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TAQA Evacuates 92 Workers from North Sea Platform
Taqa Bratani yesterday evacuated non-essential crew from its North Cormorant platform in the UK North Sea, after a gas leak alarm went off. The company has informed that 92 non-essential personnel were moved to the nearby offshore installations. A total of 202 personnel were on board at the time and
Trelleborg Wins Important Deal in France
Trelleborg Marine Systems has been awarded the largest ever foam fender contract in terms of size and value. It is to supply France’s largest port, the Port of Marseille, with approximately 700 SeaGuard foam fenders and accessories, including chains and anchors, to equip 39 of the ports’ quays. Trel
Boskalis Offers to Buy Dockwise for EUR 682 Million, The Netherlands
Dutch dredging company Boskalis said it has offered 682 million euros ($885 million) in an unsolicited bid for Dockwise. Combination of Boskalis and Dockwise provides new strategic opportunities for accelerated growth of the offshore services. The addition of Dockwise’s activities to the Boskalis gr
Interest in Offshore Achievement Awards Increases (UK)
The recent boom in the energy industry is being reflected in the increased interest for this year’s Offshore Achievement Awards. Inquiries for the Significant Contribution award are already much higher than last year, after the category was widened to take into account a greater number of potential
UK: Countdown to Deadline for Offshore Achievement Awards
The recent boom in the energy industry is being reflected in the increased interest for this year’s Offshore Achievement Awards. Inquiries for the Significant Contribution award are already much higher than last year, after the category was widened to take into account a greater number of potential
Lundin Makes Minor Oil Discovery Near Snøhvit Field (Norway)
Lundin Norway AS, operator of production licence 490, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 7120/6-3 S in the Barents Sea, offshore Norway. The well was drilled about 10 kilometres northwest of the Snøhvit field. The objective of the well was to prove petroleum in reservoir rocks from the Early
Romgaz Acquires Stake in Blocks Off Romania
LUKOIL Overseas, an OAO LUKOIL subsidiary, has signed a deal on the reassignment to Romania’s national gas company Romgaz of an 8-percent share of the rights and obligations under concession agreements for hydrocarbon exploration, development and production on the Est Rapsodia and Trident blocks in
PA Resources Farms Out 10 Pct of Its Offshore Germany Licence
PA Resources has farmed out a 10% interest in German licence B20008/73 adjacent to the PA Resources operated Danish licence 12/06 in which the Broder Tuck and Lille John discoveries were made in 2011. Subject to the necessary regulatory approvals, the company’s subsidiary PA Resources UK Limited wil
Gazprom, RWE Talk Gas Supplies (Russia)
Saint Petersburg hosted Friday a working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee and Peter Terium, CEO of the RWE Executive Board. “The parties discussed various aspects of cooperation in the energy sector. In particular, the meeting addressed the prospects for fu
UK: Ofgem Welcomes DECC’s Announcement on Energy Policy
Ofgem has welcomed DECC’s announcement on energy policy. Ofgem’s Senior Partner for Markets Andrew Wright said: “Ofgem welcomes today’s announcement by DECC on the future of energy policy. We will continue to work constructively with Government to get the best outcome for consumers both now and in t
Holland Shipyards to Undertake Conversion of DP Gezina
On the 31st of October 2012, Chevalier Floatels commissioned Holland Shipyards to undertake the conversion of DP Gezina. The vessel will be converted and upgraded to DP2 Service Support Vessel for staff accommodation and transport to offshore wind farms installations. The key words: wellbeing and co
Holland Shipyards to Undertake Conversion of DP Gezina
On the 31st of October 2012, Chevalier Floatels commissioned Holland Shipyards to undertake the conversion of DP Gezina. The vessel will be converted and upgraded to DP2 Service Support Vessel for staff accommodation and transport to offshore wind farms installations. The key words: wellbeing and co
Boskalis Buying Dockwise for $884 Mln (The Netherlands)
Boskalis has announced its intention to acquire heavy-lift and transportation specialist Dockwise for a total consideration of EUR 682 million ($883,8 million). Boskalis has said that the combination of the two companies provides new strategic opportunities for accelerated growth of the offshore ser
Rosneft, Statoil Promise to Protect Arctic Environment
President and Chairman of the Management Board of Rosneft Igor Sechin and President and CEO of Statoil Helge Lund on Friday signed a Declaration on Protection of the Environment and Biodiversity for Oil and Gas Exploration and Development on the Russian Arctic Continental Shelf. Acknowledging that t