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Inpex extends Ichthys gig for Solstad vessel duo
Normand Scorpion vessel; Source: Solstad Offshore Norwegian offshore shipowner Solstad Offshore has received a contract extension from Inpex for the provision of two anchor handlers to support...
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Trump looking to loosen safety rules for Arctic Ocean drilling
In a last-ditch effort to open up more acreage for offshore drilling, the Trump administration proposed to loosen Obama-era safety regulations for the oil industry in the Arctic Ocean off Alaska. With...
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BW Offshore avoids liquidation of New Zealand FPSO owner after gov’t agrees...
FPSO owner BW Offshore has reached an agreement with the government of New Zealand to cover the costs of continued operations of the stranded FPSO Umuroa. FPSO Umuroa; Source: BW Offshore As a result,...
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Talos high bidder for two Gulf of Mexico blocks
Oil and gas company Talos Energy was the high bidder on two deepwater blocks in the recent Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Federal Lease Sale 256, held on 18 November. Talos said on Friday that it...
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Seadrill boosts backlog with new deals but plans for recycling spree
Offshore drilling contractor Seadrill has added approximately $52 million to its backlog following the end of the third quarter of 2020. Seadrill is also looking to manage its rig count by recycling...
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MacGregor makes Lingshui 17-2 deliveries
Courtesy: MacGregor MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has delivered the riser pull-in system for the Lingshui 17-2 platform, owned and operated by CNOOC. The Lingshui 17-2 platform is the world’s first...
View ArticleEquinor told to fix issues on two Norwegian projects
Norwegian offshore safety agency, the Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA), has found nonconformities following audits of the Equinor-operated Johan Castberg and Kristin projects in Norway. The PSA on...
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Repsol Sinopec preparing for decommissioning of UK North Sea field
Oil and gas company Repsol Sinopec has received approval from the UK authorities for preparation work scopes plan relating to the decommissioning of the Fulmar and Auk North installations located in...
View ArticleAker Solutions gets maintenance and modifications job from Equinor in Brazil
Oilfield services provider Aker Solutions has won a framework agreement with Equinor to provide maintenance and modifications services at the Peregrino field, offshore Brazil. The contract has a fixed...
View ArticleOdfjell Drilling firms up two contract awards with Equinor
Offshore drilling contractor Odfjell Drilling has firmed up contract awards with Equinor for drilling operations on two projects in Norway. The first contract is related to the Johan Sverdrup Phase 2...
View ArticleAqualisBraemar to buy LOC in support of energy transition efforts
AqualisBraemar has entered into an agreement to acquire a 100 per cent of the shares in LOC Group, creating an even more complete service provider to the upstream oil and gas industry. AqualisBraemar...
View ArticleEquinor secures life extension for North Sea gas project
Norwegian oil and gas company Equinor has received consent from the country’s offshore safety agency for the life extension of the Tune and Tune Sør (South) developments located in the North Sea off...
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TAQA gains approval for decommissioning plans for North Sea topsides
Oil and gas company TAQA Bratani has received approval from the UK authorities for its drafts decommissioning programs for the Tern and North Cormorant platform topsides, located in the UK North Sea....
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BP sells London HQ for nearly $332 million
Following reports that BP is preparing to sell its London headquarters, the oil major has now entered into an agreement for the sale of the HQ for £250.1 million (about $331.9 million) in cash as well...
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Norway: October oil output hit by strike action
Norway’s oil production in October 2020 was below forecast by the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) due to effects of strike action during the month as well as maintenance operations on some...
View ArticleTurkey takes more time for seismic ops in disputed Mediterranean area
Turkey is extending its seismic survey operations in the disputed area of the eastern Mediterranean by nearly a week, a move which could add more tension to already strained relations between Turkey...
View ArticleCreditors allow Seadrill suspension of pay under leases for three rigs
While trying to restructure its debt, offshore drilling contractor Seadrill has managed to agree on the suspension of payments with creditors related to leasing arrangements for three drilling rigs...
View ArticleBankruptcy court approves Noble’s reorganization plan
Offshore drilling contractor Noble Holding Corporation has received approval from a bankruptcy court for its reorganization plan. Noble Corp. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to restructure...
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Total selects two Maersk Drilling rigs for Suriname campaign
Maersk Drilling has received a Conditional Letter of Award (CLOA) from Total for the supply of two deepwater rigs for operations offshore Suriname. Maersk Developer semi-sub rig; Source: Maersk...
View ArticleArcher nets five-year deal for services on Aker BP platforms
Oilfield services provider Archer has secured a five-year contract from Aker BP for the provision of platform drilling operations and maintenance services on the Ula and Valhall installations in the...
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