Noble Energy Inc. has applied to the Ministry of National Infrastructures for a permit to bring a fourth offshore drilling rig to Israel … By Amiram Barkat (Globes) [mappress] Source:Globes , June 15, 2011;
GE Oil & Gas has signed a three-year frame agreement valued at approximately $30 million to supply 26 subsea wellhead systems and associated services to Shell Brasil Ltda. for exploration and production projects offshore Brazil. The agreement means GE Oil & Gas will supply all Shell Brasil’s require
Origin Energy Limited, on behalf of its wholly owned subsidiary Origin Energy Kenya Pty Ltd (“Origin”) advises that it has completed an agreement with a subsidiary of US independent Apache Corporation (“Apache”), to divest a 50 per cent interest in a Production Sharing Contract (PSC) for petroleum e
Marine Well Containment Company (MWCC) announced that its capping stack has met the requirements for containment operations in water depths up to 10,000 feet, which is an increase from the previous water depths of up to 8,000 feet. “This increase in our capability demonstrates our commitment to prov
Swire Oilfield Services is investing £50 million over the rest of this year in its rental fleet and support infrastructure. Around £20 … Source: Business7 [mappress] Source:Business7 , June 14, 2011;
The first batch of oil industry’s foreign exchange bonds for current Iraniancalendar year (started March 21), worth 2.7 billion euros, will be offered next week through branches of three domestic banks, managing directorof the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), Mr. Qalebaniannounced here on Tuesda
Chinese state media are reporting that a massive deepwater oil platform, Marine Oil 981, will begin testing this week for the first time … The Chosun Ilbo [mappress] Source: Chosun Ilbo, June 14, 2011;
Oil & Gas UK has today (14 June) published an updated set of guidelines for tandem loading to help operators of Floating Production Storage and Offloading facilities (FPSOs), Floating Storage Units (FSUs) and offtake tankers implement agreed good practice when transferring crude oil between FPSOs an
Advanced subsea and floating systems engineering experts, Peritus International, today announced the launch of their Field Development business which will offer tailored engineering and project management services for field development and transportation systems to clients involved in offshore proje
The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (C-NLOPB), in its role as Responsible Authority pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA), has recommended to the Federal Minister of the Environment, the Honourable Peter Kent, that the proposal by Corridor Resources I
Nido Petroleum Limited , on behalf of the SC 54B Joint Venture, provided the following update on the Gindara-1 well. As of 6.00 am (WST) on 14 June 2011, following completion of the 9 5/8” casing operations, the Gindara-1 well has now been drilled from 3,345 metres MD (3,323 metres TVDss) to 3,384 m
ShawCor Ltd. today announced its pipecoating division, Bredero Shaw, has received a contract with a value in excess of US$60 million from Welspun Corp Limited, to provide pipeline coatings and related products and services for the Zawtika Development Project operated by PTTEP International Limited.
MEO Australia Limited announces that it has been awarded a new exploration permit, WA-454-P in the Bonaparte basin. MEO will hold 100% interest in the permit. WA-454-P covers an area of 4,320 km2 and contains the 2007 Marina gas and condensate discovery. The permit is situated adjacent to the undeve
ATWOOD OCEANICS, INC., a Houston-based international drilling contractor , announced today that on June 9, 2011, one of its subsidiaries had reached an agreement with the PPL Shipyard PTE LTD (“PPL”) to delay the required commitment date for the next Pacific Class 400 jack-up drilling unit option un
