Offshore news
Equinor: gas discovery in the Barents Sea
The company has completed the drilling of wildcat well 7324/3-1.
SafeSTS makes a strong start in the Middle East
Following its recent formation, SafeSTS Middle East FZE has made a strong start in the region, undertaking five UAE ship-to-ship transfers for two oil majors in its first six weeks of operation.
Speedcast begins installation and commissioning phase of telecom systems for Eastern Mediterranean gas platform
Solution: to seamlessly integrate multiple communications and security systems onboard one of the newest natural gas platforms in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Chevron announces first oil from big foot project in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico
The field is located approximately 225 miles (360 km) south of New Orleans, La., in a water depth of approximately 5200 ft (1584 m).
SPE Offshore Europe 2019 proving popular with industry
More than 80% of exhibition space for SPE Offshore Europe 2019 has been sold, according to the event’s organisers.
Shell Australia and government of Timor-Leste agree on terms for sale of interest in Greater Sunrise fields
The sale transaction comprises Shell's permits NT/Rl2 and NT/RL4 within Australia waters and PSC 03-19 and PSC 03-20 within Timor-Leste waters and associated governance agreements.
Torchlight Energy completes the drilling phase of its A11 #2 well
The company announced that it has completed the drilling phase of the A11 #2 well in its Orogrande Basin drilling programme with operator Maverick Operating and drilling partner Wolfbone Properties.
Sapura Energy consolidates presence in Mexico and Malaysia with RM1.75 billion in new contract wins
The new contracts have lifted the company’s orderbook to RM18 billion and total contract wins to-date for this financial year to RM7 billion.
Faroe announces commencement of Brasse East well
The Brasse East well is being drilled immediately east of the Brasse field, discovered by Faroe in 2016 and appraised in 2017.
Subtech’s multi-million dollar offshore contract awards success takes James Fisher from strength to strength in the Middle East
The contracts cover a range of works from installation and maintenance, to demolition and decommissioning.