Upstream oil and gas news digest: 11 July 2014
A summary of recent upstream articles on EnergyGlobal.
Kongsberg Maritime to supply offshore heavy lift crane simulator
Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) has selected Kongsberg Maritime’s K-Sim Offshore simulation platform to enhance crane operator training and the safe, efficient implementation of heavy lift operations.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released a short video for young people, emphasising the importance of taking action on climate change.
INPEX increases stake in deepwater GoM project
INPEX Corporation announced that Teikoku Oil Company, a subsidiary, has acquired an additional participating interest in the Lucius deepwater US Gulf of Mexico project.
A recent report by Research and Markets has suggested that the demand for shale gas is constantly increasing as depleting energy reserves have forced the world to focus on unconventional sources of energy.
has entered into a long-term agreement with KPO (Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V.) for the supply of OCTG, TenarisHydril premium connections and field services for the company’s developments in the Karachaganak field in Kazakhstan.
Gazprom signs service agreement for offshore support vessels
Gazprom Marketing & Trading (GM&T) and Sakhalin Energy have signed a Service Agreement to provide shipping and marine advisory services to supervise the construction of one ice breaking Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) and three multifunctional ice breaking standby vessels (SBVs), ordered by Sovcomflot (SCF Group) for servicing the Sakhalin-2 project.
Written by Cecilia Rehn
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