Offshore news
Aker Solutions and AF Gruppen merge decommissioning units
The companies say that the new unit will aim to recycle as much of the materials from decommissioned offshore platforms as possible.
Dagang NeXchange increases stake in North Sea operator
Dagang NeXchange has increased its stake in Ping Petroleum to 90%.
Sembcorp Marine to carry out maintenance on FPSO
The FPSO P-71 will undergo modification and integration before deployment at the Itapu field offshore Brazil.
Norwegian Sea discoveries to be developed by Equinor and partners
Equinor and partners Petoro, Vår Energi and Total E&P Norge have decided to develop the Lavrans discovery and the Kristin Q-discovery.
Drilling rig selected for Buffalo-10 well
Carnarvon Petroleum has signed a letter of intent with an unnamed rig contractor, and a formal rig contract is now being finalised.
OGUK sets out plan to tackle methane emissions
OGUK's Methane Action Plan for the North Sea includes targets to reduce methane emissions by 50% compared to 2018, committing to 0.20% methane intensity by 2025 and stopping all routine flaring by 2030.
AqualisBraemar LOC completes decommissioning project offshore Nova Scotia
The company has completed decommissioning and removal of the Sable Project off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada.
Breidablikk field development plan approved
Production from the Breidablikk field in the North Sea is scheduled to start in the first half of 2024.
Total hires Shelf Drilling rig for operations offshore Nigeria
The Baltic jack-up rig has been contracted by Total E&P Nigeria for five wells, starting this month.
Saipem charters news Samsung drillship
The bareboat charter for the Samsung Santorini is approximately two years in duration and provides for the option to purchase the ship.