Offshore news
Schlumberger completes multipurpose vessel seismic acquisition survey for Roc Oil in Malaysia
The 340 km2 3D seismic survey was acquired offshore Sarawak, Malaysia, for Roc Oil using a triple source array with simultaneous recording by ocean-bottom nodes and a towed-streamer spread, all from a single seismic vessel.
CAN Group retains North Sea integrity contract
CAN Group has retained a key contract in the UKCS to provide topsides inspection and integrity support services for Apache North Sea’s assets in the UKCS.
Trelleborg to improve safety through collaborative Innovations at SPE Offshore Europe 2017
In the second annual roundtable hosted by Trelleborg, industry experts agree that the silver lining in the low barrel price is the willingness of the industry to embrace innovative solutions that can lower overall costs while not compromising safety.
FairfieldNodal to acquire WGP, a provider of marine geophysical services
FairfieldNodal announces it is in advanced discussions with Thalassa Holdings to acquire WGP Group Ltd., a premier provider of marine geophysical services headquartered in the U.K.
Well-Safe Solutions appoints two more directors
Well-Safe Solutions has announced the appointment of two more directors to lead the recently launched business which aims to become a market-leader in North Sea decommissioning.
Frogtech Geoscience improves petroleum prospectivity screening by solving the regional heat flow puzzle
Australian geoscience company Frogtech Geoscience has announced the release of TERRAFLUX, an innovative multi-client heat flow product, providing a unique new approach to assess regional heat flow variability for petroleum system modelling.
Total acquires Maersk Oil for US$7.45 billion in a share and debt transaction
The Boards of Total and A.P. Møller – Mærsk have both approved the acquisition of 100% of the equity of the E&P company Maersk Oil & Gas A/S (Maersk Oil), a wholly owned subsidiary of A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S, by Total in a share and debt transaction.
ConocoPhillips receives consent to begin removal of structures from Ekofisk field
ConocoPhillips has received consent for preparations for and the start of the removal of minor structures from the Ekofisk field facilities, including the installation of a temporary crane on Ekofisk 2/4 FTP.
API: Expanding offshore energy opportunities will benefit American consumers
The API has urged the US administration to expand the next five-year offshore oil and natural gas leasing program to include areas of the Outer Continental Shelf, including the Atlantic, Eastern Gulf of Mexico, and Arctic.
LUX Assure welcomes new non-executive director to its board
Oil and gas asset integrity and corrosion management firm, LUX Assure, has appointed a new non-executive director to its board.