Offshore news
Expro and FTAI Ocean create well intervention vessel alliance
The new alliance creates a full service offering for the riserless and riser-based well intervention and P&A markets.
UK’s energy transition could be under threat without government support, says OGUK
OGUK has stated that securing and sustaining investment in the sector is now critical to help the UK quickly realise a net-zero future.
Swift Drilling awarded long-term P&A contract by Wintershall Noordzee
The jack-up rig SWIFT 10 will be used to perform a plug and abandonment (P&A) campaign in the Dutch and German North Sea this summer.
OGUK comments on possible ban on new North Sea exploration licences
OGUK Sustainability Director Mike Tholen has responded to a story published recently in The Sunday Telegraph which suggests UK ministers are considering declaring the beginning of the end for the North Sea oil industry with a ban on new exploration licences.
TAC Healthcare Group sets out five rules for virus protection offshore
Ken Park, Clinical Director, TAC Healthcare Group, has outlined best practices around virus protection for workers on offshore platforms.
OGA outlines how UK oil and gas industry should reduce greenhouse gas emissions in support in net zero
UK Continental Shelf operators must demonstrate to the Oil and Gas Authority a commitment to reducing greenhouse gases, and the OGA will monitor performance closely through an annual stewardship survey, performance benchmarking and tier reviews.
EM&I technology reduces UTMs for Gulf of Mexico supermajor
The ANALYSE statistical programme was used by the supermajor to reduce ultrasound thickness measurements (UTMs) on pressure systems.
CNOOC begins production at Caofeidian 6-4 oilfield
The Caofeidian 6-4 oilfield, located in the midwest of the Bohai sea, is expected to reach its peak production of approximately 15 000 bpd in 2023.
Neptune Energy annual report reveals US$2.1 billion support for European economies
The economic impact analysis, from Oxford Economics, quantified the direct impact Neptune has on the UK, Norway, Germany and the Netherlands through its operations, the indirect impact generated through its supply chain and the induced impact due to spending by Neptune staff and suppliers’ staff.
Tullow Oil and partners' Orinduik petroleum agreement renewed
Tullow Oil, Eco Atlantic and TOQAP will maintain control of the Orinduik Block licence offshore Guyana through to 13 January 2023 and until the second renewal period.