Overview: The Egina Oil Field, Nigeria Feb 23, 2015 The Egina project takes technology and skill transfers to a new level, giving Nigeria the full benefit of Total’s deep offshore…
Surviving Blackouts and Load Shedding in Africa: The Solar Diesel Africa Conference Feb 23, 2015 South Africa is not alone in dealing with crippling power outages and load shedding. Countries in the north, such as Egypt,…
How Hybrid Solar Solutions can Reduce Costs for Intensive Energy Users Feb 23, 2015 Intensive energy users throughout the African continent face similar obstacles: loss of power, inconvenient national grid…
SGS Appointed as BEPI-Recognized Assessor Feb 19, 2015 SGS has been appointed as a ‘Recognized Assessor’ by the Business Environmental Performance Initiative (BEPI) to conduct third…
KANFA granted EPC Contract for the FPSO Yinson Production in Ghana Feb 19, 2015 KANFA has officially announce that it has been awarded a LOA for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (“EPC”) contract…
KrisEnergy Increases its Presence Offshore Vietnam in Blocks 105 and 120 Feb 19, 2015 Singapore – KrisEnergy has increased its presence offshore Vietnam in blocks 105 and 120 after Neon Energy withdrew from the Eni…
Angola’s Deepwater Projects are Key to Driving Offshore Production Feb 19, 2015 According to Offshore News, Angola, the second largest oil producer in Africa, is heavily dependent on the oil sector, making it…
Deutsche Bank MD says 12% Increase in Electricity Prices Make Room for Solar in South Africa Feb 19, 2015 Solar PV has recently been handed a huge responsibility, and solar proponents may now rejoice as the world finally expects solar…
Halliburton and Baker Hughes Meets to Approve the Issuance of Shares Feb 19, 2015 HOUSTON – Halliburton and Baker Hughes have issued a joint proxy statement/prospectus relating to the merger of Baker Hughes into…
PSA Starts Investigation following a Hydrocarbon Leak on the Gudrun field Feb 19, 2015 The hydrocarbon leak on the Statoil-operated Gudrun field occurred at 06:40 on Wednesday 18 February. Production was then shut…
David Morgan: Ideas for College Grads looking for that First Job Feb 18, 2015 I have been a recruiter for over 15 years now, and predominantly I have worked with experienced hires. Due to some scheduling…
FAA Grants the use of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Feb 18, 2015 February 15, 2015, WASHINGTON – The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration today proposed a framework of…
Pika Energy to Offer Wind-Solar Hybrid Energy System to Off-Grid Market Feb 18, 2015 WESTBROOK, Maine - altE Store and Pika Energy Partner to Offer Innovative Wind-Solar Hybrid Energy System to Off-Grid Market.The…
U.S. Energy Companies Cut Jobs as Oil Prices Fall Feb 18, 2015 According to Reuter's report, some major international oilfield companies - Schlumberger Ltd and Halliburton and others have…
Petrofac and TOTAL Pledges over £10,000 to Charities Feb 18, 2015 Petrofac and TOTAL have handed over £10,000 to charitable causes following a successful safety campaign. Last year saw the…
India, Sri Lanka and UK Held Talks to Enhancing Cooperation in Oil and Gas Industry Feb 17, 2015 According to NDTV News, India in Talks With Sri Lanka, United Kingdom to Enhance Cooperation in Oil and Gas Sector. This was…
Oil & Gas UK to Release Activity Survey 2015 Feb 17, 2015 Oil & Gas UK is today confirming that its Activity Survey 2015 will be released on Tuesday 24th February 2015. Following…
DOF Sells Five Ships in Brazil Feb 17, 2015 DOF’s subsidiary Norskan Offshore in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has entered into an agreement for sale of 5 ships operating in…
An Offshore Worker Exposed to Radiation Feb 17, 2015 According to STV News, an offshore worker was exposed to radiation on a North Sea oil platform.Technicians were carrying out…
An Explosion Occurred Onboard the FPSO Unit Cidade de São Mateus Feb 17, 2015 An explosion occurred onboard the Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit Cidade de São Mateus, operating on the…
Saudi Aramco Launches its first POSH in the Northern Area Feb 17, 2015 Saudi Aramco recently inaugurated its first Production Operations Surveillance Hub (POSH) at Ju’aymah Industrial Complex in the…
Saudi Aramco Sets New Record for Heavy Lift Operations with Hasbah Platform Installation Feb 17, 2015 The heavy lift barge Lan Jing completed the installation of the Hasbah tie-in platform (TP) using its 7,500-ton crane, carrying…
Keppel to Invest in Freehold Office Building in London’s CBD Feb 17, 2015 Keppel Land Limited has entered into a sales and purchase agreement with Aberdeen Property Trust for a freehold nine-storey office…
U.S. Department of Energy Grants Funding to UQ Partnership Feb 17, 2015 A joint project between the UQ Energy Initiative, Princeton Environmental Institute, Southern Company and WorleyParsons…
Viking Supply Ships to close down Aberdeen office Feb 14, 2015 The management of Viking Supply Ships (VSS) has decided to close down the Aberdeen office with effect from July 1, 2015 in order…
The World’s Largest FPSO Sailed Away from HHI Yard Feb 14, 2015 Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world’s biggest shipbuilder and a leading offshore facilities contractor, announced today that…
Vroon Launches 100th Ulstein-Design Vessel in China Feb 14, 2015 Vroon has officially lauched the 100th Ulstein-design vessel on Monday 9 February, 2015. The launching of VOS Partner took place…
Harvey Gulf Becomes First U.S. Operator to Construct LNG Vessel Feb 14, 2015 Harvey Gulf International Marine became the first U.S. vessel operator to contract for construction of vessels capable of…
Statoil Begins PDO for Johan Sverdrup Feb 14, 2015 Statoil and its partners will today submit the plan for development and operation (PDO) for Johan Sverdrup, phase one, to the…
International Companies Commits $200 Billion to Clean Energy Feb 14, 2015 The first global renewable energy conference will commence next week amid $200 billion commitments by companies, ABC reported The…