Wärtsilä signs maintenance agreement with Ensco for improved reliabilityJan 29, 2016Wärtsilä has signed a maintenance agreement with Ensco, a global provider of offshore drilling services to the petroleum industry. The agreement, signed in September 2015, will create both
Siemens sets new world records at Düsseldorf power plant "Fortuna"Jan 29, 2016The "Fortuna" combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant at the Lausward location in the port of Düsseldorf was successfully handed over to the customer and operator,
Independent Oil and Gas confirms extension of Skipper licenceJan 29, 2016Independent Oil and Gas says that following discussions with the UK Oil & Gas Authority, the Skipper Licence P1609 Block 9/21a has been formally extended until 31 December 2016.
Solo Oil declares assessment of Arreton-2 wellJan 29, 2016Solo has been informed by UK Oil & Gas Investments PLC, its partner in the recently announced UK 14th Round Licence award on the Isle of Wight, that a volumetric analysis carried
New Managing Director takes the helm at OPITO InternationalJan 29, 2016GLOBAL oil and gas industry skills and workforce development body, OPITO, has appointed a new managing director to lead the continued growth of its rapidly expanding international business.
Oil & Gas UK welcomes Prime Minister's support for industry and city dealJan 29, 2016Deirdre Michie, chief executive of Oil & Gas UK, said: 'We very much welcome Prime Minister David Cameron's visit to Aberdeen and his recognition of the seriousness of our situation.
ProSep appoints Sales Manager to strengthen Norwegian footholdJan 28, 2016Houston-headquartered ProSep has appointed Jacek Kacperski as Norway Sales Manager. Based in Stavanger, Kacperski joins the company with over a decade’s experience in
C-Innovation chooses KONGSBERG AUV Systems to expand subsea services portfolioJan 28, 2016C-Innovation (C-I), a member of the Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) group of companies, has signed an agreement with Kongsberg Maritime to acquire four new Autonomous
Barclays makes leadership changes in oil and gas teamJan 28, 2016Barclays Corporate Banking has made leadership changes within its Oil and Gas team. Tom Wilkinson takes up the role of Head of Oil and Gas having worked
READ launches micro-leak detection servicesJan 28, 2016READ launches a new Micro-leak Detection solution to help maximise operational safety and minimise downtime by delivering fast and reliable answers for on the spot well
Global opportunities on the agenda at Europe’s largest subsea eEventJan 28, 2016As part of the UK Government’s strategy to increase British exports to £1trillion, Subsea UK is encouraging companies to set their sights on international expansion to sustain long-term growth.
Shell shareholders vote in favour of the recommended combination between Shell and BGJan 28, 2016Royal Dutch Shell plc declares the poll result from General Meeting held at the Circustheater, Circusstraat 4, 2586 CW, The Hague, The Netherlands.
Proteafurther delivers its first Man-Riding winchJan 28, 2016Protea has further expanded its product range with the delivery of its first winch certified for man-riding operations for installation on the Maersk Gallant Jack-up rig.
Aker Solutions to deliver FPSO concept study for Johan Castberg fieldJan 27, 2016Aker Solutions has secured an order from Statoil to provide a concept study for a floating production, storage and offloading facility for the Johan Castberg oil field development in the Barents Sea.
ACE Winches to build a Diver Service Module package for Subsea 7Jan 27, 2016Global deck machinery specialist, ACE Winches will be showcasing how it is addressing clients’ needs to deliver cost effective solutions at Subsea Expo next month.
Closer cooperation will be key to navigating upstream industry challengesJan 27, 2016Businesses and lenders in the upstream oil and gas sector will have to work hand in glove in the coming months in what promises to be one of the toughest years faced by the industry in
DONG Energy concludes strategic review of E&P businessJan 27, 2016DONG Energy has now concluded the strategic review with the following key conclusions:
DONG Energy confirms its intention to build a world-class clean energy company
Rosneft increases supplies to LotosJan 27, 2016Rosneft and Grupa Lotos S.A. agreed to extend the сontract for oil supplies to Poland signed on December 20, 2013. The updated commercial terms and conditions envisage a year
Air Energi and Swift Worldwide combine in strategic mergerJan 27, 2016Air Energi Group Limited and Swift Worldwide Resources Limited have merged to form Airswift Holdings Limited, a $1.2bn turnover company specialising in global workforce solutions for
Union Jack Oil acquires interest in PEDL209 and the Laughton prospectJan 27, 2016Union Jack Oil plc has entered into an agreement with Egdon Resources plc, to farm-in to the conventional prospects only of PEDL209 containing the Laughton Prospect.
Oilfield services survey reveals huge spike in M&A activity and confidence in North Sea recoveryJan 26, 2016A desire to capitalise on distressed situations, grow international market share and acquire new technology will drive a surge in M&A activity in the oilfield services sector during 2016,
Modal Training invests in advanced suite of Kongsberg Maritime simulatoJan 26, 2016Modal Training, the first organisation in the UK to offer integrated, multimodal logistics training, has invested in a full suite of advanced ship, offshore vessel, engine room and radar simulators
Hurricane Energy makes directorate changeJan 26, 2016Hurricane Energy says that Nicholas Mardon-Taylor will retire as Chief Financial Officer and as a director of Hurricane, as planned, on 31 January 2016.
Aberdeen workshops to explore new asset integrity solutions for UKCSJan 26, 2016Oil and gas industry workshops in Aberdeen next month aim to identify new approaches to asset integrity management in the UKCS that could unlock major production efficiencies
