MMS approves Cascade, Chinook development plan
The MMS has approved the Petrobras-operated Cascade and Chinook development plan, which calls for deployment of the first FPSO in the US Gulf of Mexico.
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Subsea 7, 2H Offshore launch new deepwater riser design
Subsea 7 in collaboration with 2H Offshore has launched a new deepwater riser design, the Grouped SLOR.
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Statoil VP sees cooperation as the key to success
Einar M. Jensen, Statoil's vice president of development and projects in the Gulf of Mexico, addressed web cast attendees at the Deep Offshore Technology conference Wednesday, Nov. 29.
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SBM, FMC support disconnectable solution for first FPSO in Gulf of Mexico
SBM and FMC both shared an opportunistic outlook for the use of disconnectable turret moored FPSOs in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico.
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Floating, subsea production increase as fixed installations decline
Operators worldwide currently are installing, or planning to install, greater numbers of floating platforms and subsea projects than in previous years.
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Pogo to divest mature, non-core assets
Pogo Producing Co. intends to divest certain non-strategic oil and gas properties located in the Gulf of Mexico, south and east Texas, south Louisiana, the Permian Basin and Texas panhandle, and in western Canada.
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Phoenix FPU risers LOI released
An LOI for the flexible risers and jumpers for the GoM Phoenix project in 670 m of water was sent from Energy Resource Technology GOM Inc. to Wellstream International Ltd.
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Amberjack resumes production
Stone Energy Corp. has restarted production at the Mississippi Canyon block 109 Amberjack platform following repairs and rerouting of the oil pipeline damaged during Hurricane Katrina in August 2005.
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Mars TLP production exceeding pre-Katrina levels
Shell E&P confirms that the Mars TLP, which was heavily damaged during Hurricane Katrina in 2005, is currently producing 190,000 boe/d, which is a 20% increase over pre-Katrina levels.
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Extending the design life of an FPSO through cathodic protection
Operators have been using FPSOs for long-term field developments for a number of years.
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Cabot to sell GoM properties to Phoenix Exploration
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its offshore portfolio and its south Louisiana properties to Phoenix Exploration Co. LP.
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Woodside to bid for acquisition of Energy Partners
Woodside Petroleum Ltd's subsidiary, ATS Inc., plans to tender an official takeover offer for Energy Partners Ltd (EPL).
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Anadarko completes acquisition of Kerr-McGee
Anadarko has completed the acquisition of Kerr-McGee Corp. in an all-cash transaction totaling $16.4 billion, or $70.50 per Kerr-McGee share, plus the assumption of net debt and other liabilities estimated at $1.6 billion.
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Laser-based gas sensors keep moisture out of pipelines
Because natural gas produced at the wellhead often contains contaminants, including water, it must be cleaned and brought to "Pipeline Quality" before it can be safely delivered to high-pressure, long-distance pipelines.
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Floater specialist building fleet for global expansion
Delivering the Ku-Maloob-Zaap FPSO to Pemex will be a milestone for Bergesen Worldwide Offshore.
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Jack partners reviewing well test results
Partners in the Chevron-operated Jack discovery are reviewing the well's production test results.
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Noble closes on GoM asset sale
Noble Energy, Inc. closes on the previously announced $625 million sale of its Gulf of Mexico shelf assets to Coldren Resources LP.
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Kerr-McGee opens discussions with DOI over royalty disagreement
Kerr-McGee says it has agreed to open discussions with the US Department of the Interior over disagreement on royalty relief under the Deep Water Royalty Relief Act of 1995.
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EPL, Stone agree to $2.2 billion merger
A merger agreement has been reached by Energy Partners Ltd. and Stone Energy Corp. valued at $2.2 billion whereby EPL would acquire all the outstanding shares of Stone.
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Pemex makes safety upgrade decision for platforms
Mexican NOC Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) has purchased 11 Triconex safety instrumented systems from Invensys Process Systems as part of an operations, safety, and security upgrade in major offshore projects.
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Mars production resumes
Shell Exploration & Production Company has resumed partial production from its Mars TLP. Mars is the largest producing platform in the Gulf of Mexico
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AMC-Sonsub win mooring and riser installation contract
Bergesen Worldwide (BW) Offshore awarded Aker Marine Contractors, in partnership with Sonsub Ltd, a contract for installation of a mooring and riser system for an FPSO slated for deployment in the Mexican sector of the Gulf of Mexico.
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Petrobras takes FPSO to US officials
Petrobras, the MMS, and US Coast Guard are actively discussing the possibility of deploying an FPSO in the US Gulf of Mexico.
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E&P experience and innovation distinguish OTC.06
Those who have participated in previous years’ Offshore Technology Conferences are well aware of the benefits delivered by an event such as this. Newcomers will quickly discover the breadth of knowledge and experience offered by over 300 technical sessions, more than 2,000 exhibitors, and the 50,000 or so attendees.
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System optimizes blending of heavy crude aboard FPSO
The development of new oil reserves, often containing heavy crude, is driving operators and suppliers to develop innovative solutions to optimize investment and production costs.
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