Fossil Energy
ALE introduces “world’s largest capacity land-based crane”
ALE, a global heavy-lift specialist, has announced the launch of the new SK10,000 crane, dubbed the world’s largest capacity land-based crane.
Shelf Drilling directors OK equity issue for CM rig deal
Jack-up rig specialist Shelf Drilling’s board of directors has approved a share issuance in relation to the previously announced agreement with China Merchants for the acquisition of two newbuild offshore rigs.
Rystad Energy: Offshore O&G has tremendous room for growth
Offshore continues to thrive and has much to offer in the future despite oil price downturns and the shale revolution, according to Norwegian oil and gas intelligence firm Rystad Energy.
Kvaerner profit halved but market developing positively
Kvaerner more than halved its profit in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the prior-year period but the company is seeing positive developments in the market.
IOG eyes Maersk rig for Harvey appraisal well
Independent Oil and Gas (IOG) has made progress with preparations to drill the high-impact Harvey appraisal well located in the UK North Sea. The company has selected a jack-up drilling rig, appointed a well operator, and is finalizing an agreement with Halliburton for the provision of offshore dril
Baker Hughes to provide turbomachinery for BP’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project
Baker Hughes, a GE company, has been awarded a contract to supply turbomachinery equipment for the first phase of BP’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project located offshore Mauritania and Senegal.
Aker Solutions launches new software to speed up field development
Aker Solutions has launched ix3 – a software and digital services company that enables operators to accelerate field development projects and optimize asset performance.
Emerson scoops Clair Ridge, Glen Lyon services deal from BP
Emerson has been awarded a five-year contract with BP to provide predictive maintenance and operational support services on the Clair Ridge platform and Glen Lyon FPSO off the UK.
Lukoil gets approval for new oil spill response solution
Oil company Lukoil has received an approval for a new oil spill response technology from Russia’s State Expert Review Agency.
Axxis hires one Havila platform supplier. Extends deal for another
Axxis Geo Solution has awarded a charter deal for the Havila Aurora PSV and a contract extension for the Havila Fortune platform supplier.
Exceed supporting Serica’s Columbus efforts
UK oil company Serica Energy has hired Aberdeen-based well management company Exceed to support its good operations at the Columbus gas condensate development. Exceed on Tuesday said the contract was for two years, with the initial scope of work focused on Serica’s Columbus development well in the U
GustoMSC delivers Chela crane to Maersk Drilling
GustoMSC, the developer of the Chela crane, has transferred the multi-functional arm to Danish offshore driller Maersk Drilling.
Concerns over Turkey’s drilling operations offshore Cyprus
The United States, the European Union, and Egypt have all expressed their concerns over Turkey’s plans for offshore drilling operations in Cypriot-claimed waters. However, Turkey claims that its activities in the Eastern Mediterranean region are based on its legitimate rights stemming from internati
Shell exercises two options for Awilco’s WilPhoenix rig
Shell has given notice of its intention to Awilco Drilling to exercise two options under the WilPhoenix decommissioning contract covering the abandonment of 5 further wells.