Nigeria plans to repair pipelines in the Niger delta, increasing production of crude by the oil-rich country and easing worldwide supply concerns.
Technology
DNV classes world's first circular ultra-deepwater rig
A NEW MILESTONE has been reached in the offshore drilling industry. The first circular drilling rig prepared for drilling at a water depth of almost 4,200 m was named at COSCO Shipyard Groups Qidong Shipyard on June 28.
Balance pump offers new lease of life to maturing gas wells
CALEDYNE, A LEADING energy industry engineering services and products specialist, today launches its balance pump, part of its world-first complete commercial deliquification offering,
Nexans wins $9.8mn topside cable contract
NEXANS HAS RECEIVED a US$9.8mn order from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) to manufacture and supply the topside power, control,
Halliburton to launch Stim Star Angola
US OILFIELD SERVICES giant Halliburton is poised to launch a next generation stimulation vessel, the Stim Star Angola, specifically for work in Angolas offshore play.