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PSA Norway: Heidrun Emergency Preparedness Need Improvement
The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) today announced it had carried out an audit of leadership and management of preparedness on Statoil’s Heidrun field from 3-4 September 2012. The objective of the audit was to gain an overview of processes and systems that contribute to ensuring comprehensi
Gazprom Establishes Gas Production Center in Yakutia, Russia
Gazprom starts the second stage of the Eastern Gas Program – establishing a large gas production center in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). Gazprom’s Management Committee adopted the final investment decision on the Investment Rationale for the Chayandinskoye field pre-development, transmission and
Seadrill Buys More Shares in Asia Offshore Drilling
International drilling contractor Seadrill Limited has today acquired additional 12,883 shares of Asia Offshore Drilling Limited. The shares were acquired at a price of NOK 28.70 per share (USD 5.03) . Following this acquisition, Seadrill will be the owner of 65.89% of the total number of outstandin
MMO Publishes Four Reports on Activities in and around English Seas
A series of reports on activities in and around English seas are published today by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). The four new commissioned publications are part of the MMO’s work to identify and fill gaps in knowledge that marine planners, regulators and users currently face. The report
MMO Publishes Four Reports on Activities in and around English Seas
A series of reports on activities in and around English seas are published today by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). The four new commissioned publications are part of the MMO’s work to identify and fill gaps in knowledge that marine planners, regulators and users currently face. The report
The Netherlands: Shell Sells 4.97 Million Tonnes of LNG in Q3
Royal Dutch Shell plc released its third quarter results. Key features of the Third quarter 2012 Third quarter 2012 CCS earnings were $6,127 million, 15% lower than in the same quarter a year ago. Third quarter 2012 CCS earnings, excluding identified items, were $6,559 million compared with $7,001 m
Germany: OMM Wins 3 Years Contract from TenneT Offshore
Marine solutions company, Offshore Marine Management (OMM) has recently been awarded a three (3) year survey frame agreement from TenneT Offshore GmbH. The Survey & Subsea department of OMM will fully support the agreement, which commences with immediate effect, from their Cambridge Operations offic
Fairstar: Commissioning of White Marlin, Christening of Finesse
Dockwise subsidiary Fairstar Heavy Transport N.V. today announces the commissioning of a new Type 1 Vessel to be named White Marlin and the christening of its most recent new-build vessel, Finesse. On acquiring Fairstar Heavy Transport N.V. in July 2012, Dockwise took charge of a set of vessel devel
Belgium: Renewables, Gas Companies Create Partnership for Europe’s Energy Future
“The Energy Partnership – The European Coalition for Renewable Energy and Gas” has been launched today, bringing together energy companies in a major initiative with the support of European Commissioner for Energy Günther Oettinger. The Energy Partnership is a unique alliance of companies from the e
Germany: HANNOVER MESSE to Break Record Next Year
The German Messe AG is organising an international trade fair for equipment, components and services for the wind energy within the HANNOVER MESSE from 8th to the 12th of April 2013. Last year, over 82 000 visitors were interested in this event where 241 companies exhibited. “Especially because of t
Germany: HANNOVER MESSE to Break Record Next Year
The German Messe AG is organising an international trade fair for equipment, components and services for the wind energy within the HANNOVER MESSE from 8th to the 12th of April 2013. Last year, over 82 000 visitors were interested in this event where 241 companies exhibited. “Especially because of t
Statoil Says Farewell to Glitne Field
When Glitne field came on stream in 2001, the intention was for it to produce for 26 months. Twelve years later its final drops of oil are being extracted and it has now been decided to close the field, Statoil, owner of 5.9% stake in the field says today in a press release. Glitne oil […]
Rosneft President Lays Foundation Stone for Gas Turbine Production Facility, Russia
Rosneft President and Chairman of the Management Board Igor Sechin took part in a foundation stone laying ceremony that launched the construction of a facility that will produce gas turbine units in the city of Rybinsk in the Yaroslavl region of Russia. The facility, which is being built by Russian
Wintershall Gets Nod for Exploration Drilling in Norwegian Sea
Norwegian oil and gas safety regulator has given approval to Wintershall to carry out exploration drilling in the Norwegian Sea with Transocean Arctic rig. Wintershall Norge, a member of the German BASF Group, will use the Marosso 56 design semi-submersible drilling rig to drill the well 6407/1-6, w