Aqualis Offshore, Aptomar and Kolos Marine have entered into a cooperation that will provide oil companies and rig operators with an integrated offering of marine operations and field monitoring services on the Norwegian continental shelf…
The US Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) said after Hurricane Hermine hit Western Florida early this morning (2 September), offshore oil and gas operators are preparing to return to normal production in the Gulf of Mexico…
Eni Norge’s management has decided to keep the Goliat field shut down until “measures are implemented and its platforms can be operated prudently.” Goliat. Image from Eni Norge. The…
Image from AccuWeather. Click to enlarge. The US Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) updated its statistics on storm preparations in the Gulf of Mexico (GoM) in advance of Tropical Depression No…
The president and CEO of Marine Spill Response Corp. (MSRC), Steven T. Benz, will retire on 30 April 2017. Benz joined MSRC as CEO in 1996 after an extensive career working for a major oil company. During his tenure, notable achievements…
Production was brought to a halt at the Goliat FPSO on Friday (26 August) evening after power was lost, Eni Norge said. The Goliat FPSO, from Eni. In accordance with standard procedure…
Dutch heavy weight Allseas has marked its biggest milestone yet. As OE went to press, the firm announced that its mega-vessel, the US$2.7 billion Pioneering Spirit, had successfully completed its first commercial job, lifting Repsol Norge’s 13…
UAE-based Lamprell has delivered the delayed Ensco 140 newbuild jackup to Ensco, after signing an agreement with Ensco to settle all claims arising from the late delivery. Image from Lamprell. The…
The market for floating production systems may have stalled, but FPSs will still be a key part of the offshore technology tool kit, outlines Douglas-Westwood’s Ben Wilby. The FPSO Cidade de Saquarema…
At 10pm last night (Monday 22 August) the Transocean Winner drilling rig was successfully refloated from Dalmore Bay, on the Isle of Lewis, off the west of Scotland, where it had grounded just over two weeks ago. Following its refloat…
Time and greater understanding makes most people and companies look at projects and assets differently and it’s no different for oilfields. Elaine Maslin reports from Devex. The Britannia BLP…
Pressure is mounting on the global oil and gas industry to reduce environmental footprint at the same time as the industry is under significant cost pressure. Since business as usual is not an option, DNV GL has launched two papers to advise…
The board of directors of Badger Explorer (BXPL) has appointed Roald Valen as the new chief executive officer (CEO) in BXPL, succeeding Øystein Larsen, who will step down to pursue opportunities outside of BXPL. Valen will start in the position on 22 August 2016…
An oil spill with an estimated maximum potential of 4200 gallons of crude oil occurred yesterday (2 August) from a well owned by Houston-based Texas Petroleum Investment Co. (TPIC), near Main Pass offshore Louisiana, according to the US Coast Guard (USCG)…
The Australian government is offering 28 exploration areas in its 2016 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release. Map from Australia government. The acreage comprises 28…