Offshore news
Equinor confirms new timeline for Rosebank project
A final investment decision is planned to be taken by May 2022.
2H Offshore opens regional office in Paris
2H’s new office is in La Défense, a major business district in Paris.
Rystad Energy: US Gulf of Mexico production on course for record year
Rystad Energy forecasts that 2019 production will average 1.95 million bpd, with some months potentially touching the 2 million bpd ceiling.
Wood Mackenzie comments on Delek's purchase of Chevron’s North Sea assets
Kevin Swann, senior research analyst, North Sea upstream at Wood Mackenzie, said: “The deal continues the UK trend of smaller companies taking on assets from the majors."
Eni acquires rights in three new exploration licenses in Mozambique
Through a farm-in agreement, signed with ExxonMobil Moçambique Exploration & Production Limitada (ExxonMobil) and authorised by Mozambican institutions, Eni has acquired a 10% stake in the three blocks. The blocks are located in the deep waters of Angoche and Zambezi Basins.
EM&I awarded long-term partnerships for robotic technologies
The partnerships are with drilling and FPSO operators with worldwide assets.
Ocean Yield extends option period with Aker Energy for FPSO
The option agreement for the bareboat charter of the FPSO Dhirubhai-1 has been extended until 1 September 2019 against an additional compensation.
Wood to provide subsea integration and FEED services for Jansz-lo compression project
Effective immediately, the one-year contract will be delivered by Wood’s team based in Perth, Australia.
EM&I statistical method mines data to improve integrity and cut oil costs
The company trialled its new ANALYSE statistical method on a full campaign on an FPSO, resulting in cuts to scope, POB and costs and an improvement to integrity assurance.
Vroon Offshore secures contract from BP in Trinidad and Tobago
The company will provide three emergency rescue and response vessels to support BP’s operations in the Caribbean.