Latin America

Court affirms dismissal of suit against Chevron subsidiary

Submitted by Mark Venables on Thu, 2018-05-24 08:07

24th May 2018

The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld a lower Canadian court’s determination that an Ecuadorian judgment against Chevron Corporation, already found by U.S. courts to have been obtained through fraud and corruption, cannot be enforced against Chevron Canada Limited, an indirect subsidiary.

Proforma Safety International Announces Partnership with LOMAK Energy to Support the Emerging Oil and Gas Sector in Guyana

Submitted by Editorial on Tue, 2018-02-20 09:01

20th February 2018

Proforma Safety International is pleased to announce its partnership with Guyanese agency, LOMAK Energy Services Inc., to support the oil and gas sector with consulting services.

Total enters exploration in the Prolific Guyana Basin with three exploration licences

Submitted by Mark Venables on Mon, 2018-02-05 08:53

05th February 2018

Total has signed agreements to acquire interests into two exploration licenses offshore Guyana, the Canje Block and the Kanuku Block.

Exploring Energy Opportunities in Brazil

Submitted by Editorial on Mon, 2018-01-22 09:51

22nd January 2018

UK subsea companies are being encouraged to join the sixth edition of the ‘UK Energy in Brazil’ trade mission which takes place in March.

Polarcus awarded 3D marine seismic project in South America

Submitted by Editorial on Thu, 2018-01-11 10:26

11th January 2018

Suretank completes first sale to Argentina

Submitted by Editorial on Thu, 2017-11-23 09:42

23rd November 2017

Suretank Latin America has taken advantage of the benefits of the Mercosul agreement to deliver their blend of cost effective and high quality products to a new customer in Argentina.

SNC-Lavalin awarded engineering contract by Ecopetrol in Colombia

Submitted by Editorial on Mon, 2017-11-20 08:53

20th November 2017

SNC-Lavalin (TSX: SNC) announced today it has been awarded a contract by Ecopetrol in Colombia for conceptual, basic and detailed engineering on high and medium- complexity projects through to 2020.

RED Engineering sees ‘strong opportunities’ for growth in 2018 on the back of innovative engineering solutions

Submitted by Editorial on Fri, 2017-11-17 10:09

17th November 2017

UK engineering services firm RED Engineering sees ‘strong opportunities’ in the offshore oil and gas sector for firms with capacity to deliver innovative fast track projects. Despite the volatility of oil markets, continuing uncertainty over Brexit and pressure on costs, business development director Toby Bailey predicts that demand for leading-edge subsea technologies will remain robust over the next 12 months.

James Fisher Subsea Excavation launches patented revolutionary jetting technology

Submitted by Editorial on Mon, 2017-10-02 14:25

02nd October 2017

James Fisher Subsea Excavation (JFSE) has introduced a centrally located jetting system to its mass controlled flow excavation (M/CFE) equipment spreads.