Fossil Energy
World’s 1st shallow-draught icebreaking walk-to-work vessel to get Schottel thrusters
German propulsion expert Schottel has been awarded a contract to supply Dutch shipyard Royal Niestern Sander with thrusters for a new shallow-draught vessel.
Interventek scoops up Baker Hughes contract
Subsea systems technology specialist Interventek has secured an initial eight-figure contract from Baker Hughes. Specifically, the deal will see Interventek supply multiple API-17G qualified 7.375” 10,000psi in-riser landing strings. The landing strings will incorporate within Baker Hughes’ subsea s
OGA names Central North Sea area manager
The UK’s Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has appointed a new area manager for the Central North Sea which, starting the role in September 2020.
Neptune makes first step in offshore execution of North Sea project
Neptune Energy and its joint venture partners BP and JAPEX have started the subsea construction phase of the Seagull tie-back project, which is located in the North Sea.
Energy transition could force majors to sell or swap $100B in oil and gas assets
To adjust and transform to cleaner sources of energy, the world’s largest oil and gas firms could sell or swap oil and gas assets of more than $100 billion, Rystad said.
BP rides the wave of digitalization with reduction in operating costs and revenue boost on the horizon
BP has been doing its part to unlock the value of technology and tap into its benefits. This has become especially noticeable during 2020 with plans to become a net-zero company by 2050.
Sentinel Marine: Last of nine newbuild vessels arrives in Aberdeen
The Malin Sentinel, the final newbuild vessel of nine in a £150m investment programme by Sentinel Marine, has arrived in Aberdeen.
Regulator issues order following ‘West Mira’ disconnection incident
Norwegian offshore safety regulator, the Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA), has completed its investigation of the incident on West Mira rig where the lower marine riser package (LMRP) was unintentionally disconnected.
Aker BP taps Odfjell Drilling for more rig work
Aker BP has awarded further work to the Odfjell Drilling-owned Deepsea Stavanger rig, scheduled to be done upon the rig’s return from a gig in South Africa with Total.
Shell in major cost-cutting drive as it gears up for energy transition
Oil major Shell has launched a major cost-cutting drive to save cash and overhaul its business in preparation for the energy transition.
Norway to launch $2.7 billion Longship carbon capture and storage project
The Norwegian government has submitted a proposal to Norwegian Parliament to launch “the greatest climate project in Norwegian industry ever” –carbon capture and storage (CCS) project named Longship.
Mermaid enters Thai decommissioning joint venture
Offshore vessel provider Mermaid Maritime has entered into a joint venture with Meitech to enhance offshore transport, installation, and decommissioning capabilities in Thailand.
Odfjell gets early termination and new gig for semi-submersible
Offshore driller Odfjell Drilling has received a notice of early termination from oil major BP for the charter of the Deepsea Aberdeen rig but, concurrently, secured work for the rig with Wintershall Dea.
From idea to reality: five years since the first subsea compression system
Five years after the kick off, the subsea compression system covering an area the size of a football field, at Equinor-operated Åsgard development in the Norwegian Sea, still runs like clockwork. The entire Åsgard field is one of the largest developments on the Norwegian continental shelf, embracing