The US Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) released new numbers this morning (13 October) stating that more US Gulf of Mexico production than previously thought is currently shut-in. New numbers released show approximately…
KBR subsidiary Energo Engineering has been awarded a guidance study contract by the US Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) for the integrity management process of tension leg platforms (TLPs) in the US Gulf of Mexico. As…
The hull for the Appomattox field development facility arrived last week at the Ingleside, Texas shipyard where it will undergo final construction before installation in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico. Source…
Husky Energy has awarded Kvaerner a contract for engineering and marine operations to tow and install the concrete gravity structure (CGS) for the West White Rose Project offshore Canada. The installation is scheduled for Q2 2021. The…
Paulo Ruiz Sternadt, 42 has been appointed CEO of the Dresser-Rand business, part of Siemens Power and Gas Division. He succeeds Judith Marks (54) who will leave the company at her own request. Ruiz Sternadt…
Offshore oil and gas operators in the Gulf of Mexico, including Anadarko and Shell, have begun redeploying personnel to the Gulf of Mexico following Hurricane Nate. Tropical depression Nate as of 8 October…
Ensco plc announced today (5 October) that Ensco shareholders voted to approve the allotment and issuance of Ensco Class A ordinary shares to shareholders of Atwood Oceanics in connection with the all-stock acquisition of Atwood at the company’s general meeting of shareholders today…
W&T Offshore is set to spud its latest well in the South Timbalier 224 (ST 224) lease in the Gulf of Mexico later this month, according to partner Otto Energy. “The Enterprise 264 jackup drilling rig is expected to be on location within…
FairfieldNodal will launch its inaugural ZXPLR survey this month in the Gulf of Mexico. FairfieldNodal’s ZXPLR data acquisition system is the next evolution in its Z Technology portfolio, with significant improvements in productivity…
Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) did not receive any offers to partner up for its shallow water Ayin-Batsil area in the Gulf of Mexico in a live auction held by the country’s National Hydrocarbon Commission (CNH) this morning (4 October). Ayin-Batsil…
Weatherford International and Intel Corp. will collaborate to bring the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to the oil field. Colin Tait, director of information technology at Weatherford, stood alongside Jonathan Ballon, vice president…
Anadarko Petroleum reported today (4 October) that it has consolidated its leadership structure to align with the company’s narrower focus on its business. Mitch Ingram, formerly EVP, Global LNG, has been named EVP, International & Deepwater Operations and Project Management…
Helix Energy Solutions Group has been awarded its first contract for a new 15,000psi intervention riser system (IRS). The 35-day award is with a large oil and gas operator in the US Gulf of Mexico. The 15,000psi IRS is part of a joint…
Baker Hughes, a GE company announced that its board of directors has elected BHGE President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lorenzo Simonelli as chairman of the BHGE board, effective today (2 October). Simonelli…
The Internet of Things could help transform drilling rig technology, but it isn’t a panacea, warns a Transocean official. Karen Boman reports. Gutierrez Though a lagging indicator…