Offshore news
ExxonMobil wins three blocks in Argentina offshore bid round
The blocks are located in the Malvinas basin, approximately 200 miles (320 km) offshore Tierra del Fuego.
Turan Drilling and Engineering wins US$500 million BP contract in Azerbaijan
The contract is for the operations and maintenance of seven platform drilling rigs operated by BP in the Caspian Sea.
Talos Energy provides update on Zama appraisal programme
The programme is in Block 7, located in the offshore portion of Mexico's prolific Sureste Basin.
SA Equip launches portable ATEX & IECEx certified air mover for hazardous environments.
The new SA CYCLONE EX Air Mover has been developed to increase the safety and reliability of ventilation used in explosive atmospheres.
MODEC announces conclusion of financing for FPSO, offshore Mexico
Mitsui and MOL have participated in a long-term charter business operated by MODEC for the purpose of providing a FPSO for use in the Area 1 block.
Black Sea Oil & Gas receives approval for Ana and Doina gas fields development
The company received the approval from the Romanian Government through the National Agency for Mineral Resources.
Energean announce significant new gas discovery at Karish North
The well reached an intermediate TD of 4880 m approximately 7 days ahead of schedule.
Penspen opens new office in Aberdeen following growing demand for services
Penspen, a provider of engineering, asset integrity and project management services to the energy industry, has opened a new office in Aberdeen following a growth in demand for its engineering and asset integrity services in the area.
1000 km of Nord Stream 2 pipeline laid
A total of 1000 km of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline has now been laid in Finnish, Swedish and German waters.
Sapura Energy secures new contracts worth RM1.3 billion
Among the new wins is the Submarine Rescue Service contract for The Royal Australian Navy.