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Blocks nominated for next Norwegian offshore licensing round

Thirty-seven companies have nominated blocks for inclusion in Norway’s 22nd licensing round.

Federal judge sides with Signal International, denies class certification

Signal International L.L.C. has received news of a complete victory in the case pending in the Eastern District of Louisiana with regard to class certification of claims alleging human trafficking,...

Ramboll strengthens Qatar consultancy role

Ramboll Oil & Gas has won a contract to provide consultancy services offshore northeast Qatar.

Statoil joins Cairn in two exploration licenses offshore Greenland

Statoil has acquired 30.625% working interest in Cairn Energy’s Pitu license in Baffin Bay offshore western Greenland.

Petrobras sets production records in 2011

Petrobras’ average oil and natural gas output in Brazil reached a record volume of 2,376,359 boe/d in 2011.

Review for NW Europe emergency response

Six national oil and gas trade associations are strengthening their emergency response arrangements for offshore northwest Europe.

Shell extends West Navigator contract

North Atlantic Drilling has been awarded an 18-month contract extension for the drillship West Navigator by A/S Norske Shell.

Tullow, Shell team to tackle frontier plays

Tullow Oil has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Shell to collaborate in frontier exploration in selected regions and geological plays around the Atlantic basin.

Sercel acquires Geophysical Research

CGGVeritas subsidiary Sercel has acquired the assets of Geophysical Research Co LLC.

Swire Oilfield Services opens office in Singapore

Swire Oilfield Services has established an Asia-Pacific regional headquarters in Singapore.