DNV GL, DNO Pact on North Sea
The international accredited registrar and classification society DNV GL has been awarded a framework agreement by the Norwegian oil and gas operator DNO ASA to provide a broad portfolio of engineering and management support and verification services to support the operator, as it expands operations…
Woodside to Implement Schlumberger's DELFI
Australia's largest oil and gas operator Woodside Energy will leverage Schlumberger's DELFI cognitive cloud-based software environment in an effort to increase consistency, reduce study cycle time and foster innovation in its subsurface characterization and development activities, Schlumberger announced on Tuesday.According to Schlumberger…
DNO Completes $400mln Bond Placement
The Norwegian oil and gas operator focused on the Middle East and the North Sea, DNO ASA said it has completed the private placement of USD 400 million of new, five-year senior unsecured bonds with a coupon rate of 8.375 percent.The bond placement received strong investor demand across international markets and was oversubscribed…
Delek Nearing Deal for Chevron's North Sea Fields
Israel's Delek Group is close to clinching Chevron's oil and gas fields in the British North Sea, which have a price tag of around $2 billion, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.Delek, via its North Sea oil and gas operator Ithaca Energy, could reach an agreement within days, two of five sources said.U.S.
Sinopec to Develop Weirong Shale Gas Field
Sinopec Corp, China's biggest shale gas operator, said on Monday it plans to develop a new field this year able to produce 1 billion cubic meters (bcm) of shale gas annually.The state-run company said the field will tap a proven reserve equivalent to 124.7 bcm of gas at Weirong in the southwestern province of Sichuan.
DNO Exits Oman Offshore Block
Norwegian oil and gas operator DNO ASA subsidiary DNO Oman Block 8 Limited has relinquished operatorship and participation in the offshore Oman Block 8 to the Sultanate of Oman's Ministry of Oil and Gas (MOG) and state-owned Oman Oil Company Exploration and Production LLC (OOCEP).Effective 4 January 2019…
Snam, Enagás, Fluxys Complete DESFA Acquisition
The consortium consisting Italy’s Snam, Spain’s Enagás and Belgium’s Fluxys has completed the acquisition of a 66 percent stake in Greek natural gas operator DESFA.According to a joint release, the purchase valued at €535 million ($613.9 million) has been completed with the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) and Hellenic Petroleum.The consortium…
Equinor, Faroe Petroleum in Asset Swap
Britain's Faroe Petroleum has agreed to swap oil and gas fields with Norwegian state firm Equinor as it fights a hostile takeover from Norwegian oil and gas operator DNO.It appears that Faroe in fight-back mode after DNO’s so-called ‘opportunistic’ bid.The oil and gas company focusing principally on exploration…
Bibby Offshore Bags Spirit Energy Contract
Subsea services provider Bibby Offshore said it has secured a fixed term framework agreement with independent oil and gas operator Spirit Energy.Awarded in April, the two-year agreement, which follows on from a previous five-year agreement, will see Bibby Offshore carry out inspection repair and maintenance (IRM) works, remotely operated vehicle (ROV) inspection and s
BSEE Responds to Oil Platform Fatality in the GOM
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement is conducting an investigation into the fatality of a platform worker in an area of the Gulf of Mexico known as West Cameron 215A, about 64 miles south of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The offshore oil and gas operator, Energy Resource Technology GOM…
Dutch Regulator to Advise on Groningen Gas Production in Two Weeks
The Dutch gas regulator will decide within two weeks how much production needs to be cut at the Groningen field to reduce the risk of earthquakes, it said on Thursday. The State Supervision of Mines said a proposal by gas operator NAM to limit production in Groningen, in the wake of an earthquake earlier this week…
New Tool for Offshore Inspection
Aberdeen-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 its customers with the most efficient, cost-effective technological solutions. AISUS…
New HT/HP Subsea Valve Coating Developed and Deployed
An international collaboration between Hardide Coatings and Master Flo Valve Inc (MFV) has developed a new solution to protect high temperature, high pressure (HT/HP) subsea choke valves. The valves are the first of their kind to feature the Hardide-T coating, which can be applied to choke valve stems so they can withstand temperatures up to 400°F and pressures of 20…
Speedcast Secures Multiple Contracts with O&G Operators
Speedcast International Limited, provider of fully managed remote communication and IT solutions, announced it has secured four new contracts for professional services with oil and gas operators in the North Sea and Asia-Pacific region. In the North Sea, Speedcast will provide engineering and systems…
Florence Joins InterAct as Sr. Reservoir Engineer
Francois Florence has joined InterAct as a Senior Reservoir Engineer. Florence brings to the role 10 years of experience working with a large independent oil and gas operator in the LA Basin, with a background in reservoir engineering and production operations. His reservoir knowledge brings expertise in waterflood management…
Eni Inks Gas Supply Deal with Sonatrach
Italian oil and gas group Eni said on Tuesday it had reached an agreement with Algeria's Sonatrach over gas supplies for the gas year 2016-2017. No financial details were provided. Eni, the biggest foreign oil and gas operator in Africa, said the agreement covered almost 20 percent of the gas imported into Italy.
Wood Group, Grupo Diavaz form JV in Mexico
Wood Group Mustang and Grupo Diavaz, a Mexican oil & gas operator and services company, have created a joint venture engineering business to capitalize on Mexico's energy reform. MUSTANG DIAVAZ is based in Mexico City and will provide engineering, procurement and construction management services to onshore and offshore facilities…
DCS Contracted for Painting and Blasting Services
Dynamic Energy Services International LLC, a fabrication and service provider to the global oil, gas and energy industries, announced that its specialty craft division, Dynamic Construction Services (DCS), has been awarded a key contract to provide maintenance blasting and painting services for a major oil and gas operator’s offshore Gulf of Mexico assets.
Aker Solutions Wins MMO Contract in UK
Aker Solutions won a framework agreement to provide engineering and construction services for several offshore oil and gas fields in the UK North Sea. The contract has a fixed period of five years as well as an option to be extended by five years. Aker Solutions' maintenance, modifications and operations (MMO) business in the UK will deliver on the assignment…
Cairn Pre-close Update
Cairn intends to announce its preliminary results for the year to 31 December 2015 on Tuesday 15 March 2016. In advance of these results, Cairn is providing information on recent operations and guidance in respect of the Group’s trading performance in 2015. This information is unaudited and is subject to further review.
