture and storage facilities off Norway.
Alpha Petroleum files Wenlock decommissioning plans
Alpha Petroleum has filed its draft decommissioning programme for the Wenlock field platform located off the UK to the country’s authorities.