Fossil Energy
Equinor told to fix issues on two Norwegian projects
Norwegian offshore safety agency has found nonconformities following audits of the Equinor-operated Johan Castberg and Kristin projects in Norway.
MacGregor makes Lingshui 17-2 deliveries
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has delivered the riser pull-in system for the Lingshui 17-2 platform, owned and operated by CNOOC. The Lingshui 17-2 platform is the world’s first deepwater semi-submersible production platform with condensate storage facilities. The China’s first wholly-owned and opera
Seadrill boosts backlog with new deals but plans for recycling spree
Seadrill has added approximately $52 million to its backlog following the end of 3Q and is looking to manage its rig count by recycling some of its rigs.
Talos high bidder for two Gulf of Mexico blocks
Oil and gas company Talos Energy was the high bidder on two deepwater blocks in the recent Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Federal Lease Sale 256, held on 18 November.
BW Offshore avoids liquidation of New Zealand FPSO owner after gov’t agrees to cover the costs
FPSO owner BW Offshore has reached an agreement with the government of New Zealand to cover the costs of continued operations of the stranded FPSO Umuroa.
Trump looking to loosen safety rules for Arctic Ocean drilling
In a last-ditch effort to open up more acreage for offshore drilling, the Trump administration proposed to loosen Obama-era safety regulations for the oil industry in the Arctic Ocean off Alaska.
Inpex extends Ichthys gig for Solstad vessel duo
Solstad Offshore has received a contract extension from Inpex for the provision of two AHTS to support drilling for the Ichthys LNG development.
Noble Energy defers Colombian well plans and Maersk drillship contract
Noble Energy has changed its contract for a Maersk Drilling-owned drillship following a decision not to drill a well off Colombia this year.
Total discusses oilfield investment expansion in Libya
French oil major Total has discussed increasing energy investment in Libya where oil output has surged in the past two months following a truce in the country’s civil war.
Crane vessel CIMC Gretha heads back home to China
CIMC Gretha, a semi-submersible crane vessel (SSCV) managed by CIMC Raffles, set sail from Curacao to Yantai, China on 1 1 November 2020.
Halliburton targeting greenhouse gas emission reduction
Following the trend set by many energy majors and service companies, Halliburton has committed to set science-based targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
PetroNor adds Guinea Bissau blocks to portfolio
PetroNor has added a high potential acreage offshore Guinea Bissau to its portfolio following a purchase of SPE Guinea Bissau AB.
Drilling permit to Equinor for North Sea wells
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Equinor a drilling permit for two wells in the North Sea off Norway.
Spirit hires Sparrows for crane services across Morecambe Hub assets
Sparrows Group has been awarded a five-year contract by Spirit Energy for crane maintenance and lifting services across its Morecambe Hub assets.