The Bureau of Ocean Energy, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) announced that a multi-agency team of ocean scientists has launched an expedition using sonar to map deepwater canyons, and to identify s
Baker Hughes announced today the launch of its state-of-the-art fracturing and stimulation vessel, the Blue Tarpon™. The 300-foot ship, one of the world’s largest stimulation vessels and the seventh vessel in the Baker Hughes fleet, is designed to provide high-rate and high-volume stimulation treatm
RXT announces that the final contract with Afren Energy Services Ltd for acquisition of 4C seismic data outside the coast of Nigeria is now signed. Estimated value of the contract is approximately USD 41 million and duration is estimated to four and half month and the survey will be acquired by the
The Bureau of Ocean Energy, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) announced that a multi-agency team of ocean scientists has launched an expedition using sonar to map deepwater canyons, and to identify s
Dolphin Geophysical has signed a contract with ION’s GX Technology group (GXT) for a three month 2D SPANS seismic acquisition survey in Eastern Greenland. The project will be acquired by Polar Explorer, the Company’s first 2D vessel, with acquisition commencing mid-July 2011. The vessel will transit
The plan for development and operation of the Valemon gas and condensate field in the North Sea was approved by the Norwegian parliament yesterday, 9 June. Production start-up is planned for 2014. The Valemon field is one of Statoil’s largest development projects on the Norwegian continental shelf (
It has now been determined that there will be seismic acquisition in the eastern part of the Barents Sea from 7 July. The necessary formalities surrounding the Treaty on Maritime Delimitation and Cooperation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean between Norway and Russia are now in place. The acti
Baker Hughes announced today the launch of its state-of-the-art fracturing and stimulation vessel, the Blue Tarpon™. The 300-foot ship, one of the world’s largest stimulation vessels and the seventh vessel in the Baker Hughes fleet, is designed to provide high-rate and high-volume stimulation treatm
Total announces the launch of the Ekofisk South and Eldfisk II projects offshore in the southern Norwegian North Sea on Production Licence (PL) 018. Total holds a 39.90% interest in the licence. The plan for development and operation for each project has been approved by the Norwegian authorities. T
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) announces that it has signed a Letter of Intent for the acquisition of MNO Vervat. Boskalis intends to acquire MNO Vervat’s activities and expects to sign the final agreement within the next few months. MNO Vervat holds a leading position in the Dutch civil
Providence Resources P.l.c., the Irish oil and gas exploration and production company, whose shares are listed in London and Dublin , announces that it has, on behalf of itself and its partners, commenced its 3D seismic acquisition project in the north Celtic Sea, offshore Ireland. The survey, which
Today Det norske and partners DONG and Edison, signed agreements for production license 613 at the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy. Production license 613 was awarded in the 21st licensing round. The license is located in the northern part of “Loppa High” in the Barents Sea. The license covers bloc
CAMAC Energy Inc., a U.S.-based energy company engaged in the exploration, development and production of oil and gas, announced today the closure of the $25 million term credit facility with Allied Energy, Plc, which credit facility was originally announced by the Company on March 10, 2011. CAMAC En
Euroseas Ltd., an owner and operator of drybulk carriers and container vessels and provider of seaborne transportation for dry bulk and containerized cargoes, announced today that a subsidiary of the Company has entered into time charter agreement for the following vessel: The M/V Maersk Noumea, a 2
