USA: Cianbro Makes Progress with Stena Forth Project
Cianbro team members are making progress as they work around the clock to replace three thrusters in need of maintenance aboard the drilling vessel, Stena Forth. “Weather is an important factor in this...
View ArticleBrazil: Shell Discovers Oil at Campos Basin
Brazil’s National Petroleum Agency, or ANP, was notified of the discovery over the weekend. The well also tested positive for oil earlier… Source: Mercopress, June 30, 2010;
View ArticleTexas Brightest Minds Join Forces to Find Safer Ways of Drilling and...
A new group will pool Texas’ brightest minds to come up with better and safer ways of drilling and producing oil and natural gas in the… Source: AP,July 7, 2010;
View ArticleCNOOC Keeps Eagle Eye on South America for Oil and Gas Development
The China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) is eyeing Argentina and other Latin American countries for oil and gas development. CNOOC will facilitate this through a joint venture set up in...
View ArticleUSA: Schilling Robotics Receives Order from TS Marine for Two UHD™ ROV Systems
Schilling Robotics received an order for two of its 4,000 meter (13,000 feet) rated UltraHeavy-Duty™ (UHD™) Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) from Australian subsea specialist TS Marine. The UHD™...
View ArticleGulf of Mexico as Compared with the Barents Sea and Lofoten, Norway
It is highly unlikely that a potential blowout off Lofoten could have a comparable blowout rate as the blowout on the Macondo prospect in the Gulf of Mexico. This is the conclusion of NPD´s comparison...
View ArticleAfrica to Become 3rd Largest Oil Producer, Leaving North America Behind
Africa would likely surpass North America and become the third largest oil producer, after the Middle East and Central/Eastern Europe … By: Chanel de Bruyn (Engineering News) Source:...
View ArticleStatement by BP America on Completion of MC252 Relief Well
The following statement was released by BP America Chairman and President Lamar McKay on completion of the MC252 Relief Well in the Gulf of Mexico. “Today’s completion of relief well operations on the...
View ArticleBrazil: Dril-Quip, Inc. Awarded $28 Million Contract for the Supply of Subsea...
Dril-Quip, Inc. (NYSE: DRQ) today announced that Dril-Quip do Brasil LTDA, its wholly owned subsidiary, has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $28 million for the supply of subsea wellhead...
View ArticleFalkland Islands: Desire Spuds Rachel North Well
Desire Petroleum PLC the oil and gas exploration company wholly focused on the North Falkland Basin, announces that the Rachel North 14/15-2 well was spudded at 10:40 hrs (GMT) on 12 November 2010....
View ArticleTechnip Awarded Major Offshore Contract for the Mariscal Sucre Development in...
Technip has been awarded an engineering, procurement, construction management (EPCM) contract by Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA) for the Mariscal Sucre Dragon/Patao development, offshore the...
View ArticleSingapore: Schilling Robotics Expands into Asia-Pacific and South America...
Schilling Robotics, LLC, experts in subsea systems, announced today that it has formally opened a new support center in Singapore, and has commenced construction of another support center in Brazil...
View ArticlePetrobras’ CEO Underpins Attractiveness of Latin America for Energy Market at...
Petrobras CEO, José Sergio Gabrielli de Azevedo, spoke on Tuesday (03/29) about the global energy scene during the 2011 Conference of the ARPEL – Regional Association of Oil, Gas, and Biofuels Sector...
View ArticleUSA: Black Elk Energy Acquires Multiple Gulf of Mexico Assets
Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations, LLC, (“Black Elk”), an independent oil and gas company, announced recently that it closed on its Purchase & Sale Agreement with a private equity company to...
View ArticleUSA: Helix Reports USD 41.3 Million Net Income for 2011 Second Quarter
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. reported net income of $41.3 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2011 compared with a net loss of $85.6 million, or $(0.82) per diluted...
View ArticleUSA: Bromwich to Remain at DOI after BOEM Split
The head of the U.S. offshore drilling regulator will remain at the U.S. Interior Department after his division is split into two separate By Ayesha Rascoe (Reuters) Source: Reuters ,September 18, 2011;
View ArticleAker Solutions Appoints Managers in Brazil and North America
Luis Araujo and Erik Wiik have been appointed regional managers for Aker Solutions in Brazil and North America respectively. The regional managers will develop a common Aker Solutions strategy and...
View ArticleSaipem Wins USD 600 Million Worth of Offshore Contracts in South America
Italy based Saipem has been awarded new E&C Offshore contracts in South America worth approximately $600 million. In Brazil, Saipem has been awarded an EPIC contract by Petrobras for the...
View ArticleAustralia: Saipem Bags Ichthys Project Pipeline Deal from INPEX
Italy’s Saipem has been awarded new E&C Offshore contracts worth $1.8 billion which will be carried out by the newly-built Castorone pipelay vessel. In Australia, Saipem has signed an EPCI...
View ArticleEVNT Sells Voraxial Separators for FPSO in South America
Enviro Voraxial Technology, Inc. announced today that it has received another multi-unit purchase order for its Voraxial® Separators from a South American National Oil Company. The units were recently...
View ArticleBOEM Seeks Public Opinion on Seismic Survey Activity Offshore Alaska
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced yesterday that it was seeking public input on issues that should be tackled by the bureau in preparing an Environmental Assessment for proposed...
View ArticleEMGS Appoints New President of North South America Unit
David Hicks has been appointed by EMGS to take over the role of President of the EMGS North South America business unit. He will be based in Houston, Texas and report to CEO Roar Bekker. David has an...
View ArticleDOF Signs Contract for Skandi Emerald with International Charterer in Latin...
DOF has signed a contract with an International Charterer for Skandi Emerald for operations in Latin America. The firm period of the contract is 220 days + 30 days options and commences in October...
View ArticleBarbosa Takes the Helm of BG South America
BG Group today announced that Fabio Barbosa has been appointed Chairman BG South America, reporting to Chief Executive Chris Finlayson, and has stepped down as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and...
View ArticleSeaBird Wins Contract in South America
SeaBird Exploration Plc announces that it has been awarded work for approximately USD 16 million in the South America region with the vessel Osprey Explorer. In addition, the Hawk Explorer has now...
View ArticleChevron North America E&P Gets New President
Chevron Corporation announced that Jeff Shellebarger has been named president of Chevron North America Exploration and Production Company, effective August 1, 2013. Shellebarger succeeds Gary Luquette,...
View ArticleSingapore’s Swiber Scores Five New Contracts
The Group has clinched five sizeable contracts totaling approximately US$235 million.
View ArticleHarkand Now Offers Subsea Services in Gulf of Mexico
International subsea inspection, repair, maintenance (IRM) and light construction company Harkand is expanding its global services with a renewed focus on delivering high-specification survey services...
View ArticleIHC Merwede America names VP Business Development
Dutch company IHC Merwede has strengthened its North American operations and reinforced its presence in Houston, Texas with a strategic appointment at the IHC Merwede America Corp. office. Thomas...
View ArticleAPI: 87% of U.S. waters kept off-limits for exploration
Opening new areas to offshore energy exploration and production could create nearly half a million American jobs
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