Offshore news
Shell starts oil production from Malikai deepwater platform in Malaysia
Shell has started oil production from the Malikai Tension-Leg Platform (TLP), located 100 km off the coast of the Malaysian state of Sabah.
Intertek appointed for specialist study on decommissioning
The company is to undertake a study of potential impacts associated with rock dumping during the decommissioning of oil and gas infrastructure on mobile sandbanks.
Azinor Catalyst signs farm-in agreement on UKCS licence
The agreement will see the company acquire a 50% operated interest in UKCS Licence P.2243 from Zennor North Sea.
Noble and Shell amend drilling contracts on three ultra-deepwater drillships
The companies have agreed to amend the existing long-term contracts on three ultra-deepwater drillships. In the current, challenging environment for offshore exploration and production projects, the agreements offer benefits for both parties.
RINA Services awarded two major contracts for Indonesian gas
PT RINA Indonesia, in consortium with PT Depriwangga, has been awarded two contracts to provide Quality Assurance services for offshore and onshore projects in Indonesia.
Atlantic Petroleum selected as operator of UKCS Orlando and Kells licences
The appointment remains subject to the approval of the Oil and Gas Authority.
Independent Oil & Gas submits FDP for Blythe Field
The company has submitted the Blythe Field Development Plan in draft format to the Oil and Gas Authority.
LGO Energy provides drilling update on Goudron field
The company has provided an update on plans to recommence production drilling at the Goudron Field in Trinidad following confirmation of the refinancing of the company's loan facility.
Global Marine announces offshore oilfield communications contract with Tampnet
The contract, with work being undertaken in 2018 by one of the Company’s key installation vessels, is designed to further enhance inter oilfield communication networks in the North Sea.