McDermott declares Date of Naming Ceremony for DLV 2000Feb 22, 2016McDermott International, Inc. has plans to conduct the naming ceremony for its new flagship derrick lay vessel, the DLV 2000, at Keppel’s Singmarine Shipyard in Singapore on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
VARD secures new contract for one stern trawler for HAVFISKFeb 22, 2016Vard Holdings Limited has secured a new contract for the design and construction of one stern trawler for HAVFISK ASA (HAVFISK). The contract value is approximately NOK 325 million.
The new vessel will be of VARD 8 02 design. With a length of 80 meters and featuring two separate cargo holds for refrigerated and frozen fish
Wood Group seeks game changing technologies for JIPFeb 22, 2016Wood Group is calling for expressions of interest from technology vendors to support a joint industry project (JIP) which aims to reduce subsea equipment failures
MacGregor signs contracts to supply Pusnes loading systems to China’s Cosco Shipyard GroupFeb 22, 2016MacGregor, a unit of Cargotec Corp, reported that by combining well-proven Pusnes technology in bow loading and offloading systems, the company has helped to develop a solution that enables crude
ExxonMobil declares 2015 Reserves AdditionFeb 22, 2016Exxon Mobil Corporation has added 1 billion oil-equivalent barrels of proved oil and gas reserves in 2015, replacing 67 percent of production, including
Woodside acquires exploration acreage in SenegalFeb 22, 2016Woodside through its subsidiary Woodside Energy (Senegal) Pty Ltd has entered into an agreement with Impact Oil & Gas AGC Ltd to acquire a 65% participating interest in a
OMV presents new 'fit for the future' strategyFeb 19, 2016OMV Executive Board presents the company's new strategic focus for the coming years.
Real Energy begins Tamarama-1 fracture stimulationFeb 19, 2016Real Energy Corporation Limited has commenced field operations in preparation for the fracture stimulation program at Tamarama-1 well,
iSURVEY Singapore awarded marine contract by Solstad OffshoreFeb 19, 2016iSURVEY Pte Ltd of Singapore has been awarded a marine construction support contract by Solstad Offshore Asia Pacific to provide positioning and survey support
Amerisur updates on Colombia-Ecuador interconnector pipelineFeb 19, 2016Amerisur Resources updates on the project to connect the Platanillo field in Colombia with the oil pipeline system in Ecuador, named Oleoducto Binacional Amerisur (OBA).
Statoil awards ISO contract for Sture and KollsnesFeb 19, 2016Statoil has awarded the contract for ISO (insulation, scaffolding and surface treatment) maintenance services at Sture and Kollnes to Prezioso Linjebygg AS. At Kollsnes the contract has been awarded on behalf of the operator Gassco.
Maintenance contracts for all of the company’s facilities are being reviewed and included in the ongoing ISO re-negotiation process.
Victoria Oil & Gas acquires 75% interest in Matanda BlockFeb 19, 2016Victoria Oil & Gas Plc, has reached an agreement with Glencore Exploration Cameroon Limited and Afex Global Limited on the Matanda Block a large hydrocarbon licence in Cameroon.
Xcite Energy gets Bentley licence extensionFeb 19, 2016Xcite Energy says that following discussions with the Oil & Gas Authority, the Secretary of State for the Department of Energy and Climate Change has extended the P.1078 licence containing the Bentley field until 30 June 2017.
Petroceltic completes sale of Egyptian exploration interestsFeb 19, 2016Petroceltic International plc has completed the sale of certain exploration licences in Egypt to its joint venture partner Edison International S.p.A.
Tullow Oil to change operating procedures on Jubilee Field FPSOFeb 19, 2016Tullow Oil has informed the Government of Ghana and its Partners of a change to operating procedures at the Jubilee field FPSO.
ERHC Energy issues update on exploration plans for Kenya Block 11AFeb 18, 2016ERHC Energy Inc. issued the following update on exploration progress in Kenya Block 11A as well as other matters from Dr. Peter Ntephe, president and chief executive officer.
Savannah Petroleum signs seismic framework contractFeb 18, 2016Savannah Petroleum has signed a framework contract with BGP Niger SARL for the provision of 2D and 3D land seismic acquisition services in respect of the R1/R2 and R3/R4 PSC license
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
Wentworth Resources makes Directorate changeFeb 18, 2016Wentworth declares the resignation of Non-Executive Director, Richard Schmitt, with immediate effect, in order to allow Mr. Schmitt to pursue his other business opportunities.
Gazprom taking comprehensive cost optimization measuresFeb 18, 2016The Gazprom Board of Directors took notice of the information about the cost optimization (reduction) trends across Gazprom Group in 2016.
Emerald Bay receives an additional four well drill commitmentFeb 18, 2016Emerald Bay Energy Inc. has received an additional four-well drilling commitment through its partnership with Alliance Petroleum Interests, bringing the total number of new wells in development
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
Gulf Stream Marine expands into LouisianaFeb 18, 2016Gulf Stream Marine has declared its expansion into Louisiana. Gulf Stream Marine expects to begin operations in Lake Charles immediately.
