Fossil Energy
Wintershall Dea wraps up drilling phase at Dvalin ahead of first gas
Drilling has been completed on the Wintershall Dea’s Dvalin field in the Norwegian Sea, propelling the project into the final development phase before first gas. Wintershall Dea said on Wednesday that, overcoming severe weather conditions at the beginning of the year and avoiding any impact of the C
Rystad: OFS industry to see lowest headcount in over a decade as Covid-19 pushes firms into cost-cutting mode
A Rystad Energy analysis of the top 50 OFS firms shows that staffing is set to reach its lowest level in more than 10 years.
GALLERY: Heerema’s Sleipnir vessel in record-breaking jacket lift for Shell
Heerema’s giant semi-submersible crane vessel Sleipnir has removed Shell’s 10100 mT Brent Alpha jacket, which was located in the UK North Sea.
Deltic boosts gas volumes estimate for North Sea prospect
Deltic Energy has significantly boosted gas volumes and decreased risk profile at the Selene prospect located in the UK North Sea.
Awilco exploring options to finance rig order at Keppel
Offshore drilling contractor Awilco Drilling is looking into ways to finance its remaining commitments for a newbuild rig ordered at Keppel.
Solstad scores vessel hat-trick in Australia
Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad Offshore has been awarded contracts for three vessels for operations in Australia.
Petronas Research joins FASTsubsea’s subsea pump development
FASTsubsea and Petronas’ subsidiary Petronas Research signed a Joint Industry Project contract to develop and test a low-cost, topside-less subsea multiphase pump. FASTsubsea is a joint venture between Aker Solutions and FSubsea. The new company combines Aker Solutions’ multiphase hydraulic technolo
Saudi Aramco to boost output regardless of huge profit drop
Chief executive officer (CEO) of Saudi Arabian oil and gas giant Saudi Aramco has stated that the company would be pressing ahead with its plan to boost output capacity regardless of massive profit drop in 2Q 2020.
Stena drillship arrives on ExxonMobil’s well location in Guyana
Stena Carron, a Stena Drilling-owned drillship, has arrived on location at the Kaieteur Block, offshore Guyana, to drill the Tanager-1 well for ExxonMobil.
Petrofac sets net-zero and diversity targets
Oilfield services provider Petrofac has made a commitment to reach net-zero in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. The company has also set diversity targets.
Orca provides dive system support and engineering services for Well-Safe Solutions
Orca Oceanic Systems Ltd (OOS) has secured a contract with Well-Safe Solutions for the provision of dive system support and engineering services onboard the Well-Safe Guardian semi-submersible decommissioning rig. Mike Masson, OOS’s managing director sad: “We’re delighted to finally secure the Maste
Wellesley ready to drill Norwegian Sea wildcat
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Wellesley Petroleum a drilling permit for a wildcat well in the Norwegian Sea.
Sparrows becomes sole Middle East service provider for JDN
Sparrows Group, a provider of specialist equipment and integrated engineering services to the energy industry, has become the service provider for machine construction company J.D. Neuhaus Group (JDN) in the Middle East.
Schlumberger man to take on Borr Drilling CEO role
Offshore drilling rig owner Borr Drilling has named a new chief executive officer (CEO) of the company.