Heavy lifting specialist Mammoet has completed the load-out of the 14,273-ton integrated topside module (ITM) for the Jangkrik floating production unit (FPU) in Karimun Island, Indonesia. Image of Jangkrik…
Germany's DEA is acquiring participating interests in seven licenses in the Njord area of the Norwegian Sea, including 20% increased interest in the Njord field, from Engie E&P Norge. The agreement with France's Engie E&P Norge includes: 20% in the Njord field (PL107 and PL132)…
ENGIE E&P UK (formerly GDF Suez E&P) has started production from the giant Cygnus southern North Sea gas development. The field, in license areas P1055 & P1731, 150km off Lincolnshire, is expected to contribute 5% of UK gas production…
After proving a deft hand at reusing topsides, Engie is now looking to do the same with jackets – but instead of moving them to new sites as production facilities, the firm wants to make them into marine habitats. Elaine Maslin reports. Engie’s vision…
French operator ENGIE E&P has made a 25-70 MMboe discovery in the Cara well in the Norwegian North Sea. The well was drilled using the Transocean Arctic semisubmersible, in 349m water depth. It is 6km northeast of the ENGIE-operated Gjøa field (pictured)…
UK-based independent Ithaca Energy has expanded its holdings in the Greater Stella Area (GSA) through four agreements, which increases its stake in the Vorlich discovery and gives it an operated interest in the Austen discovery. Through agreements with ENGIE E&P…
First gas on one of the largest recent discoveries in the North Sea has been delayed, according to partner Centrica Energy. The firm said that first gas on the four-platform Cygnus development project in the southern North Sea is now expected in Q4 this year…
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Statoil Petroleum drilling permit for well 6407/7-9 S using the Songa Delta semisubmersible drilling rig. The well, also called Njord NF2, is in production licence PL 107 C, operated by…
ENGIE E&P Norge has spudded the Cara exploration well in PL 636 Cara in the Norwegian northern North Sea. The well is 35km offshore and approximately 6km from the Gjøa field in about 350m water depth. The well, being drilled using the Transocean Arctic semisubmersible drilling rig…
French group ENGIE's Norwegian business has hailed an increase in gas production on its Gjøa field by 17.5% and an increase in the ultimatly recoverable reserves by 60 MMboe. 'Gjøa was originally designed to export 17 MMscm/d. That we are currently producing 20 MMscm/d…
Engie E&P Norge (Engie) has been given the green light to drill the Cara prospect on production license 636 in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. The exploration well, 36/7-4, will be the first to be drilled on PL636. The well is…
Eidesvik Offshore entered into a new contract extension with Technip for the Viking Neptune subsea support vessel that is scheduled to begin in early April. The supply ship Viking Prince has also been awarded a contract with Faroe Petroleum for a well starting in mid May 2016…
China’s Silk Road Fund (SRF) entered into an agreement with Russia’s Novatek to acquire 9.9% equity stake in the Yamal LNG project. Map of Yamal. From Total. Should the deal be approved…
One of the largest oil and gas topsides built this year set sail on July 23 from Burntisland Fabrication’s (BiFab) Methil yard. Cygnus manifold. Image from Engie. The 4600-tonne Cygnus accommodation module…
Novatek Gas & Power and Engie finalized a long-term contract for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Yamal LNG project. Yamal LNG. From Novatek. The 23-year contract…
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