U.S. oil and gas company Hess reported a net loss of $6 million in the second quarter of 2019, compared to a net loss of $130 million for the same period last year on the back of increased oil production and reduced expenses. Hess also decided to trim its full year capex guidance. Hess Corporation... Continue Reading →
Sembcorp Marine disappointed by low order intake. Expects tough 2H 2019
Singapore’s vessel and rig builder Sembcorp Marine reported a net loss of $9.3 million in the second quarter of 2019, citing continued low overall business volume, and posting a disappointing order intake in the first half of the year. While posting a quarterly loss, this is an improvement compared to a loss of $56,5 million... Continue Reading →
Wilson Sons Group presents its new super powerful tugboat – Featuring 90 tons of bollard pull, the tug also has an automatic towing winch system
The Wilson Sons Group completed another tugboat of its escort tug series on the 19th of July, the WS Aries, which now joins the WS Sirius as the most powerful in Brazil. Built by Wilson Sons Estaleiros and designed by Damen Shipyards, the vessel has a LOA of 32 meters and a beam of 12 meters. “This... Continue Reading →
BHGE Adjusted Profit More Than Doubles
Baker Hughes, General Electric Co's oilfield services arm, reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit on Wednesday, helped by higher activity in LNG markets and rise in international demand for oilfield services. Revenue from the company's oilfield services segment, which constitutes a majority of its operations, rose 14% to $3.26 billion in the second quarter. Continue reading
BP cautious about the Transfer of Rights Surplus auction
July 30, 2019 BP Energy is taking a cautious approach to the Transfer of Rights Surplus auction. Speaking to analysts on Tuesday, CEO Robert Dudley said the company has not yet decided whether to try to bid for any of the four areas to be offered in November. “[Assets] seem very expensive, and we will... Continue Reading →
Fugro Eyes Seabed Geosolutions Exit
Fugro is looking to sell its stake in Seabed Geosolutions, a joint venture company with French seismic player CGG. The Dutch subsea and survey specialist said it has stepped up its efforts, in consultation with its co-shareholder, to divest its 60 per cent interest in ocean bottom seismic specialist formed in 2013. Continue reading
ANP defends maintenance of auction agenda
July 30, 2019 The ANP sees no reason for the 2019 bidding calendar to be revised, regulator Felipe Kury director said Tuesday during the 6th round of sharing and 16th round of concessions technical seminars. The statement was made in reference to questions from the Federal Court of Account (TCU) about this year's auction schedule.... Continue Reading →
Petrobras announces final tender results and final settlement for Waterfall offers
July 30, 2019 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (“Petrobras”) (NYSE: PBR) announced today the final results of its previously announced debt tender offers (the “Waterfall Offers”). As of 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on July 29, 2019 (the “Expiration Date”) holders of US$1,853,874,000 principal amount of the outstanding notes of the series set... Continue Reading →
FPSO Boom to Challenge Supply Chain
Surging numbers of orders for floating production, storage and offloading vessels (FPSO) may already be straining the supply chain, including shipyards in Asia, a report out of the United States suggests. Around two dozen FPSO contracts are about to enter “decision gate”, and final investment decisions (FID) on these could yield more contracts than the... Continue Reading →
Rystad: With offshore market gaining momentum, employment shifts from shale to offshore
In an analysis of the oilfield service industry, sector intelligence firm Rystad Energy noted that the main driver of employment was shifting from shale to offshore. Rystad said on Tuesday that increased activity in onshore shale basins such as the Permian in the U.S. held employment in the oilfield service industry steady from 2016 to... Continue Reading →