Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) has secured a contract worth about US$416 million from Discovery Offshore S.A. (Discovery Offshore) to construct two harsh environment jackup rigs based on the proprietary KFELS Super A Class design. The rigs are scheduled for delivery in 1H and 2H 2013 respectively
Murphy Oil Corporation announced today that net income in the fourth quarter of 2010 was $174.1 million ($0.90 per diluted share), compared to net income of $318.8 million ($1.65 per diluted share) in the fourth quarter 2009. Although there were no significant unusual items in the fourth quarter of
CNOOC Limited today announced its 2011 business strategy and development plan. The total net production of the Company in 2011 is targeted at 355-365 million barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) (assuming with WTI at US$82.0/barrel). The Company’s net production for 2010 is estimated to be 327-329 millio
Beach Energy today announced activities report for the quarter ended 31 December 2010. Corporate ● Achieved majority control of Impress Energy Limited via an onmarket takeover offer of 8.5 cents per share (current holding 69%). ● Beach in discussions with Santos for the supply of 750PJ (152PJ net to
A dredging project in Kiribati is expected to supply raw building materials while at the same time protect the vulnerable beaches of the … (radioaustralia) [mappress] Source: radioaustralia, January 27, 2011;
Marine Platforms Limited (“MPL”) and Siem Offshore have agreed to extend the initial interim period for the MRSV (Multi Role Support Vessel) Siem Marlin by an additional firm period of one year until April 2012. MPL has options to extend the charter by 2 + 1 year. The Vessel provides services for a
Lamprell PLC announces that Mr. Chris Hand, Chief Operating Officer, was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Company on 26th January 2011. The Company confirms that there is no further information required to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13. Lamprell, based in the UAE, has played
Consultation on the Philippines’ integrated coastal management programme is now underway, with the aim to better protect the country’s … (bairdmaritime) [mappress] Source: bairdmaritime, January 27, 2011;
Noble Corporation today reported fourth quarter 2010 earnings of $99 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, versus $446 million, or $1.72 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2009. Contract drilling services revenues for the fourth quarter of 2010 were $614 million versus $894 million in the f
The opening of a £400,000 bridge over the Stroudwater Canal is a “landmark day” according to project organisers… (bbc) [mappress] Source: bbc, January 27, 2011;
Tullow Oil plc (Tullow) issues this Trading Statement in respect of its financial year to 31 December 2010. This is in advance of the Group’s Full Year Results, which are scheduled for release on 9 March 2011. The Operational Update is in respect of recent production, development and exploration act
Tap Oil Limited provides the following update on the Zola-1 exploration well, offshore Carnarvon Basin, Western Australia. Location / Proposed Depth The Zola-1 well is located in permit WA-290-P, immediately south of the giant Gorgon gas field in the Carnarvon Basin, Western Australia. The well is b
River pilots and exporters are warning that the mouth of the Mississippi River is silting in, threatening a major commercial route, because… (latimes) [mappress] Source: latimes, January 27, 2011;
SeaBird Exploration PLC (‘SeaBird” or “SBX”), the market leader in deepwater node seismic, announces an agreement for a strategic cooperation to further develop Ocean Bottom Node (“OBN”) operations together with Petroleum Geo-Services ASA (PGS). This agreement enables the two companies to provide a
