Offshore news

Royal Dutch Shell plc, through its subsidiary Shell Brasil Petróleo Ltda. has announced with consortium partners the start of production at the Lula North deep-water project in the Brazilian Santos Basin.

The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted consent for continuation of production on Norne FPSO with associated facilities for the Norne, Urd and Skuld fields in the Norwegian Sea.

The company has backed the efforts of the Offshore Safety Professionals Register (OSPR), the only membership organisation for offshore health, safety and environment (HSE) professionals.

United Oil & Gas Plc has announced the results of an independent Competent Person’s Report prepared by ERC Equipoise Ltd.

The company has provided an operational update on Standard Exploration Licence (‘SEL’) 1/11 that contains the Barryroe oil accumulation.

Specialist subsea project delivery firms James Fisher Offshore (JFO) and First Subsea have joined forces to launch a revolutionary cut and lift product that promises to streamline decommissioning projects worldwide, simplifying operations whilst reducing costs and risk.

The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has launched the Supplementary 31st Offshore Licensing Round, presenting an exceptional opportunity for oil and gas companies to collaborate to maximise economic recovery of up to 300 million boe in the Greater Buchan Area.

The EnCounter acquisition is the second transaction executed by Talon, as the Company looks to build on its newly incorporated UK North Sea strategy.

The Rowan Viking, an N-Class ultra-harsh environment jack-up rig, has been awarded a seven-well programme.

The company has announced the execution of a Share Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of Chevron Brasil Upstream Frade Ltda.