Fossil Energy
Partners sanction offshore wind farm project to power oil & gas installations
Norway’s Equinor and Snorre and Gullfaks partners have made a final investment decision for the Hywind Tampen offshore wind farm development. Two updated plans for development and operation will be submitted to Norwegian authorities on Friday. Equinor said on Friday that the Snorre and Gullfaks oil
Norwegian Petroleum Directorate picks new director general
The King in Council named a new director general of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate on Friday, October 11.
Equinor gets go-ahead to use ‘Floatel Endurance’ on Martin Linge field
Norwegian oil major Equinor has received consent from the Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) for the use of the Floatel Endurance mobile accommodation unit on the Martin Linge field.
Equinor cleared for Norwegian wells
Equinor has received consent from the Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) to use the Deepsea Atlantic drilling rig for three wells in the Barents Sea and another consent to drill a sidetrack in the North Sea.
Global Energy to take over operation of Nigg Oil Terminal
Global Energy Group has reached an agreement with Repsol Sinopec Resources UK to take over the long-term operation of the Nigg Oil Terminal jetty under a new lease with Crown Estates Scotland.
Solo Oil enters North Sea after ‘transformational’ deal with ONE-Dyas
UK-based Solo Oil has made an agreement with ONE-Dyas to acquire a package of its non-operated interests in natural gas fields located in the Dutch sector of the North Sea.
Bourbon gets takeover offer
Struggling French offshore vessel owner Bourbon has received an offer for the takeover of its assets and activities.
SBM Offshore closes Brazil legacy case
Dutch FPSO operator SBM Offshore has confirmed a formal closure of its Brazil legacy case related to legacy bribery issues in Brazil.
Consent for Equinor to use West Hercules rig in North Sea
Norwegian oil major Equinor has received consent from the PSA for exploration drilling in the North Sea using the West Hercules drilling rig.
Equinor to extend Alve field life by 15 years
Norwegian oil major Equinor has received consent from the PSA to use the facilities on the Alve field beyond their original operating life.
Bourbon Rhode searchers spot potential distress flare
The search for survivors from the Bourbon Rhode tug supply vessel that sank in late September after finding itself near the category 4 hurricane has delivered no result so far after seafarers spotted a potential distress flare in the area.
DNO gains permit for Norwegian Sea well
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted DNO a drilling permit for a well located in the Norwegian Sea.
DOF Subsea finds itself in challenging position
Norwegian subsea service business DOF Subsea has found itself in a challenging financial position as a result of the continued challenging market situation with low vessel utilization and depressed dayrates.
Bourbon Rhode survivors arrive in Fort de France
Three survivors from the Bourbon-owned tug supply vessel Bourbon Rhode, that sank in the Atlantic Ocean in late September after finding itself near the category 4 hurricane, have arrived in Fort de France while seven other crew members are still missing.