Shell reports a successful appraisal operation at Appomattox discoveryFeb 17, 2012Shell reported a successful appraisal operation at its Appomattox discovery in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico. The appraisal well in Mississippi
Foster Wheeler secures contract in Gulf of MexicoFeb 13, 2012Foster Wheeler AG reported that Foster Wheeler Upstream, part of its Global Engineering and Construction Group, has been
Leni reports short delay to start drilling at Eugene Island fieldFeb 8, 2012Leni Gas & Oil declared a short delay to the start of drilling operations at the Eugene Island Field (EI-184) in the US Gulf of Mexico.
ATP closes $25 million overriding royalty interest saleFeb 6, 2012ATP Oil & Gas Corporation has sold a $25 million dollar denominated limited term overriding royalty interest in its Gomez Hub.
Ensco semisub chartered for Anadarko's GOM drillingFeb 1, 2012Ensco plc reported that one of its subsidiaries has entered into a contract for ENSCO 8506 (UDW semisub) with Anadarko
HB Rentals completes seven building package in Green Canyon area of the Gulf of MexicoJan 31, 2012Offshore accommodation specialist, HB Rentals, has completed a three-month project to install seven ABS/USCG building
ProSep awarded $13 million contract for seawater treatment and injection systemJan 31, 2012ProSep Inc. reported it was awarded a contract valued at approximately $13 million for the design and supply of a seawater treatment
BP statement on U.S. District Court Ruling on Partial Summary Judgment Regarding Indemnity in Deepwater Horizon AccidentJan 30, 2012This statement was made on 26 January 2012 in response to the court ruling issued the same day. The full judge’s Opinion can be read here:
Leni provides Gulf of Mexico drilling updateJan 27, 2012Leni Gas & Oil reports the imminent arrival of the Ocean Columbia jack-up rig at the Eugene Island Field in the US Gulf of Mexico.
Lankhorst Ropes awarded polyester mooring rope contract for Lucius sparJan 19, 2012Technip USA, Inc. has contracted Lankhorst Ropes to manufacture the polyester mooring ropes for a new spar platform for the US Gulf of Mexico.
Umbilicals contract to Aker SolutionsJan 13, 2012Aker Solutions has been awarded a contract for eight steel tube umbilicals by Anadarko Petroleum Corporation for the Lucius field located
FMC Technologies awarded subsea systems contract from AnadarkoJan 12, 2012FMC Technologies, Inc. has signed an agreement with Anadarko Petroleum Corporation to provide subsea systems and life-of-field services
McMoRan commences drilling at Lafitte prospectJan 6, 2012McMoRan updated its ultra-deep exploration and development activities in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) Shelf and
Lamprell reports sale of Hull 108Dec 29, 2011Lamprell has received a contract award from Compañía Perforadora Mexico S.A.P.I. DE C.V. (PEMSA), a subsidiary of Grupo Mexico, for the
BP updates Gulf restoration activity in new TV adDec 26, 2011BP is launching a new nationwide television advertising campaign to update the American people on progress being made to clean up and restore
Cobalt International reports resumption of Gulf of Mexico drilling programDec 23, 2011Cobalt International Energy, Inc. reported that the Ensco 8503 drilling rig, contracted to Cobalt, has returned to the U.S. Gulf of Mexico following a sublet
LLOG initiates production at Who Dat fieldDec 22, 2011LLOG Exploration reported that it successfully initiated production on December 9 from the Who Dat development in Mississippi Canyon 503/504/547.
Technip awarded contract for the Lucius development projectDec 20, 2011Technip was awarded a lump sum contract by Anadarko Petroleum Corporation for the engineering, construction and transport of a 23,000 ton
BP reports settlement with Cameron of claims related to the Deepwater Horizon accidentDec 19, 2011BP has reached agreement with Cameron International Corporation (Cameron), the designer and manufacturer of the Deepwater Horizon
Apache to dvelop Lucius project in deepwater Gulf of MexicoDec 19, 2011Apache Corporation reported that its wholly owned subsidiary along with other co-venturers will proceed with development of the Lucius project
Anadarko Petroleum sanctions Lucius projectDec 16, 2011Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, along with its co-venturers, have sanctioned the development of the Lucius project,
ATP successfully completes testing second Clipper wellDec 13, 2011ATP Oil & Gas Corporation reported the successful completion and testing of the second Clipper well at rates of 9,000 Bbls per day
Subsea 7 secures Cardamom, West Boreas contract in GOMDec 13, 2011Subsea 7 reports the award of two engineering and installation contracts from Shell for the Cardamom and West Boreas Projects in the Gulf of Mexico.
TGS begins multi-client 3D wide azimuth survey in Gulf of MexicoDec 13, 2011TGS has commenced acquisition of a 3D multi-client wide azimuth survey covering 11,655 km2 in the Gulf of Mexico in partnership with WesternGeco.