Upstream news
Fugro completes deepwater AUV and geotechnical site survey for Brunei Shell Petroleum
The survey was performed in August in water depths of 600 m using the Fugro Equator, a dedicated geophysical survey vessel, and the Fugro ES-V AUV, and completed with zero HSSE incidents.
Canacol Energy wins conventional gas exploration blocks in Colombia
The winning bids commit the company to an exploratory work programme, including geological studies, seismic and wells over a three-year phase (Phase 1) on each of the exploration contracts.
ADES secures onshore drilling contracts from Baker Hughes in Kuwait
Both contracts were awarded by Baker Hughes, under a primary term of two years firm and an option to extend for another six months.
Subsea UK announces new board for 2020
The newly elected board will operate under the leadership of chairman, Bill Edgar, and chief executive, Neil Gordon, with a focus on ensuring the UK is represented across the global subsea industry.
Exceed posts record results
The well management and performance improvement company posted its annual results (year end to 28 February 2019), reporting that pre-tax profit has increased from £365 000 to £2.3 million.
Neodrill and Intermoor sign global cooperation agreement
Effective immediately, the new partnership is a global non-exclusive agreement that will see InterMoor support Neodrill with project execution, installation services and business development of its CAN technology.
Aquarius Marine Coatings Ltd to launch anti-foul solution to offshore oil and gas sector
The coating is designed to help underwater infrastructure continue to meet expected standards.
Tendeka’s new surface modification treatment increases oil recovery in unconventional shale plays
To overcome the challenge of low recovery factors in shale reservoirs, independent global completions service company Tendeka, has launched ShaleModifier.
Serious work-related incident at Heimdal
Two Equinor employees were injured in a serious work-related incident on board the Heimdal platform in the North Sea on 28 November.
Unique Group wins multi-million-dollar COOEC saturation dive system contract in China
Under this contract, Unique Group will design, manufacture and deliver a classed saturation diving system to be integrated on COOEC’s vessel, including technical support during and post installation.