BG Group today confirms that its partner, Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras) – the operator of block BM-S-9 in the pre-salt Santos Basin – has submitted a Declaration of Commerciality (DoC) to the Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP), for the oil and gas accumulat
Statoil ASA and the partners in the Johan Sverdrup field in the North Sea continue their work to evaluate and optimise the field development concept. The final decision regarding concept selection will be made early in 2014. At the same time, the partnership is working to award a contract for front-
Mainstream Renewable Power has been awarded funding of €1.4 million by the European Commission to cover half the costs of conducting a survey of the seabed in the Irish Sea to investigate the best route for the cable which will transport electricity from wind farms in Ireland to the UK’s National Gr
Gardline Geosciences Limited, part of Gardline Marine Sciences Limited, have headed south this winter, embarking on several significant offshore geotechnical projects across three continents. The award of these contracts across the southern hemisphere highlights Gardline Geosciences global geotechni
UMC Energy updates shareholders on the progress of the 3000 line kilometre 2D seismic acquisition program over the offshore Petroleum Prospecting Licences (PPL), PPL374 and PPL375, held 100% by Gini Energy Ltd (“Gini”). UMC Energy holds a 30% interest in Gini, with CNOOC Ltd holding a 70% interest.
Aibel has built a new Kårstø testing facility for Statoil which is designed to test subsea compressors. This week the pilot compressor was hoisted into place in the test pool. “Yes, it was lifted into place on Tuesday morning. It weighs 265 tons, and represents an important milestone for the project
Chariot Oil & Gas Limited announces that it has commenced a 2D seismic survey in Southern Block 2714B offshore Namibia, which was re-awarded to the Company in June 2013 (Chariot 85%, Operator, with NAMCOR and Quiver Oil holding a 10% and 5% carried interest respectively). The Company has contracted
Vroon Offshore Services BV announces that VOS Satisfaction, a DP1/4PM subsea‑support vessel, is to work on TenneT’s HelWin 2 project. The vessel will be employed on the second phase of the marine UXO survey programme. Related: MMT Performs Stage II in UXO Survey for Tennet Offshore [mappress] Press
DEME’s marine engineering specialist GeoSea has been awarded major offshore wind energy contracts. GeoSea secured a new EPCI contract for the design, supply and installation of the foundations and another contract for the installation of 15 wind turbines for the Kentish Flats Extension Offshore Wind
Carnegie Wave Energy Limited announces the commencement of offshore foundation installation activities. The foundation installation vessel is now on site and installation activities are underway. Vessel owner and operator Fugro Seacore (Australia) mobilised the vessel last week which was then towed
SeaBird Exploration Plc announces that the Aquila Explorer has been awarded a 2D contract in the Far East region. The contract has an estimated duration of about 60 days and an estimated value of approximately USD 8 million. Startup is expected early January 2014. [mappress] Press Release, December
Technip was awarded four contracts by Shell UK, Fairfield Energy, Ithaca Energy and TAQA during 2013. As the longevity of fields represents a key challenge for the energy industry, Technip aims to deliver a suite of subsea maintenance services including inspection, repair, maintenance, decommissioni
50 Hertz is taking another important step for the offshore wind energy off the German Baltic coast. The Northeast German transmission system operator submitted on Monday a request for approval of establishment and operation of six submarine cable systems to the Department of Energy of the State of M
The Egyptian Ministery of Petroleum has signed the Concession Agreement for the East Ras Budran Offshore area. RWE Dea is the operator, holding a share of 80%. The company plans a 3D seismic survey and one exploration well during the first three-year exploration period. RWE Dea announces that the Eg
