Upstream news
EY: Shift from short-term survival to long-term success vital for UK oil and gas supply chain
It is vital that the oilfield services (OFS) industry makes a permanent shift in strategy from short-term survival to long-term success, according to analysis published by EY.
MOL Group expands exploration portfolio
MOL Group expanded its exploration portfolio by acquiring new licenses in Hungary and Norway. MOL acquired 6 new licences in the fourth bid round in Hungary, doubling its exploration acreage in the country.
Scottish firm becomes 200th global OPITO-approved training provider
The company was passed by the skills organisation for the oil and gas industry to roll out an essential induction programme to enhance the safety of offshore workers.
Samoco Oil Tools introduces new BOP testing tool
Samoco Oil Tools, a developer of tools for the oil and gas industry, has announced the launch of OneTrip to greatly reduce the time and costs associated with mandatory blowout prevention (BOP) testing.
Polarcus agrees terms for 5 1/2 year bareboat charter
A Polarcus subsidiary has entered into a heads of agreement with SCF GEO AS, to charter a vessel on bareboat terms with delivery scheduled for March, 2017.
Rystad Energy: Projected 2017 FID in Australia & South East Asia to 75% lower than 2016 volumes
Rystad Energy forecasts projects holding 512 million boe of recoverable liquids and gas resources could potentially reach final investment decisions (FIDs) within Australia & South East Asia during 2017.
Halliburton introduces large bore subsea safety system
Halliburton has announced the release of the Dash® Large Bore Subsea Safety System, which provides full electrohydraulic control of well safety and intervention functions.
John Agyekum Kufuor FPSO vessel ready to set sail to Offshore Cape Three Points, Ghana
The FPSO shall operate in Sankofa-Gye Nyame field in the Tano Basin, in Ghana’s offshore, for the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) project.
Rockhopper: operational and corporate update
Rockhopper Exploration plc, the oil and gas company with key interests in the North Falkland Basin and the Greater Mediterranean region, has provided the following operational and corporate update.
DeepOcean completes 3D laser survey
ADUS DeepOcean, a subsidiary of DeepOcean Group Holding BV (DeepOcean), today announces the completion of ground breaking 3D laser survey offshore Ghana.