Second XLE class super jack-up handed over to Maersk early
Keppel FELS has delivered the second of three sister jack-up rigs, the XLE-2 to Maersk Drilling, on budget and seven days ahead of schedule.
Latest US research on shale wells sounds alarm
In the US, natural-gas production from shale rock has increased by more than 700% since 2007. Yet scientists still do not fully understand the industry's effects on nature and wildlife, according to a report in the US journal Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment.
EU branded forest stripper in the US
Europe is being blamed for stripping forests in the US to feed its growing and voracious appetite for wood pellet fuels in the name of so-called sustainable energy.
Video: Jeremy Cresswell tests new EBS
Over the past several weeks, thousands of offshore workers have been put through short courses to get familiar with the new Category A compliant Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System (CA-EBS) mandated by the Civil Aviation Authority following its inquiry into North Sea helicopter safety.
New E&P company takes the North Sea stage with $500m war-chest
A brand new North Sea exploration and production company Siccar Point Energy has been set up by a team led by Jonathan Roger, ex of Centrica and Venture Production, with a $500million war-chest.
US bureau set to overhaul risk management and bonding rules offshore
The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is looking for public input as it considers modernising its antiquated risk management programme and bonding regulations for oil and gas operations on the US Outer Continental Shelf.
Korean genius tackles fag end of energy technology
A group of scientists from South Korea have converted used-cigarette butts into a high-performing material that could be integrated into computers, handheld devices, electrical vehicles and wind turbines to store energy.
Norway mounts drilling & well efficiency quest
The pressure for more cost efficient drilling and better well technology is at an all-time high, which is why Norway has launched its Drilling and Well centre for Improved Recovery.
Bristow invests £3.2m in safety – Snap-on kit to be rolled out globally
Bristow Helicopters has introduced the latest tool-tracking technology to its maintenance teams as part of the company's ongoing drive to improve aircraft safety.
MIT scientists getting steamed up about carbon-based dream material
A new, relatively low-cost material structure capable of generating steam from water by absorbing solar energy and which has been developed at MIT in the US is already attracting considerable attention, including for desalination.
ONS: Firm increases Brage field production 13-fold
Bernd Schrimpf, managing direvtor of Wintershall Norge, said the Norway had become especially important to the group’s plans.
ONS: Wintershall boss spells out critical value of North Sea to Europe
The North Sea is of critical importance to Europe’s energy security and transition and must be nurtured, the head of exploration of German petroleum company Wintershall has warned.
ONS: Taking the travel costs bull by the horns
Travel management technology for the offshore energy sector could offer as much cost saving to oil and gasfield operators as does the use of remote operation of platforms.
ONS: Norway’s National IOR Centre to simulate extended oil recovery techniques
More than 50 % of the oil in existing fields on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) cannot be produced with current methods, either because the oil is immobile or because the chosen injection strategies lead to insufficient sweep efficiency.
ONS: New North Sea E&P junior launched with $525m war-chest
A new oil junior, Origo Exploration, has been launched in Stavanger to target opportunities in the Norwegian and UK sectors of the North West Europe Continental Shelf.
Opinion: Jeremy Cresswell responds to Sir Ian
Energy Voice’s broadcast of Sir Ian Wood’s view on the Scottish independence set a new record for viewing on this site. That’s hardly surprising given his standing in the UK and wider international oil and gas industry.
Jeremy Cresswell – “A missed opportunity”
Last week, Bristow Helicopters got in touch with us full of enthusiasm.
It’s a well of a challenge for WCI’s Swindle
Safe and effective well control must be fundamental to drilling for hydrocarbons. Yes?
Scots firm develops tubulars internal coatings game changer for oil and gas
A Scottish company that has made a significant success out of the development and application of anti-corrosion coatings to oilfield tubulars has developed what could prove an industry game-changer.
FMC teams with four oil firms for subsea technologies push
FMC Technologies has signed an agreement that establishes a joint industry project with four oil companies . . . Anadarko, BP, ConocoPhillips and Shell . . . for the purpose of jointly developing a new generation of deepwater subsea production equipment and systems.
IHC rolls out mega-trencher
IHC Merwede, now known as Royal IHC, has unveiled the world's first four-tracked subsea trencher, specifically developed for shallow water operations and targeted towards cable burial in offshore windfarms.
ETI launches second bio-initiative within a week
The UK's Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) is launching a new project in its bioenergy programme - Techno-economic assessment of Biomass pre-processing.
RGU engineering student selected for award scheme
A student at Robert Gordon University (RGU) has been selected for a prestigious award scheme aimed at helping the most promising young engineers achieve their full potential.
Paragon sets its own course after Noble spin-out
Noble Corporation's board has approved the spin-off of Paragon Offshore, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Noble, through a pro rata distribution of an aggregate of 84,753,393 Paragon ordinary shares to the holders of Noble ordinary shares.
UK’s onshore licensing mega-gamble
On July 28, the UK government launched its biggest ever onshore energy car boot sale . . . approaching half the land area of the British Isles with its population of 60million or so souls.