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Norwegian oilfield services provider Aker Solutions and its compatriot AF Gruppen have terminated their previously announced process to merge the two companies’ existing offshore decommissioning operations. In a statement released on Friday, the two companies said that, although the strategic rationale is still strong, they have not succeeded in reaching a final agreement and the... Continue Reading →
GranIHC, Ocyan and Sisnergy will sign contracts with Petrobras for maintenance and integrity services of 19 platforms in the Campos Basin. The deal is the result of the oil company's mega-bid, divided into four lots, the total value of which is R$ 1.97 billion. The signing of contracts should take place this week. GranIHC will... Continue Reading →
Guyana is getting ready to raise requirements on oil operators to protect the nation against spills and future removal costs of production platforms, the head of its environmental agency told Reuters. Guyana currently requires financial assurance, a type of insurance, to cover emergency responses to accidents. Financial assurance is also used at times in some... Continue Reading →
ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), a leading global operational risk management company, and Global Maritime, a marine offshore and engineering consultancy, today announced their alliance to support the United States offshore wind sector. Global Maritime's US subsidiary, American Global Maritime Inc., and ABS Consulting will combine their respective expertise in the maritime market into a... Continue Reading →
UK-based oilfield services firm Expro and Dutch-based drilling and completions solutions provider Frank’s International have completed the previously announced all-stock merger. The combined company has assumed the Expro Group Holdings name. "This is an exciting day for Expro and Frank’s as we bring our companies together to create a new global leader with the breadth... Continue Reading →
The National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels - ANP published today, September 29, 2021, ANP Resolution No. 854, of September 27, 2021, which regulates the procedures for the presentation of financial guarantees and term to ensure the resources for the decommissioning of production facilities in oil and natural gas fields.The presentation of financial... Continue Reading →
The National Petroleum Agency (ANP) this week approved a resolution that deals with procedures for presenting guarantees and instruments that ensure the decommissioning of production facilities in oil and gas fields in the country. The presentation of these financial guarantees was already foreseen in the exploration and production contracts. The agency's new resolution brings more... Continue Reading →
(OE) Stronger hurricanes threatening the U.S. Gulf Coast energy hub are elevating the risks of oil spills from damage to area refineries, oil platforms and subsea pipelines, say experts. On Monday, the U.S. Coast Guard said it was investigating nearly 350 reports of spills in and along the Gulf after Hurricane Ida hit. Federal and state agencies... Continue Reading →
Norway-based subsea and marine services provider DOF Subsea has secured a six-month extension to a contract in Africa. During the extension period, the company will continue to use Skandi Seven to deliver integrated field support vessel (FSV) services. The scope of work also includes project management, engineering, procurement and logistical services within deep-water construction and maintenance of... Continue Reading →
Petrobras is preparing to dispose of the remaining subsea structures of the FPSOs Cidade do Rio de Janeiro, Cidade de Rio das Ostras and Piranema, which have already been demobilized from projects in the Campos and Sergipe-Alagoas basins, respectively. The oil company launched a tender to contract engineering, preparation, removal and disposal services (EPRD –... Continue Reading →
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