Statoil’s Mariner project to be discussed at Joint Industry EventFeb 18, 2016In a low oil price environment it is more important than ever for collaboration between disciplines to deliver value, as well as inspiring the next generation of geoscientists and engineers.
Alistair Maclenan is new chair of UKGeoForumFeb 18, 2016Alistair Maclenan was recently selected to be the new Chairman of the UKGeoForum. Taking over from Eric Zeevan of Canary Wharf Group plc, Alistair will Chair
Solo Oil says oil continues to flow from Horse Hill-1Feb 18, 2016Solo notes that UK Oil and Gas plc have released a further announcement that light (40 degree API) dry oil has continued to flow naturally at a stabilised rate of over 450 barrels of oil per day from the
E-learning business adapts to suit current climateFeb 18, 2016An Aberdeen based e-learning business has launched their new website reflecting their understanding of the change in the current economic climate.
Mintra combines with Norwegian OCS HR to form global teamFeb 18, 2016Mintra Training Portal has joined forces with Norwegian software firm OCS HR as part of ambitious growth plans. It is the latest development in the Mintra story. In 2014
Statoil cancels contract with sub-leased rigFeb 18, 2016Statoil has decided to cancel the contract with Maersk Gallant.The Maersk rig has been on contract with Statoil for two years, since 21 August 2014, and since 9 October it has been
Technip to provide Dorr Oliver FluoSolids® roasting system for KGHM in PolandFeb 17, 2016Technip was awarded a contract by KGHM(1) to provide engineering and procurement services for a 480 metric ton per day Dorr Oliver FluoSolids® roaster system for the Glogow I Copper
NDT Global gets order for the demanding Åsgard Transport gas pipelineFeb 17, 2016NDT Global has received a multi-million euro contract, on behalf of Gassco, from Statoil. In close collaboration with Statoil, NDT Global is developing a suitable inline inspection (ILI) tool for the Åsgard
Statoil launches USD 200m new energy investment fundFeb 17, 2016Statoil launches a new venture capital fund dedicated to investing in attractive and ambitious growth companies in renewable energy, supporting its strategy of growth in new energy solutions.
NDT Global appoints Andy Bain as Chief Operating OfficerFeb 17, 2016NDT Global has appointed Andy Bain as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Bain served in the British Royal Navy for 10 years before starting his 24 year career in the In-Line Inspection (ILI)
CAVU International and eDrilling team up to offer CRM training in simulatorFeb 17, 2016CAVU International and eDrilling has formed a partnership to provide the energy industry with Crew Resource Management (CRM) training utilizing eDrilling’s training simulator - wellSim™.
Availon gets certified for Spanish & Italian wind farms servicingFeb 17, 2016Availon has received full HSEQ certification for its wind farm servicing operations in Italy and Spain, according to international quality, environmental and work safety standards.
SOLO OIL encounter oil flows from Lower Kimmeridge LimestoneFeb 17, 2016Solo has been advised by the operator, Horse Hill Developments Limited, that light, 40 degree API, sweet oil has flowed naturally to surface from an 80-foot zone within the Lower Kimmeridge limestone
Wood Group enters new sector in UK with Valero Energy refinery contractFeb 17, 2016Wood Group has secured a new five year framework agreement with Valero Energy, an international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels,
Aker Solutions and Total to cooperate on subsea technology developmentFeb 17, 2016Aker Solutions and Total agreed to collaborate on research and innovation to develop new cost-effective subsea field technology. The initial four-year technical collaboration agreement will build on earlier cooperation and bring both companies closer in developing technologies that will reduce costs and increase value at subsea oil and gas fields. The partnership will this year explore a wide range of issues, including further evolution of subsea processing and compression systems to boost cost-efficiency of deepwater gas production, development of electric subsea controls and optimization of flow-measurement technologies.
San Leon unsuccessful in their appeal against arbitration rulingFeb 17, 2016San Leon Energy says that certain of its subsidiaries, including Aurelian Oil & Gas Limited (together, 'Aurelian') have been unsuccessful in their appeal against the findings of the International Court of
First steel cut for Johan Sverdrup drilling platformFeb 16, 2016On Monday 15 February 2016 Haugesund mayor Arne-Christian Mohn started the machine cutting the steel for the Johan Sverdrup drilling platform.
Optimarin to retrofit world’s only purpose built monohull accommodation vesselFeb 16, 2016Optimarin has won a contract to install its Optimarin Ballast System (OBS) on Østensjø Rederi’s Edda Fides, the world’s only purpose built monohull accommodation vessel.
Expro appoints Mike Jardon as Chief Executive OfficerFeb 16, 2016Expro has appointed Mike Jardon as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Charles Woodburn, in this key leadership role.
Forsys Subsea awarded subsea FEED contract for Trestakk field development with StatoilFeb 16, 2016Forsys Subsea, the joint venture between FMC Technologies and Technip, has been awarded a contract from Statoil to provide a subsea front-end engineering and design (FEED) study for subsea
Decom North Sea calls for industry experienceFeb 16, 2016This week, Decom North Sea (DNS), the representative body for the offshore decommissioning industry, puts out an important call to action for any business currently involved in the decommissioning sector.
Sound Energy commences ground works on Tendrara licenceFeb 16, 2016Sound Energy has commenced the ground works on site at the Company's Tendrara licence area and all contracts have now been awarded for the first well.
Egdon commences drilling operations at Laughton-1 welllFeb 16, 2016Egdon Resources has commenced drilling operations at the Laughton-1 exploration well in UK Onshore Licence PEDL209 located in Lincolnshire.
New World Oil & Gas to reduce further the Company's cost baseFeb 16, 2016On 19 November 2015, the Company declared that all of the resolutions proposed at its general meeting were passed by shareholders, principally in connection with the strengthening of the board.
