Offshore news
Seacroft Marine lands TAQA contract
Seacroft will support TAQA’s five installations and mobile drilling operations across the northern and central North Sea.
Carnarvon Petroleum gives Phoenix South-3 drilling update
The primary objective for the Phoenix South-3 well, off the north coast of Western Australia, is to evaluate the gas and condensate potential of the Caley Member within a large, faulted anti-clinal closure that was partially penetrated with the Phoenix South-2 well.
i-Tech Services adds vessel capability in Asia Pacific
The company has signed a three-year charter agreement with MMA Offshore Limited as it looks to enhance its Life-of-Field (LoF) services and capabilities in the Asia Pacific region.
Johan Sverdrup drilling topside sailaway
The 147 m Johan Sverdrup drilling platform has been a highly visible landmark in the Haugesund townscape for the last nine months. Today, 31 May, it’s good-bye.
McDermott awarded transportation and installation subcontract in Vietnam
Installation will be carried out at water depths of between 110 m (360 ft) and 130 m (430 ft).
TechnipFMC awarded subsea contract offshore China for the Liuhua fields
The contract also covers support services for the installation and commissioning, as well as the provision of a local services support base in China.
PDi celebrates a decade in decommissioning
This year, Project Development International (PDi) Ltd - part of the Tattva Group - celebrates a significant milestone in its history, with the company achieving a decade of activity within the decommissioning sector.
Tap Oil: Manora-8 exploration well – final drilling update
The Manora-8 exploration well is located in the G1/48 concession within the Manora Production Area approximately 2.2 km southwest of the Manora platform.
Subsea UK set to tackle digital challenge at Brazil conference
This year’s Subsea Forum Rio 2018, taking place from 5 - 7 June, is set under the theme of ‘Underwater for longer: Subsea 4.0’.
TWMA awarded five-year contract with Nexen
More than 50 TWMA personnel will be assigned to this contract which commenced at the start of the year.