Upstream news

Subsea UK has recently announced the addition of three new members to the board ensuring it maintains a strong representation across the industry.

RINA Services has carried out the first independent review and verification of risk management in line with the EU Directive 2013/30/EU in Italy for the multinational oil and gas operator Eni S.p.A. Eni.

Beginning in early April 2017, FairfieldNodal will commence back-to-back surveys in the North Sea, continuing what is expected to be a busy acquisition season.

UK Chancellor, Philip Hammond, has announced possible tax incentives for the oil and gas industry. A selection of industry commentators give their verdict.

Chevron has announced that its subsidiary, Cabinda Gulf Oil Company (CABGOC) Limited, has commenced oil and gas production from the main production facility of the Mafumeira Sul project offshore Angola.

SNC-Lavalin has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Kentz Overseas Company WLL has been awarded a five-year commissioning support services framework agreement by Petroleum Development Oman (PDO).

A review of the employment environment in the energy sector by Petroplan has found that, despite a major contraction in the value of the energy employment market over the past two years, global oil prices are now around the level where demand for talent looks set to pick up again.

6000 ft borehole drilled with support of Cubility’s MudCube, the industry’s first compact solids control system.

Proserv has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract with Premier Oil for work in Asia Pacific.

Global Maritime Consultancy & Engineering, a leading provider of marine warranty, dynamic positioning and engineering services to the offshore sector, has appointed Stavanger local Espen Thomassen as Regional Manager for the Americas.