Upstream news
HST second Damen FCS 2710 to debut with Shell
The vessel will be contracted by Shell to support its exploration programme in the Black Sea commencing March 2019.
Zennor provides Finlaggan field development update
The company, through its subsidiary Zennor Pathway Limited, is currently developing the 100% owned Finlaggan field in the UK Central North Sea.
Three more wells for Aquaterra Energy in latest Lundin Norway award
The company has been awarded a contract by Lundin Norway to deliver early well construction, via its Well Start solution, on three additional wells in the Edvard Grieg field.
Rystad Energy: global discoveries on the rise as majors take a bigger bite
Oil and gas exploration is off to a flying start in 2019, with majors taking a bigger bite of the conventional resources discovered in the first quarter, according to Rystad Energy.
Energean announce first oil at Epsilon
The company has announced the successful completion of drilling operations of the extended reach well, EA-H3.
Drillinginfo: US oil and gas M&A deal values plunged to record 10-year low in 1Q19
A slump that began in late 2018 has carried over into the new year and the US$1.6 billion in 1Q19 deals is down 91% from 4Q18, and down 93% compared to 1Q18.
Emerson acquires KNet software
The company has announced it has acquired KnowledgeNet™ (KNet) software from Tunisia-based Integration Objects.
Saipem awarded new offshore drilling contracts
The company has been awarded new contracts in offshore drilling in Norway and Middle East totalling over US$200 million.
There’s wealth in the food waste generated at oil and gas sites
The oil and gas industry gets a hard time where environmental impact and sustainability are concerned, but an increasing number are identifying the value of their food wastes, explains Tidy Planet’s sales manager, Huw Crampton.
Wood Mackenzie: New-look Maersk Drilling makes stock market debut
TDC 1972 ‘strongest competitor’ in mid-size rig market.