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Energy Drilling’s EDrill-3 rig under commissioning

Jul 13, 2015

The construction of EDrill-3 semitender rig in COSCO’s Guangdong shipyard is in the final phase of testing and commissioning, reports Energy Drilling. EDrill-3 is a four-column, Ocean Class design by MSC Gusto. Edrill-3, which was designed to work in both shallow and deep waters…

Renaissance hires Blake rig

Jul 13, 2015

The Blake Rig 1007 has recently been committed to Renaissance Offshore to drill the A-2 well at the South Timbalier 317 A platform in the Gulf of Mexico. Renaissance plans to mobilize the Blake Rig 1007 around mid-August following Anadarko’s current operations with the platform rig…

Iran nuclear deal on the horizon

Jul 13, 2015

The first step towards lifting sanctions on Iran’s oil production could be taken tomorrow (14 July) in a deal that would open up its territory to western nations and see the country’s oil exports double in the next six months is agreed. Image…

Eni extends Atwood rig contract

Jul 13, 2015

Atwood Oceanics reports that one of its subsidiaries reached an agreement for a six-month extension of its existing contract with Eni SpA. for the Atwood Beacon jackup rig. The Atwood Beacon commenced its initial two-year drilling services…

Lundin to drill Neiden

Jul 13, 2015

The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Lundin Norway a drilling permit for well 7220/6-2, in the Neiden prospect, which contains 200 MMboe gross prospective resources.  The drilling program for well 7220/6-2 relates to the drilling of a wildcat well in production license 609…

ProSep awarded PEMEX contract

Jul 13, 2015

Houston-headquartered ProSep, an oil, gas and water treatment specialist, has been awarded a contract with PEMEX to supply its ProBlend mixer technology. The six-month project – awarded through ProSep’s in-country agent AGA Process – will…

OneSubsea, Subsea 7 form alliance

Jul 13, 2015

OneSubsea and Subsea 7 entered into an agreement to form a non-incorporated alliance to design, develop and deliver integrated subsea development solutions for the oil and gas industry. Image from Subsea 7…

Vallianz, Middle East bucks spending trend

Jul 13, 2015

The Middle East market remains vibrant with producers, led by Saudi Arabia, expected to continue spending to retain market share, Singapore based offshore support vessel operator Vallianz Holdings said today as it announced a US$300 million contract in the region…

Why ‘Grexit’ worries weigh down oil price

Jul 13, 2015

As strained negotiations between the Greek government and European financial ministers enter the end-game, the impact on energy markets remains uncertain. Setting aside both the deeply troubling social impact for Greek citizens and other…

TGS, PGS to survey Flemish Pass

Jul 13, 2015

TGS announces a new multi-client 3D survey offshore Eastern Canada with plans to acquire approximately 4300sq km of seismic data. This survey is conducted in partnership with PGS. The Ramform Valiant, using the PGS GeoStreamer technology…

Halliburton, Baker Hughes merger gets DOJ extension

Jul 10, 2015

The Halliburton and Baker Hughes US$34.6 billion proposed merger is getting an extension of about 90-days after the two oil giants entered into a timing agreement with the Antitrust Division of the US Department of Justice (DOJ) for its review…

Viking Supply Ships, Eni, extend contract

Jul 10, 2015

Viking Supply Ships has extended the contract with Eni Norge for the Ice-classed AHTS Njord Viking. The vessel is now firm with Eni Norge till 31st December 2016.  Further, the charterer has the option to extend the charter period with 2 x 6 months…

Baker Hughes wins Statoil contract

Jul 10, 2015

Statoil Petroleum awarded Baker Hughes an eight-year contract to design and supply production chemicals to the offshore Norne field and the deepwater Aasta Hansteen field in the Norwegian Sea. Work is anticipated to begin in July 2015…

OMS launches inspection service

Jul 10, 2015

Precision measurement specialist Optical Metrology Services (OMS) launched an inspection service to analyze the critical internal girth features of oil and gas pipeline welds in the firing line.  Specifically designed to blend seamlessly with pipe weld processes…

PEMEX bows out of Round One

Jul 10, 2015

Mexico’s national oil company Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) is joining a list of international oil and gas companies by opting out of Mexico’s historic Round One. Image from PEMEX. At an event in Mexico City…

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