Offshore news
ExxonMobil makes FID to develop West Barracouta gas project
The project, located in the VIC/L1 block offshore Victoria, is part of the company’s continuing investment in the Gippsland Basin.
Acteon acquires Deepwater Corrosion Services
The acquisition enhances Acteon’s subsea integrity management offering.
Survivex launches interest-free finance to help people fund offshore training
The company, which is now part of the 3T Energy Group, has introduced 0% finance packages to help people finance training for potential jobs in the global energy sector.
Shell to further invest in North Sea gas hub at Shearwater
The company, together with partners Esso Exploration and Production UK Limited and Arco British Limited, LLC, has announced the final investment decision for a Shearwater gas infrastructure hub in the central North Sea.
Wellesley Petroleum: drilling permit for well 35/4-2
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Wellesley Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 35/4-2, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.
IMCA publishes its latest DP station keeping bulletin
The International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) has published its latest Dynamic Positioning (DP) StationKeeping Bulletin. Published quarterly, the Bulletin is a reliable channel for providing feedback on DP events to the industry.
French Guyana: Total commits to carry out its exploration campaign with transparency
The company has invited NGOs, who wish to do so, to visit its installations to understand the precautionary measures taken on its drilling rig.
Shearwater GeoServices awarded projects equivalent to 8 vessel months in the Arabian Sea
Eni Oman BV in partnership with Oman Oil Company Exploration and Production has awarded Shearwater GeoServices a seismic survey in Block 52, offshore Oman.
Equinor: drilling permit for well 36/1-3
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Equinor Energy AS a drilling permit for well 36/1-3, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.
Eni announces the start-up of Vandumbu field in Block 15/06, offshore Angola
The ramp-up of Vandumbu will lead to a total production of about 170 000 bpd.