Upstream news
API publishes new offshore crane safety standards
The API has a published a suite of standards developed to support proper construction, safe operation and maintenance of offshore pedestal-mounted cranes for natural gas and oil platforms, as well as training for offshore crane operators.
Shearwater GeoServices awarded 3D seismic survey contract
The survey, for an unnamed NOC, will commence in 4Q20.
TMK Group releases 3Q20 operational results
TMK, a producer of tubular products for the oil and gas industry, has announced its operational results for 3Q20 and the first nine months of 2020.
Pioneer Natural Resources to acquire Parsley Energy
Pioneer will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Parsley in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately US$4.5 billion.
Maersk Drilling awarded three-well contract offshore Angola
Maersk Drilling has been awarded a three-well contract from Total E&P Angola.
Peterson and OneSubsea agree logistics services contract in Trinidad and Tobago
Peterson has agreed a project logistics services contract with OneSubsea to support their work on the Matapal project in Trinidad and Tobago.
Siemens Energy and Bentley Systems create asset performance management solution
The new service aims to help operators enhance asset performance, eliminate downtime, and reduce maintenance costs.
Oil declines on stock builds report, levels remain resilient
Oil prices fell today as a projected rise in US crude oil inventories raised concerns in the market that the supply-demand balance is deteriorating.
Shell to use Bentley digital twin platform for deepwater projects
Shell’s Deepwater business has selected Bentley’s digital twin approach to streamline its capital projects process and accelerate time to first oil.
OFG and EMGS enter cooperation agreement
The two companies have agreed to work together on various projects to promote the use of marine CSEM technology.