Chevron sanctions $7.5billion Jack/St Malo development
Chevron has sanctioned the go-ahead for $7.5billion Jack/St Malo, one of the most important developments yet attempted in the US Gulf of Mexico.
Still need to get safety priorities right
Safety is still not being accorded a high enough priority in the North Sea, according to the CEO of change management specialist Optimus Seventh Generation.
Commissioning specialist sees robust future as turnover rockets
Commissioning management specialist qedi expects its turnover for the current year (2010) to come in at £48million, and that 2011 will see a further lift of 35-40% to as much as £67million for the company.
Major global offshore wind market becoming a reality
Offshore wind has gained a significant level of political support over the past 12 months, with the UK leading the way in project awards.
‘Green patent pools’ call to secure renewables boost
A SENIOR legal adviser to the renewables sector has called on the government to take the lead in creating an intellectual property (IP) pool, to strengthen the international competitiveness of Scottish companies.
Growing industry confidence heralds high turn-out at forthcoming PILOT Share Fair
To support and develop the capabilities and capacity of the UK supply chain, Oil & Gas UK runs a wide range of activities including the annual PILOT Share Fair, which takes place in Aberdeen.
National oil companies going ‘global’
With the £1.7billion takeover of Aberdeen-based Dana Petroleum by the Korean National Oil Company (KNOC) now all but complete, the purchase sheds light on an increasing phenomenon in oil and gas - the growing prevalence of National Oil Companies (NOCs).
The end of UK GAAP as we know it?
It looks like the end is nigh for UK GAAP as we know it.
OPEC’s 50th birthday
OPEC - the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries - is celebrating its 50th anniversary, having been established in September 1960. It is therefore an opportune time to review its achievements.
Hydrasun student wins regional Environmental Placement Programme award
A STUDENT working at oilfield services company Hydrasun has won a regional Environmental Placement Programme (EPP) award, run by the Business Environment Partnership in Scotland.
Young blood flows into offshore sector
THE offshore industry is still battling its reputation for having a middle-aged workforce with periodic research persistently highlighting the need to encourage more under-24s into the sector.
Windfarm developer to fund Adam Smith apprenticeships
THE developer of a windfarm to be located on a former opencast coal mine site has committed £2million to fund renewables-related apprentice training at Fife's Adam Smith College.
Sharkskin for airplanes, ships and wind energy plants
TO LOWER the fuel consumption of airplanes and ships, it is necessary to reduce their flow resistance, or drag.
Using the rays of the sun to convert sea- to drinking water
MANY of the world's remote areas with water shortages also have three things in abundance - sun, wind and sea.
The sky is the limit for efficient air travel of the future
LESS noise, less exhaust, less refuse - air travel of the future is expected to be quieter, cleaner and more environmentally friendly.
Island steps on the gas with new offshore supply boats
Island Offshore is to expand its fleet of Rolls-Royce UT776 class platform supply vessels with more of the same type.
First of two construction super-sisters delivered to Global of Houston
GLOBAL Industries has taken delivery of the first of two deep-water derrick pipelay vessels from Keppel Singmarine, Singapore.
Saudi Aramco in oily wastewater breakthrough
SAUDI Aramco is to commercialise a new technology for the inexpensive treatment of oily wastewater by teaming up with Siemens Water Technologies.
ITF facilitates funding for global geo-quest
Researchers from the Fault Analysis Group at University College Dublin are analysing data from the best geological outcrops in the world and undertaking flow and mechanical modelling in a project that aims to improve the petroleum industry's understanding of fault-related reservoir compartmentalisation.
Offshore medics – how they safeguard your health
If you are working offshore you'll probably have had some contact with the medic based on the installation, but have you ever wondered exactly where they come from, what their full role is and what training they require?
Just one E&A well start for September
SEPTEMBER - what a contrast; not quite at month end and only one E&A well new-start has been reported during the month.
New premium drilling units join global fleet
The super-drillship Platinum Explorer is on track for delivery from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), South Korea in November, according to Vantage Drilling.
Gazprom finds more gas off Sakhalin Island
GAZPROM has made a major new gas find offshore Sakhalin Island in the Russian Far East.
EMGS gets money for 3D electro-magnetic survey project
NORWEGIAN company Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) has secured industry funding for a joint project to accelerate the use of 3D electromagnetic (EM) data in exploration and production.
Noreco gets clearance to drill Svaneogle
THE Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) has granted Norwegian Energy Company (Noreco) clearance to use the semi-submersible West Alpha for exploration work offshore Norway.