Shipping, Oil and Gas

Norwegian - Russian cooperation in the Arctic

The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced NOK 6 million in funding towards a Norwegian–Russian petroleum technology assessment project for the Arctic region.

Tuesday, 31 January 2012 08:11

Oil&Gas: TTS to deliver drilling units to Brazil

TTS Energy in Bergen is to deliver two complete wellhead platform drilling units to the Brazilian engineering company OSX S.A., a contract worth NOK 730 million.

Monday, 16 January 2012 08:16

Cruise liner fire caused by fuel leak

The fire onboard the cuastal cruise line "Nordlys" was most probably caused by fuel leakking onto a burning hot engine housing, according to the Naval Accident Investigation Board.

Friday, 21 October 2011 06:50

Seadrill secures a five-year contract for newbuild

Seadrill has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with a major oil company for a five-year contract for operations in North America with the ultra-deepwater semi-submersible rig West Capricorn.

Sunday, 09 October 2011 06:19

Increased Norwegian shipping activity abroad

The number of Norwegian ships calling at foreign ports increased by 4.8 per cent in 2010, but the number is still lower than two years ago, according to Statistics Norway (SSB).

Wednesday, 20 July 2011 06:16

Norwegian tall ships race to the UK

Historical Norwegian tall ships Statsraad Lehmkuhl, Sørlandet and Christian Radich will dock in the Shetland Islands and Scotland in July as part of the annual Tall Ship Races.

Monday, 18 July 2011 06:53

More gas through subsea compression

Norwegian energy producer Statoil and its partners want to compress gas on the seabed to boost recovery. Subsea compression was recently selected as the preferred concept for Gullfaks.

Saturday, 18 June 2011 07:21

Oil Prices Drop $3 a Barrel

Brent crude oil dropped more than 2 percent Monday as the dollar strengthened, ending at $110.10 a barrel. Prices have continued to fall since they reached a peak of $123 a barrel in early May.

Tuesday, 24 May 2011 14:40

Brazilian Day 25 May

Brazil is one of the most attractive upstream hotspots worldwide and the maritime industry is not missing out. To foster this activity, Nor-Shipping 2011 hosts Brazilian Day on Wednesday, May 25. Up to 40 key Brazilian companies are expected to attend, building relationships and partnerships with Nor-Shipping exhibitors.

Tuesday, 24 May 2011 08:38

Norwegian ship attacked by pirates

The Norwegian bulk carrrier "Star Manx" was attacked by armed pirates who attempted to capture the ship in the Red Sea, on its way from Norway to India on Saturday.