Upstream news
Total: extended lifespan for Skirne and Byggve
Total E & P Norge AS has received consent to use Skirne and Byggve beyond the originally planned operational life.
Aqualis Offshore reaches rig move milestone
The company celebrates mobile offshore unit rig move number 2000, just over five years after the company was launched.
Equinor: 4.7 million bbls more Troll oil with new gas module
A new gas module has been put on stream on Troll B, boosting the oil production and processing capacity on the Troll field.
SUEZ signs contracts with MODEC
The company has signed five contracts for FPSO vessels offshore Brazil.
Aker BP: safe and effective plugging of wells at Valhall
Maersk Invincible has completed the plug and abandonment (P&A) programme of wells at the Valhall field centre.
GlobalData: budget stability a positive for attractive UK oil tax regime
Will Scargill, Senior Oil & Gas Analyst at GlobalData, offers his view on the impact on the oil and gas sector.
Rowan Reliance awarded contract by Fieldwood
The contract is expected to commence the first quarter of 2019.
Halliburton releases first fluid efficient dissolvable frac plug
This offering expands on the capabilities of current dissolvable plugs, but with a larger internal diameter and less mass for greater efficiency.
MISC Berhad: MVOT wins a time charter contract by Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.
The company, through its 51%-owned joint-venture with PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation, has been awarded a time charter contract by Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. for the provision of a Floating, Storage and Offloading Vessel in Vietnam.
Harvest Oil & Gas announces appointment of Ryan Stash as Vice President and CFO
Mr. Stash most recently served as a Managing Director at Regions Securities, focused on the energy sector.