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AG&P Gets OK to Develop the Philippines LNG Import Terminal in Batangas Bay

Mar 08, 2021

- Atlantic Gulf & Pacific Company (AG&P) said on Monday its Philippines subsidiary has received the green light to develop a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import and regasification terminal in Batangas Bay, south of Manila.The firm, part owned…

Total CEO Not Betting on Prices Staying at $70 a Barrel

Mar 08, 2021

Total's chief executive said on Monday it could take two years for the world economy to recover from the coronavirus pandemic and that oil prices were unlikely to remain at the current high of $70 a barrel.'I am not betting on prices staying at $70 a barrel…

Norway's Aker Establishes Bitcoin Investment Unit

Mar 08, 2021

Norway's Aker ASA is establishing a new unit dedicated to investing in bitcoin and blockchain technology, the industrial holding company said on Monday.Seetee AS would initially have a capital of 500 million Norwegian crowns ($58.6 million) and planned to keep its liquid assets in bitcoin…

Brazil: Enauta Launches Bidding Process for Atlanta Field FPSO

Mar 08, 2021

Brazilian oil company Enauta has launched the bidding process for the FPSO for the full development of the Atlanta field, in the Santos Basin, offshore Brazil.The Atlanta field has been producing oil via Petrojarl I FPSO - an early production system…

Maersk Drilling Finds Work for Warm-stacked Jack-Up

Mar 08, 2021

Denmark-based offshore drilling company Maersk Drilling has won a one-well contract with Petrogas E&P Netherlands for the harsh-environment jack-up rig Maersk Resolute.The Maersk Resolute will perform well maintenance and drill a side-track…

Total Hires Shearwater for 4D Survey Offshore Angola

Mar 08, 2021

Marine seismic survey company Shearwater GeoServices said Monday it had won a contract with Total E&P Angola for a 4D monitor marine seismic acquisition survey.Irene Waage Basili, CEO of Shearwater said: 'We have seen a notable increase in interest…

Oil Surges After OPEC+ Extends Cuts

Mar 05, 2021

Oil prices jumped about 3% on Friday, hitting their highest levels in over a year, following a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report and decision by OPEC and its allies not to increase supply in April.Brent futures rose $2.10, or 3.2%, to $68…

Film-Ocean Buys Work Class ROV, Plans to Add Staff

Mar 05, 2021

Remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) specialist Film-Ocean Ltd, based in Aberdeenshire, has recently invested a six-figure sum in a Schilling heavy duty work class ROV and plans to grow its workforce to support the company’s growth plans…

Ultrasonic NDT Tool Developed for NASA Goes Offshore

Mar 05, 2021

ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting) has signed an exclusive global licensing agreement to offer an innovative ultrasonic non-destructive testing (NDT) solution that supports expanded use of composite materials on offshore assets to extend service life…

Another Vessel Joining Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Construction

Mar 05, 2021

The consortium behind the Nord Stream 2 undersea gas pipeline said on Thursday a second Russian pipe-laying vessel is undergoing sea trials ahead of joining the project, as it presses on with construction despite growing political pressure.The vessel…

ExxonMobil Extends Seadrill Drillship's Workscope in Brazil

Mar 05, 2021

U.S. oil major ExxonMobil has recently awarded a contract extension to Seadrill for the use of the West Saturn drillship in Brazil.Seadrill revealed the news in its fourth-quarter 2020 presentation on Thursday. The offshore drilling contractor…

Valaris Set to Emerge from Bankruptcy as Reorganization Plan Approved

Mar 05, 2021

Offshore drilling company Valaris, the world's largest by fleet size, has received approval from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas of its prearranged plan of reorganization, and has agreed with Korea's Daewoo to delay deliveries of two newbuild drillships…

CorPower Joins Simply Blue Energy's Western Star Project Off Ireland

Mar 05, 2021

Wave energy company CorPower has said it is joining Simply Blue Energy's Western Star floating wind and wave energy project off Ireland's west coast.'CorPower is joining EIT Innoenergy to support project developer Simply Blue Energy, marking…

China to Accelerate Work on New Energy Sources, But Coal Remains in the Mix

Mar 05, 2021

China set a modest five-year growth target on Friday for its nuclear power generation capacity and promised quicker development of alternative energy sources as it seeks to cut its carbon footprint, but left its coal industry largely untouched…

Wave Energy Device to Power Subsea Oil & Gas Equipment. Tests Start in July

Mar 05, 2021

UK-based wave power technology company Mocean Energy, and subsea battery developer EC-OG have teamed up with Chrysaor, Modus, OGTC, and Baker Hughes to fund the demonstration of a wave-powered renewable energy system for running subsea equipment…

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