Coronavirus

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The Veslefrikk field in the North Sea.
Coronavirus

COVID resurgence leads to temporary work changes offshore Norway

Feb. 11, 2022
The Petroleum Safety Authority has introduced temporary measures to help facilities offshore Norway cope with rising pressures associated with the Omicron variant.
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The FPSO Energean Power at the Admiralty Yard in Singapore.
Field Development

Energean addressing Karish FPSO yard issue

Jan. 22, 2021
First gas from the Karish field offshore Israel could be delayed if COVID-19 restrictions continue to slow construction progress.
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Coronavirus

Offshore helicopter demand to increase next year

Dec. 7, 2020
Global demand for helicopter transport to offshore facilities plunged in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report from Rystad Energy.
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Coronavirus

Offshore associations support COVID-19 protocols

Dec. 1, 2020
IMO member states have endorsed a framework of protocols developed by the shipping industry to assist safe crew change and travel under current conditions.
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Australia & New Zealand

COVID-19 cuts Australia’s oil and gas workforce by one-quarter

Nov. 17, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a loss of more than 28,000 oil and gas jobs in Australia this year, according to Rystad Energy.
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Coronavirus

OTC 2021 postponed to mid-August

Nov. 16, 2020
The Offshore Technology Conference board of directors has postponed the 2021 event to Aug. 16-19 due to the ongoing challenges presented by COVID-19.