Fossil Energy
Viaro Energy expands footprint in the Netherlands ahead of new well
Viaro has signed a sale and purchase agreement with NAM to acquire an additional 10% share in the F5/F4A East licences in the Netherlands.
U.S. offshore rig count remains stagnant
Based on the figures from last week, the number of offshore rigs in the U.S. remained flat, according to Baker Hughes.
In focus: Energy transition is not moving forward – it is leaping towards net-zero goal
Not long has passed since the first industry and governmental commitments to making concrete moves towards cleaner energy and shipping sectors. The road of the global energy transition started with pledges and strategies, and is planned to end in a greener, cleaner world – with all that needs to be
Contract for Velesto rig terminated after ‘total loss’ incident
Velesto Drilling’s contract with ConocoPhillips in Malaysia for the NAGA 7 jack-up rig is considered terminated following an incident in which the rig tilted and submerged in early May 2021.
Aker BP secures drilling permit for North Sea well duo
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Aker BP a drilling permit for two wells in the North Sea offshore Norway.
Harvey Gulf converts second platform supplier to tri-fuel status
Offshore vessel provider Harvey Gulf International has taken delivery of its second tri-fueled vessel with real-time emissions monitoring.
Neptune wraps up Dugong appraisal well testing
Neptune Energy has completed the formation and flow testing (DST) of an appraisal well on the Dugong discovery located offshore Norway.
Large-scale deployment of CCS tech gets industry support in Houston
U.S. energy majors ExxonMobil and Chevron together with nine other partners will bring their industry expertise in support of a large-scale deployment of CCS in the Houston area.
Well Expertise deploys blockchain-backed smart contract network for Wellesley’s wells
Data Gumbo announced Well Expertise will deploy GumboNet across its well portfolio for frame agreements and well contracts with Wellesley.
Investigation launched after near-miss incident on Hebron
An investigation has been launched into an incident on ExxonMobil’s Hebron platform off Canada, which had the potential for fatality.
Industry majors, oil & gas players shortlisted for French floating wind tender
Equinor, Shell, Eni, and TotalEnergies have been selected to participate in France’s first tender dedicated to floating wind.
Repsol Sinopec awards 14-well decom deal to Well-Safe
Repsol Sinopec has awarded a contract to Well-Safe for the decommissioning of 14 subsea wells in Hannay and Buchan fields.
Kongsberg to digitalise Island Offshore’s 26-vessel fleet
Kongsberg Digital has signed a contract with Island Offshore to digitalise its fleet of 26 offshore service vessels with Vessel Insight.
Lundin looking to sanction North Sea discoveries before end of 2022
Following successful completion of appraisal wells on the Lille Prinsen discovery, Lundin will now work to submit a PDO by the end of 2022.