Offshore news
Longboat Energy executes a two-well farm-in agreement with OMV
The licences contain two firm wells on the Oswig and Velocette prospects anticipated to drill in the summer 2022 and 2Q23 respectively. All the licences are operated by OMV which will retain a 40% working interest post-transaction.
Clontarf Energy acquires 10% of Sasanof Prospect, offshore western Australia
The company plans to drill the main target horizon, the Sasanof-1 Well, in this prospect during May/June 2022.
Murphy Oil Corporation announces first quarter 2022 results
Strong initial performance from new Gulf of Mexico production and onshore wells, balance sheet strengthening with debt reduction announcement, and increasing shareholder returns.
Transfer of Krafla operatorship from Equinor to Aker BP
The companies have signed a MoU for transfer of the Krafla operatorship from Equinor to Aker BP, making Aker BP the operator of all discoveries in the NOAKA area.
Sirius-Somoil Consortium SPA signed to acquire interests in Angolan offshore blocks 18, 27, and 31
The companies have signed a legally binding sale and purchase agreement with Angola’s state-owned oil company for a total consideration of US$335.5 million.
Petrofac secures sizeable decommissioning contract through Gulf of Mexico Alliance
Petrofac has been appointed by PDC as the Decommissioning Services Provider in a contract valued at around US$200m.
Neptune secures renewable electricity supplies for German assets
The company has secured new renewable electricity supplies for its operated assets in Germany, reducing emissions by more than 11 000 t of CO2 per year.
Well-Safe Solutions announces agreement to add third rig to fleet
The rig acquisition is expected to create around 100 jobs in a variety of onshore and offshore roles.
MacGregor to deliver a FibreTrac fibre-rope offshore crane
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured a contract with Otto Candies to deliver an active heave compensated FibreTrac offshore crane.
C-Innovation signs contract for continued RLWI services
The company has signed a two-year contract for continued Riserless Light Well Intervention (RLWI) services onboard the Island Venture offshore support vessel.