Fire on Pemex Platform Results in Fatality & Injuries
A fire occurred on the Akal-B oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico, resulting in the death of at least one with injuries to several others.
Offshore
$195m Drillship Extension for Transocean
Transocean, an offshore drilling contractor, has secured a one-year contract extension for an ultra-deepwater drillship in the US Gulf of Mexico.
Swire Renewable Energy & Tien Li Offshore Wind Technology Join Forces
Swire Renewable Energy is joining forces with Tien Li Offshore Wind Technology, a Taiwanese manufacturer of wind turbine blades.
Five Dead, One Missing After Fire on Perenco Platform
Five workers have died and one is still missing after an incident on Perenco’s Becuna platform off the coast of Gabon.
Second Time Lucky for Standard Supply's Final PSV Sale
The Oslo-listed PSV investment company, Standard Supply, has successfully sold its final vessel after an initial deal fell through.
Shells Sells Its 50% Stake in SouthCoast Wind Energy
Shell has divested its 50% ownership in SouthCoast Wind Energy, a venture aimed at developing wind energy projects off the Massachusetts coast.
Bideford Dolphin Rig Sold Off for Scrap
Dolphin Drilling has decided to decommission, dismantle and sell the Bideford Dolphin drilling rig for scrap.
Offshore Contractor DOF Lands Contract with Shell
The Oslo-listed offshore service provider DOF has secured a contract with Norske Shell for subsea services in the Atlantic region.
Blystad Group's PSV Employed by Shell for One Year
The Blystad Group's Songa Commander, a platform supply vessel, has found a new role working for Shell in the UK North Sea.
PSV Deal for Vår Energi and Rem offshore
Rem Offshore, a Norwegian company specializing in offshore vessels, secures contract from Vår Energi for the use of its PSVl, the Rem Arctic
Australia Offshore Windfarm Considerably Smaller than Proposed
Originally proposed to support 14GW of offshore wind energy, the designated area has been scaled down by the government to accommodate only 2.9GW
$350 Drillship Deal with BP Sealed by Diamond Offshore
Diamond Offshore Drilling awarded 2-year extension for its contract with BP subsidiary in US Gulf of Mexico for its seventh-generation drillship.
Two Year Jackup Extension in Egypt by Shelf Drilling
Shelf Drilling, has announced a two-year extension for its Rig 141, which is currently operating in the Gulf of Suez, offshore Egypt.
Offshore Wind Contracts Finally Awarded by New York
On February 29, New York authorities granted provisional agreements for the purchase of electricity from two upcoming offshore wind initiatives.
PGS Clinches 3D Survey Agreement for Med Oil Gas Exploration
PGS, a seismic company listed on the Oslo stock exchange, has received a 3D project in the Mediterranean from an undisclosed energy company.
UK Expects Return of Wind Bidders
An official from UK government expressed optimism for upcoming offshore wind auction, following a previous round that did not meet expectations.
Biden Confirms Two Oregon Sea-Windspots
BOEM has officially designated two Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) offshore Oregon, encompassing a total of approximately 195,012 acres.
Anticipating India's Leadership in Oil Demand Over Next 10 Years
IEA has forecast in a recent report India is anticipated to surpass China as the leading source of global oil demand growth in the next decade.
Edda Wind Concludes Edda Passat SOV Offloading Process
Edda Wind has successfully offloaded its service operation vessel (SOV), Edda Passat, to an undisclosed buyer.
Baleine Chooses DOF for FPSO FSO Install
Norwegian maritime service provider DOF has secured a installation contract from Altera Infrastructure for the deployment of FPSO & FSO units.