Schlumberger scoops $180million Statoil contract
Energy services giant Schlumberger has won an integrated drilling services contract with Statoil worth 1.15billion Norwegian krone ($184million).
Sound Oil revs up Badile work with site purchase
Mediterranean-focused explorer Sound Oil has agreed the terms for the purchase of land which will become the initial Badile exploration site.
Gulf Keystone fills the void with two directors
Oil explorer Gulf Keystone, who recently saw the departure of its disfavoured chief executive, has appointed two new directors to its board.
Wales launches first tidal generator
The first full-scale tidal energy generator to be deployed in Welsh waters has been unveiled by the country’s First Minister.
AnTech scoops Lundin coiled tubing job
Energy solutions firm AnTech has won an underbalanced coiled tubing drilling (CTUBD) contract from Lundin Petroleum.
Leni pays up MOG fraud case costs
The fraud case drawn up against Mediterranean Oil and Gas (MOG) has now come to a close as rival Leni Gas & Oil paid up all the remaining legal costs of the trial.
Barryroe buys more time with extension
The operator of the Barryroe oil discovery in the North Celtic Sea, offshore Ireland, has secured a one-year extension to the licence as it hopes to make a breakthrough find.
Geoforce moves into Europe with Aberdeen HQ
Texas-based asset management company Geoforce has set up its first European headquarters by opening an office in Aberdeen.
EnerMech poaches Haliburton veteran for ME job
Energy service firm EnerMech has appointed Haliburton’s senior boss as its regional director for the Middle East and Caspian region.
Optimus wins training contracts in North Sea and Asia
Oil and gas consultant Optimus Seventh Generation has won two safety training contracts as it targets expansion into the North Sea maritime sector.
Lundin completes Malaysian appraisal
Oil explorer Lundin Petroleum has completed the first well in its 2014 Malaysian drilling campaign with “positive” results.
First Bonga North West well starts production
The first well at the Bonga North West development, offshore Nigeria, has started producing oil, operator Shell has reported.
Fugro tasked with Malaysian airliner search
Dutch engineering group Fugro has won a contract to search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight, the MH370.
Petrofac extends support contract with GDF Suez UK
Oil and gas services provider Petrofac has renewed its integrated services contract (ISC) with GDF Suez, sealing long-term cooperation between the two firms in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS).
Proserv targets further expansion with two new VPs
Aberdeenshire energy service firm Proserv has appointed two new vice presidents in a bid to strengthen its position for further global growth.
Aggreko reports “good growth” in first half of year
Scottish temporary power firm Aggreko has reported "good underlying growth" despite a drop in trading profit in the first half of the year.
Good Energy sells Norfolk farm
Renewable power supplier Good Energy Group has sold its 49.9MW solar site at West Raynham, near Fakenham, Norfolk.
BW Offshore secures Catcher credit facility
Floating production ship contractor BW Offshore has completed facility documentation for a new $800million credit facility for the firm's share in the Catcher development.
JKX revises Ukrainian operations amid tax hike
Exploration firm JKX Oil & Gas is set to reconsider its operations in Ukraine following the passing of an emergency budget legislation by the country’s government.
Shanahan scoops lucrative Saudi job
Power generation firm Shanahan Engineering has won a “multi-million dollar” contract for the Yanbu project in Saudi Arabia.
Workplace discrimination on SPE’s agenda with new event
The Society of Petroleum Engineers’ (SPE) Aberdeen arm will host a world-first event in October to discuss workplace discrimination in the oil and gas industry.
BP appoints Bank of England director to finance role
BP has appointed the executive director for stability strategy and risk at the Bank of England as its new group chief economist.
Fourth Goudron well the best so far, Leni says
The latest drill in the 30-well development programme of the Goudron field in Trinidad has been hailed as the best one so far by its operator, Leni Gas & Oil (LGO).
AGR fuels Max’s development plans with $62.5million investment
Kazakhstan-focused explorer Max Petroleum has raised net cash of around $62.5million by selling 51% of its share capital to AGR Energy.
Bowleven concludes Etinde acquisition
Edinburgh-based explorer Bowleven has concluded the award process for the Etinde permit in Cameroon.