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22 April 2022
Havfram Wins Offshore Wind Contract
Havfram, an international subsea and offshore wind contractor, is pleased to announce the award of a contract on the Yunlin Offshore Windfarm which is being developed offshore Taiwan. The contract, with Yunneng Wind Power Co., Ltd, will see Havfram provide Project Management and Owners Engineer Services within the foundation installation…
22 April 2022
Proceeds with phased Maromba development and agreement to purchase FPSO
BW Energy has decided to proceed with the Maromba development project offshore Brazil and signed an agreement to purchase the FPSO Polvo from BW Offshore. The FPSO will be upgraded and redeployed on the field. The development plan is based on an initial drilling campaign of three wells with planned…
22 April 2022
Acteon's fully-loaded prods with next-generation drilling package
Benthic, a product and service line brand within Acteon’s Geo-services segment, is launching the next generation of its portable, remotely operated drill: PROD5. To increase productivity and cut costs for the offshore renewable energy industry, PROD5 has radical new functionality, including nearly double the tool load of previous systems and…
22 April 2022
Boskalis awarded significant export cabling contract
Boskalis has been awarded a contract for the transportation and installation of the export cables for a large offshore wind farm development. The value of this contract for Boskalis is considered to be ‘significant’ (1). The contract scope comprises ocean transportation of export cables with the use of in-house heavy…
22 April 2022
Searcher announces Oman projects
Searcher, a leading multi-client data and service provider, is pleased to announce it has entered into a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Minerals of Oman (“MEM”) to acquire several new seismic surveys and reprocess legacy seismic data both offshore and onshore Oman. Reprocessing of the offshore legacy…
22 April 2022
The Republic of Congo and Eni agree to increase gas production and supply
In the presence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Congo Jean-Claude Gakosso, of the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Luigi di Maio, and of the Italian Minister for Ecological Transition, Roberto Cingolani, the Minister of Hydrocarbons of the Republic of Congo, Bruno Jean Richard Itoua, and…
21 April 2022
Green light for Hod B
The authorities have granted Aker BP consent to start up the Hod B facility in the North Sea. The operator has embarked upon the start-up process. Aker BP and the other licensees have invested nearly NOK 6.2 billion in the Hod B development. The reserves are estimated at 6.3 million…
21 April 2022
Taiwan’s biggest offshore wind farm generates first power
Ørsted announced the successful delivery of the first power from the Greater Changhua 1 & 2a Offshore Wind Farm. This represents a big achievement for Ørsted and the industry as Greater Changhua 1 & 2a is the largest offshore wind project in Taiwan and the company’s first large-scale offshore wind…
21 April 2022
Greater Ekofisk Area production licenses extended
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MPE) has extended the production licenses in the Greater Ekofisk Area from 2028 to 2048 with ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS as operator. A license extension provides long-term operations and resource management aligned with the company’s long-term perspective on the Norwegian continental shelf. ‘We are proud…
21 April 2022
PGS Delivers FSB Vision Rejuvenated Data for West of Shetland
3D seismic depth data is now ready on the PGS FSB Vision rejuvenation project targeting the prolific West of Shetland petroleum exploration and production area. “This an excellent product for anyone evaluating new potential West of Shetland. The simultaneous inversion of refractions and reflection within FWI has delivered a detailed…
21 April 2022
PGS Announces Southern North Sea Reprocessing Project
The SNS Vision data rejuvenation project from PGS will target a mature gas province in the central SNS area, with a parallel focus on post-salt carbon storage potential in the Bunter formation. Data will be ready in spring 2023. Size and Targets The 10 000 sq. km PSDM reprocessing will…
21 April 2022
Jan De Nul to install Greenlink Interconnector between Ireland and UK
Jan De Nul Group has signed a contract with Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (Sumitomo Electric) for the installation of two subsea HVDC cables and one fibre optic cable that will link the existing electricity grids in Ireland and the United Kingdom. The subsea cable route for the 500 MW Greenlink…
21 April 2022
Europa Oil & Gas (Holdings) plc (“Europa” or “the Company”) Signature of Serenity Farm-in Agreemen
Europa Oil & Gas (Holdings) plc, the AIM traded UK, Ireland and Morocco focused oil and gas exploration, development, and production company, announces the signature of the Serenity farm-in agreement with i3Energy North Sea Limited (“i3E”) in respect of UK Seaward Production Licence P.2358, Block 13/23c (“Serenity”). Highlights • Europa…
21 April 2022
Petrobras and Equinor start production on IOR project at Roncador, Brazil
Petrobras, the operator, and Equinor successfully started production from the first two wells of the increased oil recovery (IOR) project at Roncador. This represents an important milestone in the development of the field, increasing recovery rates, adding valuable production and demonstrating the potential to leverage new technology. The two wells…
21 April 2022
Call for tenders: FEED for the 2nd Cable Interconnection Project
InterConnect Malta Ltd. has launched a call for tenders for the provision of a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and Preparation of the EPC Technical Dossier for the 2nd Cable Interconnection Project between Malta and Sicily. The services required include the design of a 118km long 200Mwe 50Hz electrical cable…
20 April 2022
Drilling permit for well 2/8-19
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Aker BP ASA drilling permit for well 2/8-19, cf. Section 13 of the Resource Management Regulations.
20 April 2022
TechnipFMC Awarded Significant Integrated EPCI (iEPCI™) Contract by Wintershall Dea
TechnipFMC (NYSE: FTI) has been awarded a significant(1) integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (iEPCI™) contract by Wintershall Dea Norge AS for its Maria revitalization project. The project will boost production at the existing Maria field in the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The contract includes subsea trees, spools, jumpers, and flexible…
20 April 2022
Africa Energy Block 2B operations update
Africa Energy Corp., an oil and gas company with exploration assets offshore South Africa and Namibia, is pleased to report that Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd. ("Eco Atlantic") has deposited approximately US$20 million in escrow to support its capital expenditure requirements for the Gazania-1 well on Block 2B offshore…
20 April 2022
Multiple PSV and AHTS contracts
Solstad Offshore ASA (“Solstad”) is pleased to announce awards of contracts involving the PSV’s Normand Tantalus, Normand Serenade, Normand Springer and Normand Arctic. The contracts have a combined firm duration of ca 500 days, with additional options thereafter. The contracts commence during Q2/Q3 2022 and are concluded with key operators…
20 April 2022
Sea Lion & Other Corporate Updates
Rockhopper Exploration plc (AIM: RKH), the oil and gas exploration and production company with key interests in the North Falkland Basin, is pleased to announce that, further to the heads of terms notified on 8 December 2021, Rockhopper, Harbour Energy plc (“Harbour”) and Navitas Petroleum LP (“Navitas”) have signed legally…
20 April 2022
Saipem 7000: crane incident during tests. No consequences for crew
In the morning of today off the coast of Amoyfjorden (Norway), an incident occurred on the vessel Saipem 7000. After having completed DP trials as per DNV testing program, Saipem 7000 was performing the planned 5 years main cranes load test, under the attendance of Classification Authority. Nobody was injured…
20 April 2022
Kotug to acquire Seaways to accelerate its growth in worldwide offshore floating energy facilities
KOTUG International B.V. (KOTUG) entered into an agreement to acquire SEAWAYS INTERNATIONAL (Seaways), a reputable owner and operator of state-of-the-art Offshore Support Vessels providing offshore marine services to the global energy industry. The acquisition is an important milestone for KOTUG to strengthen its leading position in global offshore markets. The…
20 April 2022
NKT completes repair operation of the Kontiskan 2 interconnector
NKT has finalized the repair of the 285 kV HVDC power cable system Kontiskan 2, connecting the power grids of Sweden and Denmark. The repair operation was completed in only 12 days due to close collaboration of all parties involved and NKT’s extensive experience in offshore repairs. NKT was awarded…
19 April 2022
Apus-1 drilling update
Carnarvon Energy Limited (“Carnarvon”) (ASX:CVN) provides the following update on the Apus-1 well in the WA-437-P exploration permit, around 27 kilometres southwest of the successful Pavo-1 well. Progress Since the last report, the 12 ¼” hole was drilled to around 2,199 metres Measured Depth (“MD”) and the 9 5 /8”…
19 April 2022
Shearwater GeoServices awarded multiple technology integrated geophysical survey for carbon storage contract by Eni in UK’s Liverpool Bay.
Shearwater GeoServices Holding AS (“Shearwater”) is pleased to announce the award of a 3D multiple technology integrated geophysical survey, with an option for a second survey, for use carbon storage in Liverpool Bay, England. “We are delighted to conduct this survey work for Eni, advancing UK carbon storage by deploying…
19 April 2022
Maersk Drilling secures one-year contract extension for Mærsk Deliverer in Australia
INPEX Operations Australia P/L has exercised an option to extend the provisioning of the ultra-deepwater semi-submersible rig Mærsk Deliverer for drilling services at the Ichthys Field in the Browse Basin offshore Western Australia. The contract extension has a duration of one year and is expected to commence in July 2023,…
19 April 2022
Lime Petroleum acquires 40 per cent interests in two North Sea licences with two discoveries
Lime Petroleum AS (“Lime”) is pleased to announce that it has on 14 April 2022, signed an agreement with MOL Norge AS (“MOL Norge”) to acquire the latter’s 40 per cent interests in licences PL820 S and PL 820 SB in the North Sea. The transfer of the interests is…
19 April 2022
Golden Eagle, Piper and Claymore field owners renew commitment to the Flotta Terminal
Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Limited announced that the Golden Eagle, Piper and Claymore field owners have executed new agreements reaffirming their commitment to export produced oil to the Flotta Terminal until end of field life in the 2030s. This commitment to support the longevity of the terminal underpins a variety…
19 April 2022
Minesto launches tidal array build-out plan, empowering Faroe Islands towards 100% renewable energy
Leading marine energy developer Minesto has launched a detailed plan for large-scale build-out of tidal energy arrays in the Faroe Islands. The plan includes four new verified sites that would supply 40% of the nation’s growing electricity consumption, enabling the Faroe Islands to reach its policy goal of 100% renewable…
19 April 2022
DNeX’s subsidiary Ping obtains “No Objection” on Concept Select for Avalon Developmen
Dagang NeXchange Berhad (“DNeX”), via its 90 percent-owned subsidiary Ping Petroleum Limited (“Ping”), has passed a key milestone after receiving a letter of “no objection” from the North Sea Transition Authority (“NSTA”) in relation to the company’s proposed development concept for the Avalon discovery in the Central North Sea, United…
19 April 2022
Manor Marine Commence 20 Metre Multicat Build
Manor Marine has committed to the build of a 20 metre Multicat vessel suitable for a range of applications; construction will be undertaken at the fabrication and engineering facility in Portland, Dorset. Focussed on the offshore renewables industry, the vessel is designed for multi-purpose uses. The vessel will be suitable…
18 April 2022
Permian drilling permits hit all-time monthly high in March, signaling production surge on the horizon
Horizontal drilling permits for new wells in the Permian Basin hit an all-time high in March, with 904 total permit awards, driven by elevated oil prices and production demand, Rystad Energy research shows. Weekly approved permits have hovered between 188 and 227 since March 7, 2022, an unprecedented period of…
18 April 2022
New offshore wind research to help reach Net Zero energy goals
The Carbon Trust’s Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA), a collaboration between nine offshore wind developers, is launching 16 new research and development (R&D) projects this year. These span five key areas of logistics and operations and maintenance, cables, electrical systems, foundations, yield and performance. As a range of countries plan to…
18 April 2022
Dogger Bank hang-off contract
Vos Prodect is pleased to make a significant announcement: the first two phases of the world’s largest offshore wind farm, Dogger Bank A and B, will be installed with Vos Prodect’s Cable Hang-off systems. Dogger Bank, which is located between 130km and 190km from the Northeast coast of England, is…
18 April 2022
Eolus submits applications for developing offshore wind power in Poland
Eolus has submitted applications for developing three wind farms in the Baltic Sea, north of Poland. A total of 11 sea areas will be allocated to companies that want to develop projects within the framework of the second phase of offshore wind power projects in Poland. In Poland, intensive efforts…
18 April 2022
Eni offloads and exports first oil cargo from MIAMTE MV34 FPSO in Mexico
The first cargo from MIAMTE FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading), operating at the Miztón, Amoca and Tecoalli fields in Area 1, Gulf of Mexico, was successfully offloaded and exported today. This achievement marks an important milestone for the oil and gas sector in Mexico, being Eni the first international…
18 April 2022
Ørsted and partners sign agreement to progress gigawatt-scale floating wind site in Scotland
The Ørsted, Falck Renewables and BlueFloat Energy consortium has signed an Option Agreement with Crown Estate Scotland (CES) for its new floating offshore wind site off the north-east coast of Scotland. Secured during the recent ScotWind offshore wind leasing round, the option agreement secures a seabed lease for a floating…
18 April 2022
Woodfibre LNG issues Notice to Proceed to McDermott International
Woodfibre LNG Limited has issued a Notice to Proceed to prime contractor McDermott International. This Notice to Proceed is an instruction from Woodfibre LNG to McDermott to begin the work required in order to move the project toward major construction commencement in 2023. Woodfibre LNG expects to reach substantial completion…
18 April 2022
C-Kore completes successful campaign for Australian operator
C-Kore Systems successfully completed a fault-finding in Australian waters. The Cable Monitor units helped the operation run smoothly by providing quick and accurate measurements of insulation resistance for the subsea system. C-Kore Systems has a range of subsea testing tools used globally by operators and contractors on both fault-finding operations…
15 April 2022
Nostra Terra Oil and Gas Company Plc Drilling Start Up - Newly Acquired Grant East Lease - Permian Basin, West Texas
Nostra Terra (AIM: NTOG), the international oil & gas exploration and production company with a portfolio of production and development assets in Texas, USA, is pleased to announce the commencement of drilling operations on its new, wholly owned Grant East Lease ("the Lease") located in the Permian Basin of West…
15 April 2022
ADNOC L&S Expands its Shipping Fleet With Acquisition of Two New-Build LNG Vessels to Meet Growing Global Demand for LNG
ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S), the shipping and maritime logistics arm of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and the region’s largest shipping and integrated logistics company, announced today the signing of a Ship Building Contract for the construction of two 175,000 cubic metre LNG vessels that will…
15 April 2022
ScottishPower and Shell sign option to lease agreements for ScotWind projects
Following their success in the ScotWind Leasing round at the start of the year, ScottishPower and Shell have signed option to lease agreements with Crown Estate Scotland – reserving the seabed rights for their MarramWind and CampionWind floating offshore windfarms. Destined to be among the first commercial-scale floating offshore windfarms…
15 April 2022
Kanga-1 to spud early May 2022
Finder Energy Holdings Limited (Finder or Company) is pleased to provide the following update on the upcoming Kanga-1 well which is located in WA-412-P in the Northern Carnarvon Basin, offshore Western Australia. The Kanga-1 well will be drilled using Diamond Offshore’s Ocean Apex semi-submersible drilling rig. The previous operator of…
15 April 2022
PETRONAS Achieves First Hydrocarbon From Bukit Tua Phase-2B Project in Indonesia
PC Ketapang II Ltd. (PCK2L), a subsidiary of PETRONAS, has achieved its first hydrocarbon in the successful drilling of the Bukit Tua Phase-2B’s BTJTB-T2 well located within the Ketapang Block, offshore East Java, Indonesia. The BTJTB-T2 well was spudded on 30 September 2021 and drilled with a target depth of…
15 April 2022
Wood to engineer Total Eren’s large-scale green hydrogen project in Chile
Wood will provide conceptual engineering for Total Eren’s H2 Magallanes Project, a large-scale green hydrogen production facility, to be located in the commune of San Gregorio, in the Magallanes region, Southern Chile. Wood’s scope covers the development of a complete off-grid integrated energy complex to produce ammonia from green hydrogen…
15 April 2022
ExxonMobil begins design studies for South East Australia carbon capture hub in Gippsland
ExxonMobil said it is undertaking early front-end engineering design studies (pre-FEED) to determine the potential for carbon capture and storage to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from multiple industries in the Gippsland Basin. ExxonMobil begins design studies for South East Australia carbon capture hub in Gippsland Project could capture up to…
15 April 2022
Eni announces new discoveries in the Western Desert of Egypt
Eni announces new oil and gas discoveries in the Meleiha concessions, in Egypt’s Western Desert, for approximately 8,500 barrels/day of oil equivalent. These new discoveries have already been connected and tied into production, in line with the Infrastructure-led exploration strategy, allowing to maximize exploration opportunities nearby existing infrastructures. The results…
14 April 2022
MTC Secures Third FPSO Project for FPSO Forel
The pandemic has put a halt into much of the industry's progress, and MTC's was no exception to this. However, it seems that the tides are finally changing. MTC has successfully secured the bid for its third FPSO development and first FPSO project outside of Malaysia - FPSO Forel for…
14 April 2022
17 ScotWind project agreements confirmed
Crown Estate Scotland have confirmed that all 17 successful ScotWind applicants now have option agreements in place meaning that their projects can move into the development stage. It follows the announcement in January of the applicants who have been successful in a highly competitive process which attracted 74 applications. Full…
14 April 2022
Contract signed with Kongsberg Maritime to build the first two game changing Reach Remote unmanned offshore vessels
Reach Subsea ASA (“Reach”), a provider of subsea services globally, has signed a landmark contract with Kongsberg Maritime AS, part of the Kongsberg Group, for the construction of the first two in a series of Reach Remote unmanned offshore surface vessels (USVs), which will serve as mobile power banks, data…