Further Increasing Johan Sverdrup ValueFeb 7, 2018Statoil and partners have further increased the value of the Johan Sverdrup field as a result of continued high quality in project execution, good drilling efficiency and further maturation of the resource base.
Faroe Commences Fogelberg Appraisal WellFeb 6, 2018Faroe Petroleum has announced the commencement of the Fogelberg appraisal well and contingent sidetrack 6506/9 – 4A and 4S in the Norwegian North Sea (Faroe 28.3%).
North Sea Exploration Success for BPFeb 1, 2018BP has announced two new exploration discoveries in the North Sea. The discoveries are Capercaillie, in Block 29/4e in the Central North Sea, and Achmelvich, in Block 206/9b west of Shetland.
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Wintershall Deploys Emerson’s Advanced Downhole Wireless Integrity Monitoring System on Maria FieldNov 21, 2017Emerson’s latest Roxar Downhole Sensor System has been deployed on the Maria field offshore Norway, providing the field’s operator Wintershall with improved well integrity monitoring and offshore safety.
New Jotun Thermosafe Range Provides Better Corrosion ProtectionNov 14, 2017The onshore oil, gas and chemical industries are evolving, and they need protective coating solutions to keep pace with ever more extreme demands.
Statoil Inaugurates Norway’s First Remote-Operated from Land PlatformNov 10, 2017On Thursday 9 November, the opening of the Valemon control room was celebrated at Sandsli in Bergen. Valemon will be the first platform in Statoil’s portfolio to be remote-controlled from land.
New Gas Module at Troll CNov 7, 2017The partners in the Fram licence have decided to invest in a new project to increase production from the Fram field in the North Sea. The decision is taken in agreement with the partners in the Troll licence.
AISUS Launches New Tool for Enhanced Offshore InspectionOct 31, 2017Aberdeen-based AISUS has invested a six-figure sum in upgrading and developing cutting edge inspection technology as it looks to further broaden its range of services and increase its geographical reach to provide...
Emerson Extends Flow Range and Increases Compactness of Multiphase Flow MeterOct 27, 2017Emerson has launched a new smaller version of its Roxar Multiphase Meter (MPFM) 2600 – a small size, cost-effective and modular flow meter specifically designed to address the flow profiles of North American shale fields and...
Expro Announces Electromagnetic Transmission of Reservoir Pressure Data BreakthroughOct 26, 2017International oilfield services company Expro has successfully accomplished the world’s first proven wireless transmission of reservoir pressure data to surface, from a recently abandoned subsea appraisal well...
Aker BP Acquires Hess NorgeOct 24, 2017Aker BP ASA has entered into an agreement to acquire Hess Norge AS. Through the transaction, Aker BP strengthens its production and resource base, and becomes the sole owner of the Valhall and Hod fields...
World’s First Floating Wind Farm Starts ProductionOct 18, 2017Hywind Scotland, the first floating wind farm in the world, has started to deliver electricity to the Scottish grid. First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, officially opened the wind farm.
NorSea Group Fuelling the Future in PeterheadOct 10, 2017NorSea Group UK (Ltd) has completed Phase I of its multi-million pound investment at its Shore Base within Peterhead Port with the opening of a new custom-built Marine Gas Oil (MGO) facility on Smith Quay.
Statoil Awards Long-Term Insulation, Scaffolding and Surface Treatment ContractsOct 9, 2017Statoil has awarded renegotiated framework agreements to Bilfinger Industrier Norge AS and Kaefer Energy AS for ISO services (insulation, scaffolding and surface treatment). Valued at a total of more than NOK 7 billion...
Norway Carries Out Major Spill Response ExerciseOct 5, 2017SCOPE (Skagerak Chemical Oilspill Pollution Exercise) 2017 is a joint project of the Nordic countries, co-funded by the European Union, and is organised by the Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA).
Scotland’s First Minister Opens New Innovation HubOct 3, 2017Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon MSP was in Aberdeen to unveil a new state-of-the-art facility to drive innovation in the oil and gas industry, and accelerate new technologies...
ExxonMobil Expands its Presence in Brazilian WatersSep 29, 2017A consortium formed by Brazil’s state controlled oil giant, Petrobras and Exxon Mobil Corporation won two blocks in Brazil’s Campos basin at an oil auction on Wednesday 27 September 2017... By Peter Howard Wertheim & Dayse Abrantes
BP Starts Production from Giant Khazzan Gas FieldSep 25, 2017BP, together with the Ministry of Oil & Gas of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced that production has begun from the giant Khazzan gas field, which is operated by BP in partnership with Oman Oil Company Exploration and Production.
Strategies and Initiatives to Improve the Quality of Drilling Waste ManagementSep 20, 2017Rapid technological developments improving the drilling and production capability aid exploration and production activities in the deep-water and ultra-deep-water areas across the globe.
The EIC launches Its New O&M Database EICAssetMap at Offshore EuropeSep 6, 2017The Energy Industries Council (EIC), the trade association for companies that supply goods and services to the energy industries worldwide, has launched its newest business development tool, EICAssetMap...
TechnipFMC Awarded EPCI Contract for the Husky Energy West White Rose Project in CanadaAug 29, 2017TechnipFMC has been awarded an Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) contract from Husky Energy for the West White Rose Project in Eastern Canada.
Offshore Wind Market Delivers Success for Montrose Port AuthorityAug 23, 2017In association with NorSea Group (UK) Ltd, a subsidiary of the Norwegian logistics company NorSea Group AS, the Port is participating in the pioneering Hywind Scotland offshore wind project.
Two More BP Projects Begin ProductionAug 15, 2017BP has confirmed the start of production from another two of the seven upstream major projects that it expects to come online in 2017. Five of these seven projects have now started up.
Buchan Alpha Arrives in Shetland for DisposalAug 15, 2017The Buchan Alpha oil production vessel has arrived safely in Lerwick, Shetland for disposal. The Repsol Sinopec Resources UK, Buchan Alpha oil production vessel, weighing 12,000 tonnes, arrived safely...
ENGIE E&P UK Announces First Gas from Cygnus Bravo in Southern North SeaAug 8, 2017First gas has been exported from Cygnus Bravo, the satellite wellhead platform in the Southern North Sea’s Cygnus development, operated by ENGIE E&P UK Limited.
Production Starts at ByrdingJul 31, 2017Statoil and its partners have started production on the Byrding field as planned. Recoverable volumes in Byrding are estimated at a good 11 million barrels of oil equivalent.
Rolls-Royce Signs New Service AgreementJul 19, 2017Siem Offshore and Subsea 7 have signed a joint 3-year service agreement with Rolls-Royce.
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