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	Nitrox diving system with gravity-based LARS installed on the Balmoral FPV 14th February 2019 James Fisher Marine Services (JFMS), a leading provider of integrated marine services, has completed an important diving activity for an international oil and gas exploration and production company, Premier...
	BHP approves Atlantis Phase 3 project 13th February 2019 The BHP Board has today approved US$696 million (BHP share) in funding to develop the Atlantis Phase 3 project in the US Gulf of Mexico. This follows sanction by BP, as the Operator, of the Atlantis Phase 3...
	DEA awarded new licence in the Onshore Nile Delta 12th February 2019 The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) has awarded one new licence to DEA in its 2018 Bid Round. The East Damanhour exploration block (originally offered as Block 10) is covering 1,418 square...
	PD&MS announces EPC Modifications contract extension with Shell UK 11th February 2019 The extension follows a successful track record of delivery for Shell UK during an initial three-year contract term, which included execution of minor modifications scopes, as well as larger and more...
	BP starts up second stage of West Nile Delta project 11th February 2019 BP today announced first gas production from the second stage of its West Nile Delta development offshore Egypt.The project, which produces gas from the Giza and Fayoum fields, was developed as a...
	Subsea Expo attracts record attendance numbers 8th February 2019 Organised by industry body, Subsea UK, the event welcomed delegates from all corners of the world, including the US, Brazil, Azerbaijan, Iran, Mexico, China, Japan and Africa.Scottish energy minister, ...
	Total makes significant offshore gas discovery in South Africa 7th February 2019 The Brulpadda well encountered 57 meters of net gas condensate pay in Lower Cretaceous reservoirs. Following the success of the main objective, the well was deepened to a final depth of 3,633 meters and has...
	Subsea UK award winners announced 7th February 2019 The awards celebrate the achievements of companies and individuals in the UK subsea industry during Subsea Expo – Europe’s largest subsea focused exhibition and conference.The gala dinner,...
	Smoother sailing ahead for upstream supply chain players 6th February 2019 The global offshore upstream supply chain saw signs of recovery in 2018, and this looks set to continue in 2019, according to global natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie. As project FIDs increase,...
	Industry experts unite to unlock full potential of the UKCS 31st January 2019 Unlocking the full potential of the North Sea will be on the top of the agenda at Subsea Expo – the industry’s annual flagship conference and exhibition.The “Revitalising the UKCS”...