Transocean Leader and Paul B Loyd Jr rigs to join Dolphin Drilling fleet in Q1
Dolphin Drilling (OSLO: DDRIL) has said two North Sea rigs will join its growing fleet in the first quarter of next year.
Rigs & Vessels
Awilco Drilling emerges victorious over Singapore yard Keppel in $43m case
Awilco, which currently has no assets, told Energy Voice it is reviewing investment opportunities.
‘Pivotal’ work on Western Isles FPSO is happy landing for Apollo
The Aberdeen firm has won a multi-million-pound North Sea deal from Neo Energy.
Serica Energy acquires 30% interest in Greater Buchan Area from Jersey Oil and Gas
Serica Energy (LON: SQZ) has announced it will acquire a 30% non-operated interest in the North Sea's Greater Buchan Area development from Jersey Oil and Gas (JOG).
North Sea FPSO shut down as HSE warns of ‘serious risk’ over mooring lines
Operator Bluewater Energy said it had made a precautionary shutdown of the Haewene Brim FPSO prior to the HSE warning and is now addressing the issues.
Spirit Energy adds Appleton field well to Well-Safe Defender scope
Aberdeen-based well decommissioning specialists Well-Safe Solutions have signed an agreement with Spirit Energy, adding another well to its current plug and abandonment campaign.
Shell expects Penguins FPSO arrival in 2024, Jackdaw awaits court decision
Shell expects its Penguins FPSO to arrive in the UK North Sea in 2024 with start-up expected the same year, a spokesperson told Energy Voice.
Former Awilco Drilling CEO Jon Bryce joins rig firm Dolphin
Comes as Dolphin Drilling is due to announce a new acquisition “in a matter of weeks”.
Diamond Offshore secures $240m contract awards led by BP and Taqa UK deals
Ocean GreatWhite rig to continue existing contract with BP until August 2024 while Ocean Patriot will commence a new deal with Taqa in early 2025.
2020 Norway emergency helicopter landing caused by washer left in gearbox
An emergency helicopter landing in Stavanger in 2020 was caused by a misplaced washer left in its gearbox, the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSA) has found.
Industry says parts shortage affecting North Sea helicopters not a safety concern
"At the most extreme it has meant that some operators were not able to fly their intended programme", said one analyst
Around 200 Odfjell workers on Equinor and TAQA installations to be balloted on strike action
Around 200 Odfjell Technology (FRA: ND4) offshore workers will be balloted on strike action in a dispute over working rotas and paid annual leave.
Aberdeen’s Seacroft Marine Consultants announces management buyout
Aberdeen's Seacroft Marine Consultants has announced a management buyout, with company director Jennifer Fraser to step down after 27 years with the firm.
‘Incredible milestone’: TotalEnergies boss pays tribute to 30 years at Gryphon
TotalEnergies’ UK head has paid tribute to 30 years of operations at the North Sea’s Gryphon Alpha FPSO.
Former North Sea FPSO Voyageur Spirit set for Africa redeployment
A former North Sea floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel owned by Altera Infrastructure is set to be redeployed to Africa as part of a 15-year agreement.
Royal opening for £420m Port of Aberdeen expansion
The Port of Aberdeen’s “transformational” £420 million expansion project has been officially opened by The Princess Royal on Friday, September 22.
Harland & Wolff pins focus on growth and renewable partnerships
“Like all businesses, we face challenges - from procurement cycles to wage and energy inflation - but the worst of the inflationary effects would appear now to be behind us, and we look forward to increasing our margins as we build out our rapidly growing order book.”
Fluor pays out millions over ‘improper accounting’ on Shell Penguins FPSO
The SEC highlighted problems with the subcontractor bid, which was handling fabrication of the Shell Penguins FPSO.
Maersk Supply Service to axe 130 UK jobs amid restructuring
According to the company website, Maersk Supply Service's sole UK office is in Aberdeen.
Bumi Armada profits dip on production issues at Kraken FPSO
Major production issues at the North Sea Kraken FPSO have hit vessel owner Bumi Armada in the group's pocket.
‘The scale of this beast is unbelievable’ – what is the world’s second largest crane vessel doing off Aberdeenshire?
There are no shortage of vessels to be seen off the coast of Aberdeen, but there’s one in particular that currently stands out from the rest.
North Sea rig rates lower ‘than the rest of the world’, says Borr Drilling CEO
A top drilling firm has bemoaned the low fees contractors are receiving for leasing their rigs in the North Sea.
Valaris Norway rig departs Dundee for Neo Energy North Sea decom job
A Valaris rig is heading for the Southern North Sea ahead of embarking on a decommissioning campaign for Neo Energy.
Penguins FPSO unlikely to head for North Sea before next year, says Shell CEO
Those eagerly awaiting the arrival of Shell’s (LON: SHEL) first new manned vessel in the UK for 30 years will have to wait a little longer after a delay to sailaway was confirmed.
Worker suffers ‘serious’ injuries after gas release on North Sea drilling rig
As a result the accident Norwegian contractor Island Drilling has been hit with an improvement notice.