Fossil Energy
Equinor reduces investment estimates for projects in development phase by $3.6 billion
Equinor has reduced the estimated investments for operated projects in the development phase on the Norwegian continental shelf by some NOK 30 billion since the development plans were submitted to Norwegian authorities.
Allseas-owned pipelay vessel kicks off Nord Stream 2 work
Allseas-owned offshore pipelay vessel Audacia began its work on the Nord Stream 2 project on Saturday, October 6.
i3 Energy chooses new CEO as co-founder steps down
Oil and gas company i3 Energy has appointed a new chief executive officer (CEO) with immediate effect.
Offshore watchdog looks into major accident prevention practices on Statfjord C
The PSA has found irregularities during an audit of Equinor’s drilling and emergency preparedness on the Statfjord C platform.
UTEC appoints new heads at two business units
UTEC, a global survey company in subsea services group Acteon, has named new heads of its Geomarine and StarNet business units.
Global Maritime nabs its ‘largest ever’ job with Equinor
Norwegian oil giant Equinor has hired Global Maritime to support its marine operations in Norway until 2020. Global Maritime on Monday said the contract was one of its largest ever.
Popular news, October 1 – 7, 2018
Offshore Energy Today’s most popular news of the past week.
Worldwide offshore rig count for September rises
The worldwide offshore rig count for September 2018 rose year-on-year but slightly dipped compared to August 2018.
Shelf Drilling wins more drilling work offshore Italy
Jack-up rig specialist Shelf Drilling has scored drilling work with Eni in the Adriatic Sea offshore Italy.
Boskalis lands Tyra deal with Total
Royal Boskalis Westminster has been awarded the “Tyra Redevelopment Subsea Installation Phase II” contract by Total E&P Denmark.
Prince Charles opens Balmoral’s subsea test facility in Aberdeen
Balmoral Offshore Engineering (BOE) has opened its new subsea test facility in Aberdeen.
Eni gains safety consent for Goliat West well
Eni Norge has received consent from the PSA for exploration drilling in the Barents Sea using the West Hercules rig.
EnQuest puts into effect Magnus and Thistle options
EnQuest has exercised its options with BP relating to the Magnus field and associated infrastructure and the Thistle and Deveron fields in the North Sea.
Providence picks new senior independent director
Irish oil and gas exploration company Providence Resources has appointed a new senior independent director.