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Gulf of Mexico
Transocean to pay $211m to settle claims from Deepwater Horizon oil spillMay 22, 2015The Plaintiffs' Steering Committee (PSC) spearheading the litigation emanating from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill today announced that it has reached a preliminary agreement with Transocean for $211,750,000 to settle claims against the company arising from the spill. The settlement, which will be overseen by Judge Carl A. Barbier of the Eastern District of Louisiana, includes two classes of eligible claimants similar to the settlement negotiated between the PSC and Halliburton last year.
Transocean reaches settlement agreements with PSC and BPMay 21, 2015Transocean Ltd. has reached two separate settlement agreements, with the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee (the "PSC") and with BP Exploration & Production Inc.
BP selects Technip for the Thunder Horse South expansion projectMay 13, 2015Technip was awarded by BP Exploration & Production Inc. a lump sum project for the design, engineering, fabrication, installation and pre-commissioning
Ceona awarded new deepwater Gulf of Mexico contract with Bennu Oil & GasMay 6, 2015Ceona, SURF contractor with heavy subsea construction capabilities, has been awarded a new deepwater contract with Houston-based Bennu Oil & Gas LLC
Petsec Energy commences drilling at Mystic Bayou FieldMay 6, 2015Petsec Energy has commenced drilling on 4 May 2015 on the 16,700' RA SUA; Williams #2 alternate well. The well is being drilled on the Mystic Bayou exploitation
Discovery™ completes successful deployment on Shell assets in the Gulf of MexicoMay 6, 2015Discovery™ has successfully completed the first deep-water deployment on Shell-operated flowlines in the Gulf of Mexico. Discovery™ was developed by Tracerco, part of the FTSE100 Johnson Matthey
ConocoPhillips plug and abandon wells in Angola and Gulf of MexicoApr 23, 2015ConocoPhillips announced the Omosi-1 deepwater exploration well in Block 37 offshore Angola in the Kwanza Basin has been drilled to a total
Kongsberg simulators selected to enhance offshore training capabilities for the GoMApr 21, 2015‘Fideicomiso de Formación y Capacitación para el Personal de la Marina Mercante Nacional’ (FIDENA), on behalf of Mexico’s Secretariat of Communications
Cobalt International Energy plugs and abandons North Platte #2 appraisal wellApr 13, 2015Cobalt International Energy, Inc. has plugged and abandoned its North Platte #2 appraisal well in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico due to a seal failure in
Statoil makes oil discovery in Gulf of MexicoApr 13, 2015Statoil and its partners are evaluating further appraisal activity.Statoil has made an oil discovery in its Miocene Yeti prospect located in the Gulf of Mexico (GoM). “The Yeti discovery expands the proven sub-salt Miocene play further south and west of the Big Foot field,” says Jez Averty, Statoil’s senior vice president, exploration for North America. “We are analysing data to determine the the size of the discovery in order to consider future appraisal options.”
Deep Down secures orders worth $4.8 millionApr 9, 2015Deep Down, Inc. has been awarded several contracts for deepwater work in the Gulf of Mexico from Super Major Operators.
Hess selects BMT for Stampede Marine Monitoring SystemApr 2, 2015BMT Scientific Marine Services (BMT), a subsidiary of BMT Group, has been selected by Hess Corporation to supply an Integrated
ExxonMobil begins production at Hadrian South in Gulf of MexicoMar 31, 2015Exxon Mobil Corporation began production in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico at Hadrian South with facilities tied back to the nearby Lucius project, reducing additional infrastructure requirements. Daily gross production from Hadrian South, ExxonMobil's deepest subsea tie-back in nearly a mile and a half of water, is expected to reach approximately 300 million cubic feet of gas and 3,000 barrels of liquids from two wells.
Helix Energy Solutions enters new multi-year contract with ShellMar 30, 2015Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. has entered into a new multi-year contract with Shell to provide well intervention services in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico
Murphy Oil Corporation announces first quarter well resultsMar 25, 2015Murphy Oil Corporation announced the results from its recent exploration drilling program. In the Gulf of Mexico, the Urca well in Mississippi Canyon Block 697 failed to encounter hydrocarbons
Venari Resources expands Gulf of Mexico portfolioMar 23, 2015Venari Resources LLC was the high bidder on 12 deepwater blocks in the Central Gulf of Mexico offshore lease sale held by the Bureau of
GulfSlope Energy is apparent high bidder on 3 Offshore GoM federal lease blocksMar 20, 2015GulfSlope Energy announced the results of its participation in offshore lease sale 235, central Gulf of Mexico, conducted by the Bureau of Ocean
Byron Energy the highest bidder on Eugene Island, Block 18Mar 20, 2015Byron Energy Limited advises that Byron Energy Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, was the high bidder on a block in
Statoil adds acreage in the Gulf of Mexico Central Lease SaleMar 20, 2015Statoil says that it successfully bid on 14 leases in the U.S. Department of the Interior’s central region Gulf of Mexico lease sale 235, which occurred in New Orleans, LA. “The acreage high bid today, completes our ownership of the Monument prospect, brings additional prospects in to our portfolio and strengthens our position in prioritised areas of the US Gulf of Mexico,” says Jez Averty, Statoil’s senior vice president, exploration for North America. Statoil's winning bids are subject to review and final approval by the authorities.
Ezra Holdings officially christens US$600 million subsea construction vessel Lewek ConstellationMar 3, 2015Ezra Holdings Limited officially christened and named the Lewek Constellation prior to her departure to the Gulf of Mexico to
TGS announces extension of Declaration projectFeb 20, 2015TGS announces the extension of its Declaration Multi-WAZ Survey in the Mississippi Canyon and DeSoto Canyon protraction areas of the
Chevron to work with BP; ConocoPhillips in GOM LeasesJan 29, 2015Chevron Corporation’s subsidiary, Chevron U.S.A. Inc., will work with BP Exploration and Production Inc. (BP) and ConocoPhillips Company (ConocoPhillips) to explore and appraise 24 jointly-held offshore leases in the northwest portion of Keathley Canyon in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico. Chevron will be the operator.
Technip awarded two subsea contracts by Stone Energy CorporationJan 28, 2015Technip has been awarded by Stone Energy Corporation both a flexible pipe supply contract and an installation contract
INPEX begins oil production at Lucius oil field in US Gulf of MexicoJan 20, 2015Inpex Corporation (INPEX) announces first production on January 16, 2015 at the Lucius Oil Field, which includes portions of
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