General – Cut Jobs
Oil and gas producer Harbour Energy is set to cut 250 jobs, approximately a quarter of the workforce at its UK unit based in Aberdeen.
[Read more…] about Harbour Energy cuts UK workforce by a quarterProduction start-up Merakes East field
Fossil Energy – Indonesia
Eni has started gas production from the Merakes East field, in the Kutei basin, offshore Indonesia.
[Read more…] about Production start-up Merakes East fieldSeatrium scoops LNG vessel conversion prize
General – Conversion
Seatrium in Singapore has won a contract to convert Hoegh Evi’s LNG carrier Hoegh Gandria into a liquefied natural gas floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU).
[Read more…] about Seatrium scoops LNG vessel conversion prizePreparations for Verdande startup offshore mid-Norway
Fossil Energy – Verdande Field
Equinor has authorization from the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) to use some of the new facilities related to the Verdande Field subsea development in the Norwegian Sea.
[Read more…] about Preparations for Verdande startup offshore mid-NorwayAker BP gets drilling permit from NOD
Fossil Energy – Drilling
The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has granted Aker BP ASA drilling permit for wellbore 25/1-14 A, 25/1-14 B and 25/1-14 C in production licence 873 B.
[Read more…] about Aker BP gets drilling permit from NODMetrology and Hydraulic System for Fengmiao 1 OWF
Wind Energy – PPT
Seatools from the Netherlands has been awarded a contract by CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering (CDWE) for the design, engineering, and delivery of the metrology and control system for the Pre-Piling Template (PPT) at the Fengmiao 1 Offshore Wind Farm in Taiwan.
[Read more…] about Metrology and Hydraulic System for Fengmiao 1 OWF£40bn investment potential for Scots offshore wind
Wind Energy – Scotland
According to a new report commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Scotland’s offshore wind sector holds an investment potential of over £40 billion, with the region positioned to become the country’s main development hub and a key job creator through to 2040.
[Read more…] about £40bn investment potential for Scots offshore windErik-Jan Bijvank steps down as Fugro’s Group Director
General – Fugro
Erik-Jan Bijvank will be stepping down as Fugro’s Group Director for Europe and Africa to pursue opportunities outside the company, effective as of today.
[Read more…] about Erik-Jan Bijvank steps down as Fugro’s Group DirectorAustralia halts Santos drilling campaign
Fossil Energy – Barossa Gas Field
Australia’s offshore energy regulator has halted Santos drilling campaign at the Barossa gas field over concerns regarding the safety of drilling equipment.
[Read more…] about Australia halts Santos drilling campaignFive-year agreement for ARO Drilling
Fossil Energy – Drilling
ARO Drilling signed a five-year agreement with Saudi Aramco to extend five offshore drilling jack up rigs.
[Read more…] about Five-year agreement for ARO Drilling