Fossil Energy

TechnipFMC scores Asgard subsea iEPCI
TechnipFMC has secured an integrated engineering, procurement, construction and installation (iEPCI) contract to deliver subsea equipment for Equinor’s Smørbukk Nord development. The scope covers a high-pressure, high-temperature subsea production system and associated equipment for a brownfield tie

New Asia Pacific director to propel EnerMech’s diversification strategy and bolster growth
EnerMech has appointed a new director for the Asia Pacific region and created a new role within the company in the hopes of fostering growth.

Ex-Equinor exec joins Vår Energi
Vår Energi has appointed Equinor’s former VP of Project Management and Control to its executive management team to pursue growth plans.

Norwegian operator criticised over vaccine mandate plans for offshore workers
A Norwegian union representing offshore oil & gas workers has criticised the process to introduce a vaccine mandate.

Enauta shuts down Brazilian field to prepare for pipeline repair
Brazilian oil and gas company Enauta has stopped production from the Atlanta field, located offshore Brazil, due to a pipeline issue.

Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2022 opens floorplan
We are excited to announce that from now on it is possible to book your stand at the Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC) 2022. The 15th edition of OEEC will take place on the 29th and 30th of November 2022 at RAI Amsterdam. Many leading companies have already booked their stand for OEEC

Norway nets record-breaking revenues from oil & gas
In Norway, the combination of high production of oil & gas, significant demand, and high prices led to a historically high level in revenues.

Mariner partners disagree with Equinor over reserves downgrade
Siccar Point Energy believes that Equinor, the operator of the Mariner field, has been premature in its reserves downgrade for the field.

OceanAlpha USV completes subsea pipeline survey for Shell
Malaysian geo-solutions provider HGIS has complete an entirely remote nearshore inspection of a subsea pipeline in the Tali Field for Shell using its first uncrewed surface vehicle (USV). HGIS used the 5.5-meter M40P USV, developed by OceanAlpha, for the project with Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP). Th

North Star gets new owner
Private markets firm Partners Group has agreed, on behalf of its clients, to acquire North Star, an operator of specialized vessels that offers emergency response and rescue and essential offshore wind maintenance services, from Basalt Infrastructure Partners. Headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland, No

SBM Offshore creates new executive role to play top-tier part in energy transition
SBM Offshore has created a new management role in a push to become one of the main players in the energy transition.

Aquaterra adds new manager to expand its Asia-Pacific footprint following regional revenue boost
Aquaterra Energy has added a new manager to its Asia-Pacific team to pursue further expansion and growth in the region.

End of an era as OPEC’s Barkindo is preparing for exit
OPEC Secretary General, Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, is preparing to leave the role at the end of July 2022 following a two-term tenure.

Petrobras books three Constellation rigs
Brazil’s Constellation Oil Services has been awarded new contracts for three of its rigs by Petrobras in Brazil.