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Rystad Energy: Top wildcat wells to watch this year
Several wildcat wells planned for 2019 have the potential to be “elephant” finds, according to Norwegian oil and gas intelligence firm Rystad Energy.
Equinor awards Vigdis job to Wood
Wood has secured a new $13 million contract with Equinor to deliver engineering, procurement, construction, and installation services to the Vigdis boosting station increased oil recovery (IOR) project offshore Norway.
Norway’s January oil output lower than expected
Norwegian oil production during January 2019 was below expected figures, according to Tuesday’s report by the NPD.
Oil and gas companies evaluating effects of exploration moratorium in Italy
In the wake of the Italian Senate suspending oil and gas exploration activities for 18 months, companies have already started to see the effect of the suspension on their operations.
Former COSL man joins OPITO as director
Global standards and workforce development organization OPITO has named has appointed a new director of the company.
Transocean to upgrade five offshore rigs with automated drilling control
Transocean has entered into an agreement with Equinor to license and install Automated Drilling Control systems on four high-specification, harsh environment rigs currently on contract in Norway and a fifth semi-submersible that is expected to start operations in the Norwegian Sea this summer.
John Lawrie to develop new decommissioning site at Port of Dundee
John Lawrie Group will expand its operations in Scotland after agreeing a deal to develop a new site at the Port of Dundee.
Ensco, Rowan get UK clearance for merger
Offshore drilling company Ensco and its rival Rowan Companies have received approval from the UK competition authorities for their imminent merger.
World’s largest heavy transport vessel brings Johan Sverdrup module to Norway
Boka Vanguard, the world’s largest heavy lift, and transportation vessel has reached Norway after a two-month journey from South Korea, carrying the Johan Sverdrup field processing platform.
Wintershall drills dry well in Norwegian Sea
Wintershall has failed to find hydrocarbons after drilling a wildcat well in the Norwegian Sea.
Tulip Oil brings online Q10 gas development in Dutch North Sea
Dutch privately-held exploration and production operator Tulip Oil has started gas production from its Q10 offshore gas development in the Dutch North Sea.
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Sea Mar in long-term vessel charter with Neptune for Dutch North Sea ops
Dutch offshore vessel operator Sea Mar Shipping has won a long-term charter deal with Neptune Energy Netherlands for its Sea Mar Splendid vessel.
Eni’s adjusted 4Q profit up 55pct. Full year O&G output at all-time-high
Italian oil company Eni posted a 55 rise in adjusted net profit €1.46 billion in the fourth quarter of 2018, compared to adjusted net profit of 943 million in the corresponding quarter a year ago.