Offshore news
Qatar Petroleum begins development drilling at North Field East project
The North Field East project will increase Qatar’s LNG production capacity from 77 million tpy to 110 million tpy.
Mako gas field resource estimates upgraded
The gross (full field) 1C (contingent) resource estimate of 323 billion ft3 of recoverable raw gas represents an increase of 76% on the pre-appraisal estimate of 184 billion ft3.
Borr Drilling receives LOAs for two jack-ups
The company has also said it has received notices of early termination of contracts from ExxonMobil.
Lukoil continuing development of North Caspian fields
The company has launched the jacket of the living quarters platform for the Valery Grayfer field.
Chevron awards Subsea 7 Anchor field contract
Subsea 7 will provide subsea installation services at the Anchor field in the Green Canyon area of the Gulf of Mexico.
Norco to maintain UK's Alcad batteries for North Sea oil and gas operators
Norco’s team of certified technicians will inspect, survey and maintain the UK’s fleet of Alcad nickel batteries, providing customers with technical support and advice.
SBM Offshore outlines response to Covid-19
The company has said its construction yards in China reopened in February and are now close to planned capacity.
Ardyne awarded P&A and fishing contracts in the North Sea for 175 wells
The projects will commence in 2Q20 and 3Q20.
Paradigm Flow Services recognised for deluge wet testing on North Sea platform
PFS was asked to carry out work to wet test nine deluge systems on Chrysaor's Britannia platform.
Rystad Energy: offshore drillers face contract cancellations worth up to US$3 billion
Of the 100 listed energy service companies analysed by Rystad Energy across the various service segments for this research, more than two-thirds are unlikely to be able to meet their interest payment obligations on time this year.