Oil & gas news
Lundin Petroleum announces reserves and contingent resources update
Lundin Petroleum’s 2P reserves as at 31 December 2017 are 726.3 million boe and reflect a positive revision of 45.8 million boe, excluding sales.
China, Nigeria and Kuwait lead global planned CDU capacity additions to 2022, says GlobalData
According to GlobalData, analysis of the global planned CDU capacity of refineries shows that China has the highest planned CDU capacity additions globally, followed by Nigeria and Kuwait.
New API study millennials are major players in the O&G workforce
Millennials are seeking work in the O&G industry at increasing rates and will account for nearly 41% of the workforce – a 20% increase – by 2025, according to a new IHS Markit study commissioned by the American Petroleum Institute.
Transocean Ltd. shareholders approve acquisition of Songa Offshore SE
Transocean Ltd. has announced that it concluded its extraordinary meeting of shareholders approving all of the proposals related to the acquisition of Songa Offshore SE.
GeoPark announces new gas play discovery in Chile
The Uaken 1 exploration well in the Fell block in Chile has been drilled and completed to a total of 3658 ft.
Vantage Drilling International announces letter of award for the Aquamarine Driller
Vantage Drilling International have signed a contract which continues their working relationship with their client CPOC.
Deep Sea Mooring enter mooring contract with OMV
The company are to provide pre-lay mooring products and services to the Deepsea Bergen semisubermersible drilling rig on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Ithaca Energy Inc. sell Wytch Farm to Verus Petroleum SNS Limited
The proceeds of the US$53 million transaction will be used to partly repay Ithaca's existing bank debt facilities.
Caley Ocean Systems designs new pipe press for weldless operations
NOV Tuboscope tasked Caley Ocean Systems with creating a pipe press to join X65 carbon steel pipes with a 16 in. diameter and one-inch wall thickness using a mechanical interface – a large step away from traditional welding methods.
Bibby Offshore Holdings Limited - Completion of Recapitalisation
Bibby Offshore Holdings Limited has announced that it has completed the recapitalisation of its balance sheet announced on 5 December 2017.