Offshore news
Government approval for 6.25% farm out of block 3b/4b to Africa Oil
Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd, has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Azinam Limited, has received final government approval for the farm out of its 6.25% participating interest in Block 3B/4B to Africa Oil Corp announced on 11 July 2023.
Aker BP awarded 27 licenses in APA 2023
The Norwegian authorities are offering Aker BP ownership interest in 27 exploration licenses on the Norwegian continental shelf in the APA 2023 licensing round.
General Manager of Ashtead Technology appointed member of Decom Mission board of directors
Richard is General Manager of Ashtead Technology’s mechanical solutions facility in Aberdeenshire which provides specialist subsea equipment, solutions and services for the offshore decommissioning sector.
PGS expands 3D GeoStreamer in Egypt’s West Mediterranean
The latest in a series of PGS surveys offshore Egypt will enable better understanding of shelfal and transform margin potential at the western extremity of Egypt’s offshore area.
TechnipFMC awarded significant subsea contract by bp in the Gulf of Mexico
TechnipFMC has been awarded a significant contract by bp for its Argos Southwest Extension project in the Mad Dog field. TechnipFMC will install pipe and an umbilical, tying back three new wells to the Argos platform in the Gulf of Mexico.
Norwegian Offshore Directorate: 24 companies offered ownership interests in production licences
On 16 January 2024, 24 companies were offered ownership interests in a total of 62 production licences on the Norwegian shelf in awards in pre-defined areas (APA) 2023. This is an increase compared with the three previous years.
Strohm completes first TCP Jumper in West Africa for TotalEnergies
Strohm has supplied TotalEnergies with a thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) Jumper, which has been commissioned in deep water (1600 m) in West Africa. This installation has followed a rigorous testing programme, during which TotalEnergies qualified the Netherlands-based company's TCP Jumper for permanent subsea applications.
Equinor awarded 39 new production licences on the Norwegian continental shelf
Equinor was awarded 39 new production licences by the Ministry of Energy in this year's Awards in Predefined Areas (APA).
THREE60 Energy secures BW Offshore contracts
THREE60 Energy has secured two engineering and construction contracts with global offshore floating energy solutions provider, BW Offshore.
Cairn Oil & Gas submits plan to begin production from Gujarat block
Cairn Oil & Gas has submitted a field development plan to produce more than 2000 boe/d day from its Jaya block.