Fossil Energy
Saipem vessel working to tie together two ends of Nord Stream 2 pipe
The Saipem-owned pipelay vessel Castoro 10 (C10) is currently located off Rügen, Germany to tie together the two ends of a Nord Stream 2 pipe string laid last year on the seabed.
Survey date approaching, but Providence still waiting on Barryroe loan
Providence Resources is still waiting on a loan to cover the costs of a survey and pre-drill well consenting for the Barryroe prospect offshore Ireland. Meanwhile, subject to the receipt of funding, the survey is expected to start later this month.
Equinor cleared to use West Hercules rig on Lanterna well
Norwegian oil major Equinor has received consent from the PSA for exploration drilling in the Norwegian Sea using the West Hercules drilling rig.
Green light to Repsol to extend the life of Rev field
Repsol has been given consent by Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) to extend the life of the Rev field located offshore Norway until April 2021.
Chysaor extends North Sea assets support deal with Peterson
Energy logistics provider Peterson has been awarded a contract extension with Chrysaor to support operations on the UK independent’s North Sea assets.
Cluff completes North Sea farm-out deal with Shell
Cluff Natural Resources has received the required regulatory consent from the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) in relation to the farm-out of Licence P2437 to Shell and the farm out has been completed.
Equinor awards new contract to PSV Stril Pioner
Norwegian shipping company Simon Møkster has been awarded a contract for its platform supply vessel Stril Pioner by compatriot oil company Equinor.
Siem Offshore sheds one of its ROV support vessels
Siem Offshore, a Norwegian shipping company, has signed an agreement for a sale of one of its multi-purpose field & ROV support vessels.
Wintershall Dea begins production drilling on Dvalin
Wintershall Dea has begun drilling four production wells on the Dvalin gas field in the Norwegian Sea, getting ready for the start of production in 2020.
COOEC and Expro enter subsea well intervention alliance
China-based offshore and subsea solutions company, COOEC Offshore, has formed an alliance with international oilfield services company Expro.
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Rystad sees downside risk to 2020 oil prices due to excessive supply growth
Oil market is going from gloomy to gloomier, according to Norwegian energy intelligence firm Rystad Energy.
Providence gets permission for Barryroe site survey
Irish oil and gas company Providence Resources has received permission from Irish authorities to undertake a site survey at its operated Barryroe project located offshore Ireland.
Speedcast to provide communications solution for West Bollsta rig
Remote communication and IT solutions provider Speedcast has been awarded a new multi-year contract on the West Bollsta semi-submersible rig.