Upstream news
Fast4Ward™ gaining speed - SBM Offshore signs for hull #2 as keel is laid for hull #1
Coinciding with the keel laying ceremony for its first Fast4Ward™ FPSO hull, SBM Offshore signs the contract for a second hull with SWS shipyard in Shanghai, China.
MMEC Mannesmann opens regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi to expand its presence in the MENA region
The German engineering contractor brings along its global technological know-how and expertise to help grow the region’s oil & gas and chemical industries.
Aubin announces senior management changes to support R&D and continued business growth
Aubin, the chemical solutions provider to the energy industry, has realigned its senior management team to enhance the company’s technology development and support its continued business growth.
Permian Token brings the blockchain to the oil and gas sector
PermianChain Technologies is introducing the Permian Token (XPR), a crypto asset-class that will underpin holding rights to the value of potential but undeveloped oil and gas reserves.
Cantor Fitzgerald Europe: Deeper cuts required to stabilise oil price
Ashley Kelty, oil and gas research analyst at Cantor Fitzgerald Europe, comments on the recent slump in oil prices.
Woodside signs agreement for long-term domestic gas supply
The company has entered into the agreement with Perdaman Chemicals and Fertilisers Pty Ltd for the supply of pipeline gas for a term of 20 years.
Schlumberger uses Celonis to support enterprise-wide business transformation
The company will use Celonis to accelerate the enterprise-wide deployment and adoption of their business transformation initiatives in conjunction with their global ERP consolidation.
Subtech’s multi-million dollar offshore contract awards success takes James Fisher from strength to strength in the Middle East
The contracts cover a range of works from installation and maintenance, to demolition and decommissioning.
TechnipFMC breaks ground on new manufacturing, aftermarket and training facility in Saudi Arabia
The 52 500-square-meter facility expands TechnipFMC’s footprint in Saudi Arabia with a major investment and 140 new jobs focusing on Saudi talents.
Shelf Drilling secures contract extension on the Trident XIV jack-up rig in West Africa
The expected availability of the rig is now February 2020.