Fossil Energy
Vaalco plans new seismic survey over Etame block in hunt for drilling locations
In connection with planning for future drilling programs at the Etame Marin block off Gabon, Vaalco will begin acquiring and processing new 3D seismic data.
Construction starts on world’s largest floating offshore wind farm
The construction has started on the world’s largest floating offshore wind farm, Hywind Tampen, at Kværner Stord in Norway, Equinor said. Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg and Kværner apprentice Arne Linga started the cutting robot on the project’s first sheet of steel on Thursday, 1 October. Kvæ
Total to boost investment in renewables in push to become ‘a broad energy company’
French oil and gas major Total has moved to transform itself into a broad energy company as part of its efforts to become a leader in the renewable energy sector and get to net-zero by 2050.
Shell’s energy transition starts in Germany, offshore wind & hydrogen key elements
Shell is restructuring its business in Germany as the energy transition progresses worldwide, the oil giant announced on 29 September, listing offshore wind and hydrogen as some of the key elements of its operations in the country. The company said it plans to participate in the production of electr
Heerema going carbon neutral
Dutch contractor Heerema wants to become the first carbon-neutral marine contractor in the offshore industry in line with the national and international emission-reduction targets. The plans are being revealed as the inetrnational maritime community pushes forward to meet the 50% GHG reduction targe
SBM Offshore firms up Prosperity FPSO award with ExxonMobil
SBM Offshore has confirmed the award of contracts for the next phase of ExxonMobil’s Payara development project located in the Stabroek block in Guyana.
Nexans lands Sangomar umbilicals gig
Nexans has signed a contract with Subsea 7 to deliver 46 kilometres of umbilicals for the Sangomar field, offshore Senegal. For the purpose of the project, Nexans will utilise its specialized facility in Halden, Norway. The umbilicals will provide hydraulic, control and instrumentation services for
Seadrill elects new CEO as Dibowitz exits
Offshore drilling contractor Seadrill Limited has appointed Stuart Jackson as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
DOF secures contract extension with Equinor
Norwegian vessel owner DOF has secured a contract extension for one of its vessels with compatriot oil major Equinor.
ConocoPhillips gets start-up consent for North Sea redevelopment
Oil major ConocoPhillips has secured consent to start up the Tor II field facilities located in the North Sea offshore Norway.
TechnipFMC wins Payara subsea deal with ExxonMobil
TechnipFMC has won a ‘large’ subsea contract from ExxonMobil subsidiary Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) for the proposed Payara project. TechnipFMC will manufacture and deliver the subsea production system. The deal includes 41 enhanced vertical deep water trees and associated
ExxonMobil sanctions third development in Stabroek block off Guyana
ExxonMobil has made its final investment decision to proceed with the Payara field offshore development in Guyana after receiving government approvals.
Equinor gearing up to drill North Sea wells
Equinor has received consent from the country’s offshore safety regulator for exploration drilling in the North Sea using the West Hercules rig.
Equinor’s giant offshore field hit by strike action following wage talks fail
The strike affects one of the largest Norwegian offshore fields – the Johan Sverdrup – which is operated by Equinor.