Upstream news
Exploration and Production Offshore Congress Hub (EPOCH)
BGS Group hosts the Exploration and Production Offshore Congress Hub in March 5 - 6, 2018 in Rome, Italy.
TWMA secures contract with Total
TWMA, provider of specialised drilling waste management services, has been awarded a three year contract with Total to provide drilling waste management services in the UKCS.
Norwegian offshore operator returns to Gibdock
Gibdock has extended its track record in the offshore vessel sector, following the visit of the 5700dwt 3D seismic survey vessel Polar Marquis, operated by Norwegian company GC Rieber Shipping.
C-Innovation forms subsea projects group to offer fully integrated subsea solutions
Capable of providing a complete solution to its global customer base without sourcing outside the Chouest family worldwide, the new group is based in ECO’s Houston office, at the heart of the energy corridor.
KCA Deutag Appoints New Senior Vice President for RDS
KCA Deutag has announced that Albert Allan has joined the group as the new Senior Vice President of RDS, its rig design and engineering subsidiary.
Baker Hughes, a GE Company announces December 2017 rig counts
The Baker Hughes international rig count for December 2017 was 954, up 12 from the 942 counted in November 2017, and up 25 from the 929 counted in December 2016.
Zion Oil and Gas exploratory well update in Israel
Petroleum Commissioner visits site.
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate grants drilling permit for well 16/4-11in PL359
Well Brønn 16/4-11 will be the fifth well drilled within the licence area.
BW Offshore: Received First Oil Certificate for BW Catcher FPSO
Certificate was awarded following the completion of the 72-hour interim performance test subsequent to the introduction of hydrocarbons.
ExxonMobil Announces Sixth Oil Discovery Offshore Guyana
ExxonMobil affiliate Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Ltd. began drilling the Ranger-1 well on Nov. 5, 2017 and encountered approximately 230 ft (70 m) of high-quality, oil-bearing carbonate reservoir.