The 1800-tonne subsea template for the Åsgard subsea gas compression pioneering project is en route from the shipyard in Egersund to the Åsgard field in the Norwegian Sea. Subsea compression will increase recovery from the Åsgard-field by 280 milion barrels of oil equivalent when it comes on stream in 2015. Three modules have been completed: [...]
Martin Grant, CEO of Energy at Atkins is to deliver a paper at today’s Piper 25 conference on the topic of major hazard management and safety technology. The paper, entitled ‘Piper: The Journey of Understanding in the Energy Industries’, will focus on six main themes which, following cross industry research, have been highlighted as key [...]
Two of Scotland’s leading business angels are spearheading a new investment group aimed at unlocking the potential of existing companies in Scotland’s oil and gas sector, enabling them to maximise their value and move on to a higher level. London and Scottish Investment Partners (LSIP) will target established family firms and other SMEs which have [...]
DNV is to deliver new courses in offshore safety which aim to advance the critical role of elected safety representatives (ESRs) in minimising the risk of accidents and improving safety. Following a series of successful pilot courses earlier this year, DNV is now accredited by OPITO to run courses which will be available to more [...]
Norwegian oil company Statoil yesterday closed production from its Oseberg field centre after an emergency siren had been triggered, Reuters has reported. Statoil’s spokesperson notified the news agency that “oil was observed on deck of the platform” and that the case needed to be investigated before the production could be back online. The Oseberg Field Centre [...]
Claxton Engineering Services Ltd, an Acteon company, has appointed Gerry Miller as vice president sales, marketing and commercial in a drive to strengthen its sales, marketing and commercial team. His base will be at Claxton’s headquarters in Great Yarmouth, UK. Ongoing international expansion has seen Claxton’s commercial team grow significantly, and it is now operating [...]
Ithaca Energy Inc. announces the commencement of development drilling operations on the Stella offshore field, with the first well on the field having been spudded using the Ensco 100 heavy duty jack-up rig. The initial campaign involves the drilling and completion of four production wells on the Stella field prior to start-up. Three horizontal wells are to be drilled [...]
North Sea Energy Inc., a UK-focused oil and gas exploration and production (“E&P”) company, announces that the Norfolk joint-venture partners met recently for a Technical Committee Meeting in Aberdeen, hosted by the operator, First Oil Expro Limited. Subsequent to the seismic acquisition in November 2012, the operator has re-evaluated the Norfolk prospect and recommended a potential well [...]
The chief executive of rapidly growing energy services company Proserv has been named Ernst & Young Scotland Entrepreneur of the Year 2013. Judges praised David Lamont for moulding “a phenomenal business of a truly global nature” in overseeing a 25% year-on-year growth during his two years at the company which operates from 30 sites across [...]
Employers and training providers are being invited to submit their nominations for the annual OPITO Safety and Competency Awards 2013 which recognise organisations that achieve the highest safety standards in the oil and gas industry. The accolades will be presented at the OPITO Safety and Competency Conference (OSCC) held at the Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi [...]
