Fossil Energy
Carlyle to buy energy services firm EnerMech
While the value of the deal has not been officially disclosed, the UK media have reported a figure of around 450 million pounds.
EMGS elects interim boss
Electromagnetic Geoservices, a Norwegian geophysical services company, has appointed an interim chief executive officer.
Irregularities spotted during safety probe on Haven rig
The PSA has found irregularities during an audit of the Haven accommodation rig working on the Johan Sverdrup field.
Providence Resources could spud Newgrange prospect in 2019 or 2020
Providence Resources has completed a site survey on the FEL 6/14 license off Ireland, which contains the Newgrange prospect.
Aker BP cleared to use Maersk Reacher rig on Valhall field
Aker BP has received consent from the PSA to use the Maersk Reacher rig as a quarters facility on the Valhall field.
Rem Offshore wins long-term charter for ‘Rem Saltire’
Offshore vessel owner Rem Offshore has been awarded a contract for one of its subsea construction vessels.
Aker BP buying Equinor’s King Lear discovery for $250M
Norway’s Aker BP will buy Equinor’s stake in the King Lear gas/condensate discovery in the Norwegian section of the North Sea for $250 million.
Able UK to dismantle ExxonMobil’s Sable project
Able UK has been awarded a decommissioning contract for its Able Seaton Port facility on the River Tees.
VIDEO: First oil flows at Norway’s first unmanned platform
Norwegian oil giant Equinor has kicked off oil production from its Oseberg Vestflanken 2 field in the North Sea.
Saipem cheers $400 million in new contract awards
Saipem has signed new offshore E&C contracts in Azerbaijan, the North Sea and Congo.
IEA: Oil demand and supply close to new peaks
Both global oil demand and supply are now close to new, historically significant peaks at 100 mb/d, and neither show signs of ceasing to grow any time soon, IEA has said.
Faroe picks up rig safety consent for Brasse East well
Faroe Petroleum has received consent from the PSA for exploration drilling in the North Sea using the Transocean Arctic.
DOF Subsea makes senior executive appointment
DOF Subsea, a Norwegian offshore vessel operator, has appointed a new chief commercial officer (CCO).
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