Applus RTD and Delta SubSea launch new ROV deepwater inspection tool
Applus RTD and Delta SubSea have teamed up to launch a new ROV deepwater inspection tool for non-piggable pipelines.
Safety pioneer Carl Arne Carlsen recognised at OTC dinner
Safety pioneer Carl Arne Carlsen was awarded the Distinguished Individual Achievement Award at this year’s OTC dinner.
Senergy wins additional Cygnus work
Senergy’s Survey & GeoEngineering (Senergy S&G) group was awarded a major contract to support GDF SUEZ E&P UK Ltd during the next stage for the Cygnus gas project.
China’s rig relocation branded ‘illegal’
China’s plan to shift its first deep-water drilling rig into the disputed South China Sea has been branded illegal.
Chevron’s earnings hit by unplanned downtime and adverse weather
Chevron today reported its first quarter earnings of $4.5billion down from last year’s $6.2bn.
Shell signs on to project aimed at extending North Sea’s life
Industry heavyweight Shell has joined a research project aimed at investigating mechanisms for creating a CO2 driven enhanced oil recovery (CO2-EOR) industry in the North Sea.
Video: Bibby Offshore completes its largest ever refit package
Bibby Offshore has completed its largest ever refit package. The Bibby Polaris underwent a massive overhaul as part of a five year class renewal and maintenance period.
LR Senergy chief executive calls for urgent action to avoid drilling crisis
The chief executive of a major energy services company has called for immediate action to tackle the drilling crisis. James McCallum, who heads LR Senergy, warned oil and gas productivity will drop if the sector doesn’t tackle the drilling skills shortage.
Falcon agrees farm-out for unconventional Australian basin
Falcon Oil & Gas has agreed a farm-out deal for its unconventional Beetaloo Basin in Australia.
Colombian government and indigenous group strike deal over damaged pipeline
A Colombian oil pipeline crippled by a bomb attack is expected to come back online, after the government and an indigenous group agreed a deal.
Oil and gas anchors Fluor’s financial results
Despite record oil and gas activity, Fluor Corporations were stunted by downturn elsewhere in the business.
Fugro GEOS takes lead role in carbon capture security project
Fugro has teamed up with Sonardyne for a three-year Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) project to develop a marine robotics carbon dioxide (CO2) monitoring system.
Police storm Greenpeace vessel trying to prevent Artic delivery
Greenpeace’s bid to prevent first oil from Russia’s new Artic platform have been scampered.
Wood Group lands $3.2m contract from the National Grid
Wood Group GTS landed a $3.2million contract from the National Grid to provide gas icon governor control system upgrades to nine Rolls-Royce Avon gas turbines.
Waiters serve up safety melody at UK Oil & Gas Industry Safety Awards
The 2014 UK Oil & Gas Safety Awards got off to an unusual start, causing some confusion on the event floor.
Neste Oil signs credit syndicate worth EUR 1.5bn
Neste Oil has signed a revolving credit facility worth EUR 1.5billion.
OMV expands onshore portfolio in Madagascar
OMV has expanded its onshore Madagascar portfolio in line with its overarching upstream growth strategy.
AGR Reservoir Management appoints senior geologist
AGR Reservoir Management strengthens its sub-surface department with the appointment of principal geologist Steve Adams.
First hydrocarbons flow from Dana’s Western Isles Development
Dana Petroleum has reached a major milestone confirming first hydrocarbons have flowed from its flagship project.
Aker Solutions splits in two
Aker Solutions ASA has split in two in a bid to reduce costs and bolster its subsea and engineering services.
Cuadrilla returns to Balcombe fracking
Energy company Cuadrilla is to return to the West Sussex village which was at the centre of high-profile anti-fracking protests last summer.
UK’s support for nuclear is growing, survey finds
The use of nuclear power to generate electricity in the UK is attracting growing support from the public, an official survey has revealed.
Copter lands safely following gearbox issue scare
An offshore helicopter has landed safely after a warning light came on mid-flight.
End in sight for Iraq pipeline dispute
Months of bitter disputes between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and Iraqi authorities over pumping oil from the region look to come to close.
BP posts profits dip
BP has posted falling profits for its first quarter results. Higher output from the North Sea were offset by lower production elsewhere and reduced refinery earnings.