Fossil Energy
U.S. offshore rig count goes up to 6 units
The number of offshore rigs in the U.S. increased to 6 units since energy companies started to return to the Gulf of Mexico following Ida.
In focus: Energy transition nudges oil and gas into strategic reviews as renewables enter record-breaking age
Oil and gas companies and associated supply chain have started responding to the global energy transition push by announcing strategic business reviews and expansion of focus to cleaner and emissions-free markets more aligned with net-zero targets, as renewable energy sector prepares to enter the re
Aker Solutions to modify Ekofisk topsides for Tommeliten Alpha tie-back
Aker Solutions has been awarded a large topside modification contract by ConocoPhillips for the Tommeliten Alpha project offshore Norway.
BW Offshore in partnership for equity financing of Barossa FPSO
BW Offshore has entered into a partnership with international infrastructure investors for the equity financing of the Barossa FPSO.
Siemens to supply equipment for Equinor’s North Sea electrification project
Siemens Energy has won a contract from Aker Solutions to provide equipment for the electrification of Equinor’s Troll West project.
Deltic Energy kicks off seismic survey over North Sea licences
The acquisition of 3D seismic data over Deltic Energy’s licence P2428 (Cupertion Area) and the surrounding areas has begun in the Southern North Sea.
Shell re-staffing four Gulf of Mexico assets
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, Shell is redeploying its personnel to the Gulf of Mexico assets, which were evacuated ahead of the storm.
Gazprom: Nord Stream 2 construction all done
Russian gas company Gazprom said that the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline had been fully completed.
Santos and Oil Search seal the deal to create ‘regional champion’
Santos and Oil Search have entered into a definitive agreement to merge the two companies in a deal valued at about $16 billion.
Sembcorp Marine put in charge of FEED work for Dorado FPSO
Singapore’s Sembcorp Marine has secured a contract from Altera Infrastructure to undertake the FEED work for Santos’ Dorado FPSO.
Vard to fit two Simon Møkster’s PSVs with hybrid battery power
Vard Electro announced the signing of two contracts with Simon Møkster Shipping for hybrid battery power onboard Stril Orion and Stril Polar.
Maersk Training brings industry skills programme onshore
Maersk Training UK is launching its ‘industry skills’ programme of training onshore for the first time to support offshore and maritime operations.
ExxonMobil makes 20th discovery on Stabroek as new Liza FPSO heads to Guyana
Oil major ExxonMobil has revealed a new discovery has been made at the Pinktail well in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana.
Ardyne secures well abandonment gig on two North Sea fields
Plug, abandonment and casing recovery specialist Ardyne has secured a four-year contract for the provision of fishing services for 86 wells as part of the well plug and abandonment (P&A) programme for two fields in the Northern North Sea.