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Kazakh Oil Woes Another Headache for Top Western Producers amid Ukraine War

Mar 25, 2022

Top Western oil producers could experience a hit to revenue if disruptions at a Russian Black Sea port curtail output from Kazakhstan's giant oilfields, highlighting the growing global supply risk after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.Chevron, Exxon Mobil…

Sakhalin Energy Projects in Russia are Important for Japan - Gov't Spokesman

Mar 25, 2022

Japan aims to reduce its dependence on Russian energy, but Sakhalin oil and gas projects, in which the Japanese government and companies hold stakes, are important for its energy security, Japan's top government spokesman said on Friday.Shell…

Seadrill Names Ex-Borr Drilling Boss as Its New CEO

Mar 25, 2022

Offshore drilling contractor Seadrill Limited has appointed Simon Johnson, former CEO of Borr Drilling, as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Johnson will replace Stuart Jackson as President and Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect…

Diamond Offshore Set to Relist on NYSE

Mar 25, 2022

Offshore drilling contractor Diamond Offshore has received approval to relist its unrestricted common stock on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol 'DO.' 'The company expects the common stock to commence trading on or about Wednesday…

Second Unaoil Bribery Conviction Quashed, as Ex-SBM Offshore Manager Wins Appeal

Mar 25, 2022

A second man convicted in Britain over how oil contracts were secured in post-occupation Iraq has had his conviction overturned by a London court, further unraveling a blockbuster bribery case prosecuted by the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO)…

TotalEnergies, Pressured on Russian Gas Assets, Looks at North Sea, US

Mar 24, 2022

TotalEnergies, which is maintaining assets in Russian gas projects even after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, is now looking into sourcing its gas from the United States and projects in the North Sea, its chief executive said on Thursday.'There…

FAR Ltd. Boss Norman Gets Notice of Termination after 10 Years in Position

Mar 24, 2022

Australian oil and gas company FAR Limited said Thursday it had given notice of termination to Managing Director Catherine Norman. She has also resigned as a director of the company.Norman, a professional geophysicist with over 30 years’ experience…

Mitsui Invests 575M Euros in Mainstream Renewable Power

Mar 24, 2022

Japanese firm Mitsui & Co has agreed to invest EUR 575 million in Mainstream Renewable Power in the form of new common shares, corresponding to a 27.5 percent equity stake in the Mainstream, in a move that Mainstream says will pave way for the company to become 'a global renewable energy major…

TenneT: No Major Damage to HKZ Jacket after Cargo Ship Allision. Topside Installation Imminent

Mar 24, 2022

TenneT's investigation has shown that there is no major damage to the HKZ Beta jacket in the Dutch North Sea which was hit by a drifting bulk carrier in a storm in January. This means that the 3,950t topside can be installed on the jacket as planned…

Ampelmann, MMA Offshore Team Up for FPSO Support in Ivory Coast

Mar 24, 2022

Dutch offshore gangway specialist Ampelmann said Thursday it had secured a contract to support maintenance work on a floating production storage and offloading unit (FPSO) in Ivory Coast.'An A-type motion compensated gangway has been fitted to MMA Offshore’s DP2 vessel…

Shell to Invest Up to $33B in UK's Energy Sector. Focus on Zero-Carbon

Mar 24, 2022

Shell will invest up to 25 billion pounds ($33 billion) into the energy system in Britain over the next decade, a senior executive at the oil major said, and over 75% of which will be funneled into zero-carbon products and services.Shell plans…

Hungary's MOL Sells UK North Sea Assets to Waldorf

Mar 24, 2022

Hungarian oil and gas company MOL has signed a deal to sell its entire upstream portfolio in the UK North Sea to Waldorf Production.The divested offshore assets include MOL’s 20% stake in the Catcher field, a 50% stake in Scolty & Crathes, and a 21…

Norway: Shell Given OK for Knarr FPSO Removal

Mar 24, 2022

Oil major Shell has received regulatory approval for the removal of the Petrojarl Knarr FPSO and seabed structures on the Knarr field, offshore Norway.Discovered in 2008, Knarr is a field in the northern part of the North Sea, 50 kilometers northeast of the Snorre field…

DOF Subsea to Help VAALCO with FPSO/FSO Swap Offshore Gabon

Mar 24, 2022

Oil and gas company VAALCO Energy has hired DOF Subsea to perform subsea construction and installation services offshore Gabon, where the company operates the Etame field.The contract is for the support of the subsea reconfiguration associated…

EnQuest Posts Record $397M Cashflow for 2021

Mar 24, 2022

British North Sea-focused oil producer EnQuest on Thursday reported its highest free cashflow in 2021 of $397 million, almost double the previous year, thanks to higher oil prices.EnQuest, with a market capitalization of $730 million, reduced its net debt by the end of last month to $1…

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