Fossil Energy
NOV, Schlumberger to supply wired drill pipes as Equinor preps for more automated drilling
Norway’s Equinor is stepping up its use of wired drill pipe to acquire subsurface real-time data during drilling operations, in line with the corporate digitalization strategy and to prepare for automated drilling.
Equinor picks up drilling permit for Barents Sea wildcat
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Equinor a drilling permit for a wildcat well in the Barents Sea.
Lukoil joins forces with KazMunayGas for Caspian Sea project
Lukoil and KazMunayGas have established a consortium on the Zhenis project in the Caspian Sea.
Update: Alpha Petroleum takes Stena Spey rig on a long-term deal
Offshore drilling specialist Stena Drilling has reportedly secured a year and a half long contract for its Stena Spey semi-submersible drilling rig.
We’re ready to compete, Pacific Drilling’s new CEO says
Pacific Drilling, an offshore drilling specialist with one of the younger fleets in the industry is off to a fresh start after it last month emerged from bankruptcy.
Petrogas starts production from Dutch North Sea well
Petrogas has started production from its A18-A5 well located on the Dutch Continental Shelf.
Swire conducts first autonomous offshore pipeline inspection
Swire Seabed has completed the first autonomous inspection of offshore pipeline systems utilizing Kongsberg Maritime’s Hugin AUV for Equinor.
CGG to continue operating dedicated center in OMV HQ
OMV has renewed its contract with CGG to operate a dedicated center at its head office in Vienna.
James Fisher CEO to retire after 15 years in the role
Chief executive officer (CEO) of marine and oil and gas services provider James Fisher and Sons has decided to retire from the company.
Shell returns workers to Brent Charlie platform after power outage
Anglo/Dutch oil major Shell has returned workers to the Brent Charlie North Sea platform following a power outage last week.
Aker BP completes acquisition of Total’s Norwegian portfolio
Aker BP has completed the acquisition of license portfolio on the Norwegian Continental Shelf from Total.
Aker BP granted drilling permit for North Sea wildcat
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Aker BP a drilling permit for a wildcat well located in the North Sea offshore Norway.
Aker Solutions teams up with Siemens to develop digital solutions for oil & gas
Siemens and Aker Solutions have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to further develop digital offerings in engineering, operations, and services.
TAQA renews North Sea contract with Petrofac
Petrofac has secured a condition monitoring contract renewal from TAQA in the UK following competitive tender.