Upstream news
UTEC secures significant floatover project in the Middle East
The contract in Saudi Arabia is for the floatover, from Oman to Saudi Arabia, and installation of multiple platform topsides.
Aker Energy announces arrival of drillship in Ghanaian waters
The advanced ultra-deep water drillship, Maersk Viking, is capable of drilling in water depths of 3600 m.
ABS awards AIP to HHI’s standardised FPSO topside
The new design promises to streamline project timelines.
Liuhua FPSO to get TMC compressors
Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry Co., Ltd has contracted TMC Compressors of the Seas (TMC) to provide the marine compressed air system to the Liuhua FPSO.
Sembcorp Marine signs agreement with Teekay offshore for modification, repair and life extension
The agreement is for engineering, procurement and construction works related to the modification, repair and life extension of the Petrojarl Varg FPSO.
Stork awarded UK offshore asset integrity contract extension by Chrysaor
The two-year contract extension is for the delivery of integrated specialist asset integrity services for Chrysaor’s Armada, Everest and Lomond offshore production platforms located in the Central North Sea.
Penspen signs agreement of intent with Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco
Taking place in the rectory of the university in Villahermosa, Mexico, both the university authorities and representatives from Penspen witnessed the signing.
GlobalData: Foreign firms look to play crucial role in Venezuelan oil and gas sector
The majority of foreign companies are not making any profit or losing money in their partnerships with PDVSA to develop and produce hydrocarbons.
Archer announces multi-year contract extension with major client in the UK
The award is the sixteenth contract extension and competitive re-tender award to Archer in the last four years for platform drilling operations and maintenance services in the UK, Norway, Greece and Brazil.
Amarinth secures US$410 000 order of API 610 pumps for the Rumaila oil field, Iraq
This first order for Amarinth from Iraq Gates Contracting Company (IGCC) of US$410 000 is for ten API 610 OH1 condensate transfer pumps with Plan 11 and Plan 52 double seals and seal support systems.