Parkmead awarded six new licences in UK 28th Licensing RoundNov 12, 2014Parkmead has been provisionally awarded six new licences covering a total of nine offshore blocks in the UK 28th Licensing Round, as announced
Step-change in pipe-cutting reliability achieved by Mirage Machines' new split-frame technologyNov 12, 2014Mirage Machines, an Acteon Company, has achieved a step-change in the operational efficiency and reliability of cutting technologies for pipeline
Wärtsilä expands its valve range in duplex and super duplex materialsNov 12, 2014Wärtsilä Shipham Valves has extended its full range of duplex and super duplex stainless steel valves to cover higher pressure ratings. This portfolio expansion means that Wärtsilä is able to provide customers with all the corrosion resistant valves needed for their entire project from a single source. This will significantly reduce both the costs and complexity of the procurement process.
PA Resources divests from Netherlands Blocks Q7/Q10aNov 11, 2014PA Resources has reached agreement to dispose of its 30 percent interest in Netherlands offshore Blocks Q7 and Q10a to Tulip Oil, subject to
InfraStrata offered block 3/11a by the Department of Energy and Climate ChangeNov 11, 2014InfraStrata plc, together with joint venture partner Carstone Exploration Limited (Carstone), has been offered block 3/11a by the Department of
Quadrise signs co-operation and exclusive supply agreement with ENHNov 11, 2014Quadrise Fuels International has signed an agreement with ENH Engineering A/S (ENH) for the supply of proprietary emulsion manufacturing plant
Siemens integrates new power supply in networked automation applicationsNov 11, 2014With the new Sitop PSU8600 Siemens presents its next-generation power supply system: It is the first power supply capable of being completely
BP’s new core flood robot Enhances Oil Recovery techniquesNov 11, 2014BP is now operating the world’s first robotic coreflooding system. The Core Flood Robot is the most recent addition to BP’s programme of enhanced
Xcite selects AGR planning software for BentleyNov 11, 2014AGR’s software, P1™, has been selected by Xcite Energy to support development of the Bentley Field, one of the largest fields in the UKCS.
Penspen appoints Caroline Brown and Neale Carter as COO and Executive VP of Sales and MarketingNov 10, 2014Positioning itself to grow in size and scope in order to better serve its clients across the Energy industry, Penspen has added two high-profile new appointments
Rose Petroleum declared updated Ryder Scott Mancos resource estimateNov 10, 2014Rose Petroleum announce that Ryder Scott Company LP (Ryder Scott) has issued its Certified Resource Estimates on the assets recently acquired
Bibby Offshore wins Investment in People AwardNov 10, 2014Bibby Offshore has won the Investment in People award at the 2014 Oil & Gas UK Awards. The winners were announced on Thursday 6 November 2014
Barents Sea exploration campaign completedNov 10, 2014Statoil has completed the extensive 2013-2014 exploration programme in the Barents Sea. This represents an all-time high exploration activity and
Faroe Petroleum awarded two new exploration licences on the UK Continental ShelfNov 10, 2014Faroe Petroleum has provisionally been awarded two new exploration licences on the UK Continental Shelf in the UK's 28th Offshore Licensing Round.
Sirius Petroleum provides an update on fundingNov 10, 2014The Board of Sirius says that it is progressing discussions for a US$15m convertible loan (the "Convertible Loan") with a Dubai-based energy focused
Technip forms an alliance with Biochemtex for bioethanol technologyNov 10, 2014Technip in Italy and Biochemtex, have signed an alliance agreement for future Biochemtex Second Generation Bioethanol projects.This alliance aims to achieve industry leading capital productivity,
Statoil strengthens its position on the UK Continental ShelfNov 10, 2014Statoil was awarded interests in 12 new licences, 9 as Operator, in the 28th licensing round on the UK Continental Shelf, announced by the Department
SCHOTTEL HYDRO - focusing on hydrokinetic energyNov 10, 2014SCHOTTEL, manufacturers of ship propulsion solutions, has founded a new subsidiary - SCHOTTEL HYDRO GmbH. The new company will incorporate
Claxton’s new conductor cementing support system delivers huge rig time savingsNov 10, 2014Claxton Engineering Services Ltd, an Acteon company, has developed a new conductor cementing support system (CCSS) that has typically saved
AEG Power Solutions chosen by Maire Tecnimont Group for UPS at Total oilfieldNov 10, 2014AEG Power Solutions has been selected to provide 25 UPS systems for the Tempa Rossa onshore oilfield in Italy. The main engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor
Survivex strengthens Board with appointment of key directorNov 7, 2014Survivex has made a further appointment at board level as the company transitions to a period of international growth and development.
Jack-Up Barge increases offshore accommodation offerNov 7, 2014Jack-Up Barge has recently placed a significant order with Malaysian-based Asian Offshore Services (AOS) for additional Zone 2 blast-rated
Searcher completes acquisition of the Maud Basin South 3D seismic surveyNov 7, 2014Searcher Seismic, in conjunction with project partner Dolphin Geophysical, has completed acquisition of the 1,845km2 3D SHarp BroadBand Multi-Client
Statoil to suspend two new rigs due to overcapacityNov 7, 2014Statoil has decided to suspend two new rigs due to overcapacity in the rig portfolio. Transocean Spitsbergen and Songa Trym will be suspended through 2014, a period which might be extended.
The exploration programme in the Barents Sea for 2014 is nearing completion. After Transocean Spitsbergen has completed the Saturn well the rig will cut and retrieve a wellhead in the Mercury exploration well. The job is estimated to be finished in mid-November.
