Borr Drilling scores more work for Gunnlod jack-up rig
Offshore drilling contractor Borr Drilling has secured a letter of award (LOA) for one of its jack-up drilling rigs from an undisclosed operator in Malaysia. The post Borr Drilling scores more work for...
View ArticleRepsol cleared to start production from Yme field offshore Norway
The Norwegian authorities have granted Repsol the consent for the start-up of the Yme field in the North Sea, 20 years after the last time the field was on stream. The post Repsol cleared to start...
View ArticleCairn to farm into five Deltic Energy’s North Sea licenses
Oil and gas company Deltic Energy has entered into a binding, conditional farm-out agreement concerning five of its Southern North Sea gas licences with Cairn Energy. The post Cairn to farm into five...
View ArticleAquaterra designs renewable-powered offshore platform for DeNovo
Offshore engineering solutions provider Aquaterra Energy has completed the engineering design for a renewable-powered Sea Swift offshore platform for DeNovo Energy. The post Aquaterra designs...
View ArticleProsperity FPSO arrives in Keppel’s Singapore yard
The hull for the Prosperity FPSO, the third production unit to operate offshore Guyana once completed, has arrived at the Keppel yard in Singapore. The post Prosperity FPSO arrives in Keppel’s...
View ArticleABS forms group to address safety issues on ageing global FPSO fleet
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has brought together leading companies in the FPSO sector to address the safety challenges produced by an ageing fleet. The post ABS forms group to address safety...
View ArticlePressure growing on BHP to shed oil and gas business
Even more pressure is being put on Australia’s energy major BHP to announce a firm stance on the future of its oil and gas business when it announces its results next Tuesday. The post Pressure growing...
View ArticleHeerema’s Sleipnir removes TAQA Brae Bravo platform
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) has completed the topside removal of the Brae Bravo platform, one of the largest topside removal projects of its kind in the North Sea. The post Heerema’s...
View ArticleDana Petroleum farms into Summit’s license off UK
Summit Exploration and Production has farmed out its P.2382 (Block 22/14c) UK Central North Sea license to Dana Petroleum E&P Limited. The post Dana Petroleum farms into Summit’s license off UK...
View ArticleIn focus: Energy transition steadily gaining pace across the globe
The offshore energy sector has this week witnessed the unwavering nature of energy transition which is bound to continue - hopefully at an accelerated pace – as the nature steps up its cries for...
View ArticleU.S. offshore rig count flat for two weeks in a row
The number of offshore rigs in the U.S. remained unchanged for the second week in a row, according to rig count reports by Baker Hughes. The post U.S. offshore rig count flat for two weeks in a row...
View ArticleAdvent Energy picks subsea equipment for Seablue-1 exploration well
Dril-Quip has secured a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Advent Energy for the provision […] The post Advent Energy picks subsea equipment for Seablue-1 exploration well appeared first on Offshore Energy.
View ArticleGambia’s A1 Block on the market following BP exit
The Gambia's A1 offshore block is once again free for licensing only days after BP agreed to a $29.3 million settlement for failing to meet its drilling obligations in the block. The post Gambia’s A1...
View ArticleDOF, Aker Solutions net subsea decom contract in Norway
The joint venture of DOF Subsea and Aker Solutions, KDS JV AS, has secured […] The post DOF, Aker Solutions net subsea decom contract in Norway appeared first on Offshore Energy.
View ArticleWoodside admits merger discussions with BHP oil and gas business
Australia’s energy major Woodside has admitted that it was ‘engaged in discussions’ with compatriot BHP for the acquisition of its entire petroleum business. The post Woodside admits merger discussions...
View ArticleLukoil starts drilling first well in Block 12 off Mexico
Russian independent oil company Lukoil has started drilling its first exploration well at Block 12 located in the southern area of the Gulf of Mexico. The post Lukoil starts drilling first well in...
View ArticleEni pumps first oil from Cuica field offshore Angola
Italian oil major Eni has started production of the Cuica field, in Block 15/06 of the Angolan deep offshore, via the Armada Olombendo FPSO vessel. The post Eni pumps first oil from Cuica field...
View ArticlePetrobras books Fugro for IRM services
Petrobras has awarded Fugro with a three-year contract for subsea inspection, repair and maintenance […] The post Petrobras books Fugro for IRM services appeared first on Offshore Energy.
View ArticleChallenger Energy seeks partner, license extension off Bahamas despite dry well
Challenger Energy, the company formerly known as Bahamas Petroleum, is trying to extend its license periods for offshore blocks in the Bahamas, regardless of the first well there being a...
View ArticlePartners wanted for UK-developed oil pipeline repair robot
UK engineering firm Forth is looking for assistance to bring the working prototype of […] The post Partners wanted for UK-developed oil pipeline repair robot appeared first on Offshore Energy.
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