The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Norwegian Energy Company (Noreco) ASA a drilling permit for well 17/6-1, cf. Section 8 of the Resource Management Regulations. Well 17/6-1 will be drilled from the West Alpha drilling facility at position 58° 44’ 15.46’’ north 03° 55’ 34.93’’ eas
U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron this week will announce an exploration deal between BP PLC and China National Offshore Oil Corp., or … By Marketwatch [mappress] Source: Marketwatch, November 8, 2010;
Security breach has occurred on the High Island VII jackup rig, which had recently arrived on location, preparing to commence infill drilling at the Okoro field. Two crew members are stable after receiving wounds to the leg, and have been evacuated by helicopter to a shore‐based clinic. It is believ
Dockwise Ltd. announces that its Board of Directors has approved the commissioning of a newbuild vessel to serve the emerging demand for ocean transports of up to and above 100,000 metric tons. The decision is subject to approval by a Special General Meeting of shareholders to authorize the proposed
ATWOOD OCEANICS, INC., a Houston-based international drilling contractor , announced today that the ATWOOD FALCON has been awarded an extension by Sarawak Shell Berhad / Sabah Shell Petroleum Company Ltd. of the existing contract. With this extension, the rig’s current contract commitment will be ex
Following the Nominations and Remunerations Committee’s proposal, the Board of Directors of Technip appointed Pascal Colombani as the Company’s first Senior Independent Director, for a renewable one-year term. In accordance with the Board of Directors’ internal charter, the Senior Independent Direct
The Gjøa oil and gas field developed by Statoil began production at 15.24 yesterday, 7 November, opening the way for more activity in the northernmost part of the Norwegian North Sea. “We envisage that its facilities can make this field a hub for developments in this area,” says Øystein Michelsen, e
Songa Offshore SE (“Songa”) reports total comprehensive income for the third quarter of 2010 of USD 37.0 million. Operating revenue for the third quarter was USD 174.1 million. This includes mobilization and demobilization revenue of USD 16.2 million. Total expenses for the third quarter were USD 10
The company is listed on Dow Jones global and European sustainability indices for the fourth consecutive year Gamesa is rated the global leader in the renewable energy equipment industry, according to sustainability ranking the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), which tracks the worl
The company is listed on Dow Jones global and European sustainability indices for the fourth consecutive year Gamesa is rated the global leader in the renewable energy equipment industry, according to sustainability ranking the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), which tracks the worl
Statoil’s investigation report following the well C06 incident on the Gullfaks C platform in May was today, 5 November, handed over to the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway. “The incident that occurred in well C-06 on the Gullfaks C platform in the North Sea was serious and involved considerable ris
Subsea 7 Inc , one of the world’s leading subsea engineering and construction companies, confirms that the North Sea pipeline bundle* contract award it announced on 9th August 2010 is for the ConocoPhillips Jasmine discovery in the Central North Sea. The Subsea 7 workscope includes the engineering,
Power Team® introduces Predator Series – its newest line of high performance hydraulic pumps and tools serving the global bolting industry. This family of high performance hydraulic products raises performance and reliability to a new level. A new generation torque wrench features more efficient and
Eni confirms that a JS Chartered aircraft crashed near Central Ordinance Depot, Cantonment area immediately after taking off from Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport at 7.25 AM today November 05, 2010. The flight was destined for the Bhit gas field in Jamshoro district, Sindh province. Aircraft w
