Oil & gas news
API supports pro-job legislation to encourage education and training in the energy industry
The American Petroleum Institute has announced its support of the 21st Century Energy Workforce Development Jobs Initiative Act of 2014.
Viper Subsea praised at National Private Business Awards 2014
The company won the ‘Technology Innovation of the Year’ category.
McCoy Global sells Coatings and Hydraulics business
McCoy Global has sold its Coatings and Hydraulics business, located in Edmonton, Alberta, for approximately C$ 9.3 million.
GE Oil & Gas awarded US$ 300 million contract from Petrobras
The company will supply subsea manifolds for Petrobras’ pre-salt fields.
Temporary rig suspensions at Statoil
Statoil has reported that due to overcapacity in the rig portfolio, the COSL Pioneer rig will be temporarily suspended in Q4, 2014.
Unique Hydra in DSCV dive system contract win
Unique Hydra has been selected by Ultra Deep Solutions to design, build and integrate the dive system for a multipurpose Diving Support Construction Vessel.
Saudi Aramco selects Aqualis Offshore for rig moving services
Aqualis Offshore, part of Aqualis ASA, has signed a rig moving services contract with Saudi Aramco.
Offshore Power Generation Module launched at Rio Oil & Gas
Caterpillar Oil & Gas launches new modular solution for FPSO and offshore platform main power.
Total commences drilling on Brazilian Libra field
Total has reported that the first appraisal well was spudded on Libra field off the coast of Brazil in early August.
Two Saab Seaeye Falcon ROVs for Petrobras operations
Brazilian subsea engineering company Oceanica has ordered two Saab Seaeye Falcon ROVs for its expanding operations with Petrobras.