Fossil Energy
Chariot seeking partners for Anchois. Eyeing 2020 spud
London-listed offshore oil and gas exploration company Chariot is seeking partners for its ‘giant prospect portfolio,’ most notably for its offshore assets in Morocco.
Hague and London Oil gets hold of more North Sea assets
Oil and gas company Hague and London Oil (HALO) has made a deal to acquire several assets in the Dutch & UK sectors of the North Sea from ONE-Dyas (OND). According to HALO’s statement on Wednesday, these interests consist of 7.9% of the Sillimanite Development Unit, straddling the Dutch & UK median
VIDEO: Lex de Groot about the benefits of reusing platforms
Lex de Groot, managing director from Neptune Energy Netherlands, speaks about the purpose and benefits of reusing existing platforms for accelerating energy transition.
OKEA to spud its first operated well in October
The Norwegian oil company OKEA has been given permission to drill its first operated wells offshore Norway.
Irish gov’t confirms plan to end oil exploration ‘only relates to future licenses’
The Government of Ireland has confirmed that the country’s existing exploration licenses will not be affected by a recent announcement of the government’s plans to end all future oil exploration in the country.
Pharis taps KCA Deutag for North Sea project conceptual study
RDS, KCA Deutag’s provider of engineering and design solutions to the oil and gas, renewable and alternative energy sectors, has won a new contract to carry out a conceptual study for Pharis Energy.
Craig International picks up first contract with Petrofac
Oilfield procurement specialist Craig International has been awarded the first contract with Petrofac in the UK.
Rystad: Equinor’s mega offshore wind project gives hope to deflated service industry
Equinor’s big bet on offshore wind will rival major oil projects, Norwegian intelligence group Rystad Energy said on Tuesday following a recent announcement that Equinor will work on the world’s largest offshore wind farm development, which is located in the UK North Sea.
Archer granted extension on Aker BP’s Valhall and Ula platforms
Archer has been awarded a 15-month extension to its existing platform drilling and maintenance services contract for Aker BP’s Valhall and Ula platforms on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Irish operators seek explanation after gov’t reveals plans to end oil exploration
Oil and gas operators with assets in Ireland have sought clarification following the government’s announcement it plans to end all future oil exploration in the country due to its incompatibility with a low-carbon future.
AKER, WEF to launch ocean preservation center
Norwegian industrial giant Aker Group has together with the World Economic Forum announced the formation of a center “dedicated to harnessing the advances of technology to preserve our ocean and improve the environmental footprint of ocean industries.”
Chrysaor to boost output from two North Sea fields
Chrysaor has applied to the UK authorities for a permission to increase production from two of its operated North Sea fields.
Transocean cancels order for Ocean Rig drillship duo
Offshore drilling contractor Transocean has canceled the orders with Samsung Heavy Industries for two Ocean Rig drillships under construction
Hurricane spuds third and final Greater Warwick well
Hurricane Energy has started drilling the third and final well in its Greater Warwick Area campaign located in the West of Shetland area off the UK.