Fossil Energy

Aker Solutions to modify Draugen platform for Hasselmus gas
Aker Solutions has won a contract from OKEA for modifications on the Draugen platform to enable the processing of gas from the Hasselmus discovery. The contract includes engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) of new equipment. The scope covers hook-up of a new

Lobbyist’s comments in leaked video ‘inaccurate’, ExxonMobil CEO claims
Following an undercover reporter filming a lobbyist for ExxonMobil stating that the company’s climate policy was just a PR stunt, the chief executive officer (CEO) of ExxonMobil issued a statement refuting those claims.

Chevron sanctions $4 billion compression project in Australia
Chevron, the operator and the Gorgon joint venture, will proceed with the approximately $4 billion Jansz-Io Compression project in Australia.

Jadestone, OMV extend long-stop date for Maaki field buy
Oil and gas companies Jadestone Energy and OMV’s New Zealand arm have agreed to give themselves more time to complete the transaction for the Maari offshore field in New Zealand.

Chevron picks Aker subsea compression tech offshore Australia
Chevron Australia has selected Aker Solutions to provide subsea compression technology for the Jansz-Io Compression (J-IC) project offshore Western Australia. The companies remain in ongoing discussions to finalize the contract, after which a further announcement will be made. The value of the contr

Seal of approval to Equinor for next phase of Troll project
Equinor has secured regulatory consent to start-up facilities and modifications associated with the Troll phase 3 project in the North Sea.

Australia seeks expressions of interest to decommission stranded FPSO
The Australian Government has released a Request for Expressions of Interest for Phase 1 works to decommission the Northern Endeavour FPSO.

Equinor hires M.A.R.S. Europe for Veslefrikk B recycling
Norwegian oil major Equinor has awarded Modern American Recycling Services Europe (M.A.R.S) a contract for deconstruction and recycling of the Veslefrikk B platform in the North Sea offshore Norway.

Subsea Integration Alliance wins EPCI contract for Hasselmus project
Subsea Integration Alliance, a partnership between Subsea 7 and OneSubsea, has secured an engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) contract by OKEA for the Hasselmus project in the southern Norwegian Sea. The contract covers the EPCI of the subsea production systems (SPS) and

Simon Møkster vessel to support Aker BP drilling campaign
Norwegian Simon Møkster Shipping has been awarded more work with Aker BP to support its drilling campaign offshore Norway.

ExxonMobil lobbyists filmed saying oil major’s climate policy a PR stunt
A lobbyist for ExxonMobil stated in an aired interview recorded by undercover Greenpeace activists that the company was still fighting efforts to tackle climate change in the U.S., despite publicly claiming to support the Paris climate agreement.

Baker Hughes to become net-zero company by 2050
Oilfield services major Baker Hughes has announced the release of its 2020 Report on Corporate Responsibility which outlines its corporate strategy for a sustainable energy future.

Aker Solutions and AF Gruppen to form decom and recycling player
Aker Solutions and AF Gruppen will merge the two companies’ existing offshore decommissioning operations into a 50/50 owned company.

Inpex hires Floatel unit for Ichthys work
Offshore accommodation services provider Floatel International has won a contract by Inpex for operations on the Ichthys field in Australia.