Drilling & production

BP has released a strategic progress update related to its exploration, upstream and downstream global activities.

National Oilwell Varco, Inc. reports its first quarter earnings and backlog.

ABO valve has received ABS certificate for three of its butterfly valves.

Aquaterra Energy has been awarded a four year exclusive frame agreement with DONG Energy.

HB Rentals has become one of the first UK companies to receive the new industry standard for its offshore service modules.

Rowan Companies’ Rowan Renaissance drillship receives ABS’ Integrated Software Quality Management (ISQM) notation.

BP has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2014, reporting an underlying replacement cost profit of US$ 3.2 billion.

San Leon has agreed commercial terms with Baker Hughes to progress with testing and potential development of the Siekierki gas fields in Poland.

Trelleborg’s offshore operation has been awarded a municipal license, which permits the company to manufacture in Brazil.

Dron & Dickson has secured a two-year contract with Rowan Drilling.

Jack-Up Barge has announced the acquisition of the Odin self-elevating platform from Hochtief.

The company’s first quarter 2014 net operating income was NOK 51.4 billion, a 35% increase compared to the first quarter of 2013.

Asset integrity management specialist XPD8 Solutions has continued its recent success in West Africa for work off the coast of Ghana.

Meridian Ocean Services has added two Saab Seaeye Lynx ROVs to its Falcon fleet to undertake a wider range of deeper inspection tasks at short notice.

Some updates from BG Group, including exploration operations and the resignation of Chris Finlayson, Chief Executive.