In celebration of Earth Day, three area students deployed a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ocean… [mappress] Source: NOAA, April 30, 2012; Image: NOAA
Thailand’s oil and gas company PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited or PTTEP announces the appointment of Mr. Tevin Vongvanich as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) replacing Mr. Anon Sirisaengtaksin who will be transferred to be CEO of PTT Global Chemical according to peri
The Arctic has large oil and gas resources and operations in this sensitive and harsh area will require efficient oil-spill preparedness solutions. “The acquisition of Norwegian Petro Services (NPS) in Norway and its recognised expertise will play an important role in our activities in this field,”
Woodside is producing LNG from its Pluto LNG Project near Karratha in Western Australia and will soon be loading its first cargo aboard the Woodside Donaldson LNG tanker. Woodside CEO Peter Coleman said the first production of LNG from Pluto was a defining moment in Woodside’s history and marked the
OGX, the Brazilian oil and gas company responsible for the largest private-sector exploratory campaign in Brazil, in order to adapt to its new phase of operations, with the beginning of production and commercialization of oil and natural gas, announced its new corporate structure and composition of
CNOOC Limited stated that according to the news of its parent company, China National Offshore Oil Corporation (“CNOOC”), the compensation for marine ecological damage caused by Penglai 19-3 oil spill accident was in significant progress with the great effort made by the State Oceanic Administration
On April 27th at the solemn ceremony Shipyard Yantar (member of United Shipbuilding Corporation ) has handed over the Frigate Teg («Sabre») to the Indian Navy. Delivery- Acceptance Act was signed by the Head of Naval Department of JSC Rosoboronexport Oleg Azizov and the Commanding Officer of Indian
DNV, a global provider of risk management services, today announces it has acquired Norwegian Petro Services AS, the company focussed on oil-spill preparedness. The Arctic has large oil and gas resources and operations in this sensitive and harsh area will require efficient oil-spill preparedness so
Seadrill has received a letter of award for a new three year contract for a semi-submersible for operations offshore West Africa with a reputable oil company, contract starting second quarter 2013. The total potential contract revenue based on 97% utilisation is estimated to approximately USD 710 mi
With the lifting of trade sanctions, Rickmers-Linie is once again able to offer calls at Myanmar. Initially, the country’s main port, Yangon, will be served on inducement as part of the company’s Indian service and will cater for heavy lift cargo up to 800 tonnes in weight. The fleet of the Indian s
Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc., a leader in the field of deep-ocean exploration, announced that it has delivered an additional closing notice for the Second Tranche of the financing that was previously announced in November 2011. The Company and the investor have agreed to a Second Tranche amount
Seadrill continues to see strong demand for modern ultra-deepwater drilling rigs driven by high oil prices and large deep-water discoveries and increased development drilling. Specific interest, mainly from operators in West Africa and the Americas, demonstrate a trend towards higher day rates and l
Seadrill continues to see strong demand for modern ultra-deepwater (UDW) drilling rigs driven by high oil prices and large deep-water discoveries and increased development drilling. Specific interest, mainly from operators in West Africa and the Americas, demonstrate a trend towards higher day rates
A new rule prohibiting killing, injuring, touching or disturbing whale sharks and rays is part of the final management plan… [mappress] Source: NOAA , April 30, 2012; Image: NOAA
