Offshore news
OKEA expects delays in first oil from Yme field
Covid-19-related disruption at Aker Solutions' yard in Egersund, Norway, where the Maersk Inspirer rig for the Yme project is undergoing an upgrade, has led OKEA to warn of a potential delay to first oil from the Yme field until the first half of 2021.
Melbana Energy given extension on Beehive drilling permit
The company's permit for the Beehive prospect has been extended by 12 months to 21 December 2021.
Petrofac awarded extension on Iraq crude export project contract
Petrofac has secured a further six-month contract extension with Basra Oil Company for its long-standing Iraq Crude Oil Export Expansion Project.
New oil presence identified offshore East Canada
Applied Petroleum Technology has identified Lower Jurassic source rocks and a genetically related set of oil show in the Southern Grand Banks.
PGS concludes East Shetland Basin seismic survey
The seismic data is being processed in the company's Weybridge imaging centre and early results will be available in August.
Maersk Drilling reports fall in revenue in 1Q20
The company recorded a revenue of US$279 million in 1Q20, compared to US$305 million in 4Q19.
OMV granted drilling permit in Norwegian North Sea
Well 6506/11-12 S. will be drilled about 4 kilometres west of the Morvin field.
Ashtead Technology and Reliance Subsea Services enter partnership
Ashtead will provide subsea survey and ROV equipment to Reliance for use on offshore drilling, field development, IRM and decommissioning projects.
Lukoil installs accommodation platform jacket in Caspian Sea
Lukoil has completed installation of a jacket for an accommodation platform topside at the V.I. Grayfer field.
Hurricane Energy given extension for Greater Warwick Area work
Hurricane Energy has been given further time by the Oil and Gas Authority to carry out work in the Lincoln subarea of Licence P1368 in the UK North Sea.