Although the successful design and implementation of an FPSO on a project is a result of a multitude of decisions and tradeoffs for the operator, experience has proven that using...
Changing UK continental shelf dynamics offer an invaluable window of opportunity. With decommissioning scheduled to occur over a longer timeline, the country can build on existing...
Gabon is offering 35 blocks over wide-ranging water depths under the country’s 12th Offshore Licensing Round. Four geophysical contractors have put together 3D and 2D seismic ...
Aker Solutions has developed a method for manufacturing large power umbilicals that voids the frequent interruptions for splicing that traditionally have slowed down the process...
While much of the offshore industry is slowly rebounding, the seismic vessel survey market continues to be challenging for those contractors that still remain active. And that...
Various offshore exploration wells planned this year could lead to ‘elephant’ finds, according to consultant Rystad Energy. “Renewed optimism in exploration activities is anticipated...
In January, 55 rig contracts were confirmed, according to Evercore ISI’s latest “Offshore Rig Market Snapshot.” This is up 19 from a year ago for the fifth highest monthly total...
Total, Ørsted, renewable major, and Elicio, a renewable energy producer preselected by the French Energy Regulatory Commission, announce the creation of an industrial consortium...
Telford Offshore has acquired a DP-3 pipelay and accommodation vessel and six offshore support vessels. Maersk Supply Service has completed its fleet renewal program with the ...
2H Offshore has launched a joint industry project with Anadarko, BP, and Shell to develop top tension riser reassessment and life extension guidance. TechnipFMC has received EPCI...
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will offer 78 million acres in a region-wide lease sale in March. Lease Sale 252 will include all available unleased areas in federal waters...
The recent final investment decision (FID) for the Eni-operated Merakes gas discovery in Indonesia has set the ball rolling for getting projects sanctioned from the country’s ...
The offshore rig market experienced modest improvements across every category during January. The total number of jackups, semis, and drillships under contract grew by two units...
The consensus view of many industry analysts is the subsea sector is leading the offshore growth cycle, with tree orderbooks swelling to levels not seen in years as operators ...
Service companies, offshore operators, and drilling contractors need to collaborate more effectively to curb offshore operating expenditures, while at the same time improving ...
HWCG, a deepwater oil and gas emergency response consortium for the US Gulf of Mexico, has commissioned Magma Global to qualify m-pipe for a 350°F (177°C), 15,000-psig rated riser...
Ampelmann, an offshore access solutions and services provider, has seen a rise in the demand for its technology to enable the safe and efficient transfer of personnel, utilities...
Sparrows has developed WindMaster, a new type of crane adapted for the construction needs of offshore wind farms in deeper waters. It has numerous features that allow it to access...
CNOOC has discovered what may prove to be one of the UK’s four largest offshore discoveries so far this century. Neptune Energy has plans to boost production through the Gjøa ...
ExxonMobil adds two more deepwater discoveries to its pool in the Stabroek block offshore Guyana and appears to have enough oil now for five FPSOs. Total has opened a new gas-...
