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Aker joins Johan Sverdrup phase 2 studies

Feb 10, 2016

Aker Solutions will deliver a concept study on a new processing platform for future phases of the Statoil-operated Johan Sverdrup field in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. The study includes design solutions for a tie-in of the…

IEA: Global oil demand to decline considerably

Feb 09, 2016

In the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) oil market report for February 2016, signs of a demand slowdown surface, with higher OPEC output only partly offsetting non-OPEC decline. Having peaked, at a five-year high of 1.6 MMb/d in 2015…

Exxon to plug 22 wells at Jotun

Feb 09, 2016

ExxonMobil is seeking a permit to plug 22 wells at its Jotun field in the North Sea, with start-up planned for April, according to news reports. The Jotun vessel. Image from ExxonMobil. The…

Aibel in Johan Sverdrup second phase study

Feb 09, 2016

Aibel, along with other companies, is working on a C study for the second phase of Statoil’s Johan Sverdrup development. The study is managed from Aibel's Oslo office. Image from Aibel. Aibel's…

Lime Rock backs new P&A outfit

Feb 09, 2016

New oilfield services company Ardyne has been launched with £50 million backing from Lime Rock Partners and has made its first acquisition.   Headquartered in Aberdeen, Ardyne will specialize in the provision of downhole products and…

UK unions join forces

Feb 09, 2016

Offshore trade unions have teamed up to form a co-ordinated 'fightback' against cuts and changes effecting workers in the UK's oil industry. The newly formed Offshore Co-ordinating Group (OCG) has representatives from Units, the RMT, the British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA) the GMB…

Wood Group inks Chevron extension

Feb 09, 2016

Wood Group has secured an extension to continue to support Chevron Upstream Europe across four offshore assets in the North Sea. Wood Group PSN (WGPSN) will deliver operations and maintenance services to the Alba Northern platform, Alba floating storage unit…

Sonomatic to open US$5.7 million Aberdeen facility

Feb 08, 2016

Non-destructive testing (NDT) company Sonomatic is investing US$5.7 million (£4 million) in building a brand new multi-disciplined facility that will allow the company to cover the entire range of NDT inspections in Aberdeen.  Rendering…

Acteon launches field life service

Feb 08, 2016

Subsea services company Acteon has launched a new service offering to directly address the demands and changing conditions of the global oil and gas industry. Acteon Field Life Service (FLS) offers a “joined-up” approach to the capex…

Late Laggan-Tormore comes onstream

Feb 08, 2016

First gas from Total’s Laggan and Tormore gas and condensate subsea-to-shore development has finally been achieved. Originally due on stream at the end of 2014, the Laggan-Tormore development, has suffered delays, resulting in massive costs for onshore contractor Petrofac…

WoodMac: No signs of significant production drop

Feb 05, 2016

Wood Mackenzie's latest global oil production analysis* indicates that 3.4 MMbbl/d of oil production is cash negative at a Brent oil price of US$35. Since the dramatic drop in prices from late 2014, there have been few halts in production – with around 100…

Faroe sets drilling program

Feb 05, 2016

Faroe Petroleum’s exploration drilling program for the year will see the UK-based explorer begin drilling at its operated Brasse prospect in the North Sea this summer using the Transocean Arctic rig. Map of Oseberg…

ConocoPhillips to use Rowan Norway for Ekofisk P&A

Feb 05, 2016

The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) has granted ConocoPhillips consent to use the Rowan Norway mobile drilling facility for plugging and abandonment of wells at Ekofisk 2/4 B. Ekofisk is an oil field lying in 70-75m of water in the southern North Sea…

BG posts $2.3 bn earnings

Feb 05, 2016

BG Group ended the year on top with its total earnings coming in at US$2.3 billion, a significant improvement from a $1.1 million loss in 2014. However, the UK giant did report a loss of $29 million in Q4 2015. BG's QCLNG pipeline…

Subsea Expo: Vision and courage needed for $30/bbl oil

Feb 05, 2016

Almost 7000 visits were made to this week's Subsea Expo - Europe’s largest subsea event, held in Aberdeen, despite the industry facing its toughest year ever.  The exhibition and conference, organized by Subsea UK, attracted just under 5000 individual delegates…

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