Maersk secures Shell rig contract
Maersk Drilling has been awarded a contract by Shell for the deepwater semi-submersible rig Mærsk Developer.
Offshore & subsea
Subsea UK: growth opportunity for UK subsea firms 'down under'
Australasian Oil & Gas (AOG) in conjunction with Subsea UK, the Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) and Subsea Energy Australia (SEA) are seeking abstract submissions for presentations to be considered for the AOG 2018 Subsea Forum, as part of the AOG Conference.
Dresser-Rand to supply equipment for CNOOC Limited’s offshore projects in China
The Dresser-Rand business, part of Siemens Power and Gas, was awarded two orders to supply power generation equipment for two projects for CNOOC Limited (China National Offshore Oil Corporation Limited).
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Aberdeen Harbour supports Maersk Oil decommissioning campaign
Two subsea mid water arches weighing around 100 t each are just some of the items that have been landed at Aberdeen Harbour as the port supports Maersk Oil’s decommissioning campaign.
BP: two more projects begin production
Gas projects in Australia and Trinidad are fourth and fifth of seven major projects start-ups BP expects in 2017.
Hyperdynamics updates drilling status of Fatala-1 well offshore Guinea
Hyperdynamics Corporation has provided an update on the drilling status on the Fatala-1 exploration well offshore the Republic of Guinea as it nears completion of the initial portion of the well.
Subsea UK events to explore opportunities in international waters
Industry body Subsea UK is hosting two briefing sessions with the Department for International Trade (DIT) ahead of SPE Offshore Europe 2017.
DNV GL applies data analytics techniques to reduce downtime
Opportunities for digitalisation are currently being embraced by the oil and gas sector. Lundin Norway and DNV GL have developed the first step in a solution for predicting unplanned shutdowns of Lundin Norway’s Edvard Grieg production platform.
GeoPark announces new oilfield discovery in Argentina
The Rio Grande Oeste 1 exploration well was drilled and completed to a total depth of 5500 ft targeting the Grupo Neuquen formation, where 15 different potential reservoir sands were identified - at depths that range from 1800 - 5500 ft - with a potential net pay of 400 ft.
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Kvaerner awarded decommissioning contract
Kvaerner has been awarded a contract with A/S Norske Shell for the disposal and demolition of the Subsea Compression Pilot at Nyhamna.
Zambia commissions first oil survey
Early-stage natural resources exploration marks milestone in Zambia’s diversification agenda as the nation moves towards becoming a middle-income country by 2030.
Trelleborg improves safety through collaborative innovations at SPE Offshore Europe 2017
In the second annual roundtable hosted by Trelleborg, industry experts agree that the silver lining in the low barrel price is the willingness of the industry to embrace innovative solutions that can lower overall costs while not compromising safety.
Buchan Alpha arrives in Shetland for disposal
The Buchan Alpha oil production vessel has arrived safely in Lerwick, Shetland for disposal.
Aker BP: rig contract to Odfjell Drilling
Aker BP ASA has awarded an agreement to Odfjell Drilling for the lease of the semi-submersible drilling rig Deepsea Stavanger for a period of approximately 9 months, with commencement in February 2018.
ITF hosts decommissioning debate during SPE Offshore Europe to fast-track technology solutions
The Industry Technology Facilitator (ITF)’s latest Innovation Network Tech Talk event will bring together technology developers, industry bodies, service companies and operators to discover the opportunities for efficient and cost-effective decommissioning and well abandonment.