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Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Samsung Heavy Wins Johan Sverdrup Contracts
Offshore

Samsung Heavy Wins Johan Sverdrup Contracts

  South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries has been awarded an NOK 7 billion (US$890 million) contract from Statoil for the construction of the

June 30, 2015
Total Views: 69

Monday, June 29, 2015
Norlines Kvitbjørn cargo ship
News

NorLines’ New LNG-Powered Cargo Ship Ran Aground in Norway

  A brand new LNG-powered cargo ship touted as the ‘new generation’ of the NorLines fleet ran aground for unknown reasons Sunday morning

June 29, 2015
Total Views: 148

Thursday, June 25, 2015
Norway Offshore Workers Agree Wage Deal, Avoiding Strike
News

Norway Offshore Workers Agree Wage Deal, Avoiding Strike

Norwegian offshore oil rig workers signed a new wage deal on Thursday, avoiding a strike that could have cut energy production, labour unions

June 25, 2015
Total Views: 28

Thursday, June 18, 2015
Norwegian Offshore Workers Threaten Strike
Offshore

Norwegian Offshore Workers Threaten Strike

Some 574 Norwegian rig workers could go on strike from next Thursday, potentially reducing oil production, unless a wage settlement is reached during talks

June 18, 2015
Total Views: 47

Monday, June 15, 2015
Odfjell Drilling Wins Johan Sverdrup Drilling Contracts
News

Odfjell Drilling Wins Johan Sverdrup Drilling Contracts

Norwegian oil major Statoil has awarded rig firm Odfjell Drilling contracts worth up to $1.04 billion for work on the giant Johan Sverdrup field in the North

June 15, 2015
Total Views: 28

Wednesday, May 27, 2015
More Offshore Layoffs – World Wide Supply Lay-ups to Impact 48 Crew
News

More Offshore Layoffs – World Wide Supply Lay-ups to Impact 48 Crew

Norway’s World Wide Supply (WWS) says it is laying up two platform supply vessels operating in the UK spot market amid weak demand for offshore vessels.

May 27, 2015
Total Views: 57

Friday, April 24, 2015
johan sverdrup
Offshore

Norway’s Giant Johan Sverdrup Could Face Delays, Cost Overruns

The start of Norway's 2.3 billion barrel Johan Sverdrup oil field may be delayed and costs could exceed forecasts but the project could break even at about

April 24, 2015
Total Views: 31

Thursday, April 23, 2015
The Upside to a Down Market: Innovation and Standardization in Norway
Offshore

The Upside to a Down Market: Innovation and Standardization in Norway

As a daily consumer of energy, I’ve been selfishly happy about the lower fuel prices of late. Low gas prices are good – at least that’s what

April 23, 2015
Total Views: 98

Friday, April 10, 2015
Norwegian Shipowners Less Optimistic About 2015
News

Norwegian Shipowners Less Optimistic About 2015

Norwegian shipowners are less optimistic in 2015 amid falling oil prices, heightened geopolitical tensions, and sluggish, uncertain growth in the global

April 10, 2015
Total Views: 30

Friday, March 6, 2015
Statoil Delays Two Major Projects on Norwegian Continental Shelf
News

Statoil Delays Two Major Projects on Norwegian Continental Shelf

Statoil says it is delaying two major projects on the Norwegian continental shelf amid low oil prices and the need for more robust planning in order to cut

March 6, 2015
Total Views: 25

Friday, January 16, 2015
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Finance

Norway’s Oil Crisis Talks Lead to Pledges of Stimulus If Needed

Top policy makers in western Europe’s biggest oil producer underscored their commitment to providing stimulus should the economy need

January 16, 2015
Total Views: 32

Tuesday, January 13, 2015
WATCH: North Sea FPSO Withstands Hurricane-Force Storm
Interesting

WATCH: North Sea FPSO Withstands Hurricane-Force Storm

It's that time of year... when hurricane-force storms churn across the north Atlantic before hitting the North

January 13, 2015
Total Views: 413

Tuesday, December 9, 2014
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News

Norway Reviews GDP Growth Estimates as Oil Plunge Continues

Norway signaled it may cut its economic forecast for next year as a slump in oil prices threatens growth in western Europe’s biggest crude

December 9, 2014
Total Views: 38

Friday, November 28, 2014
johan sverdrup
News

Statoil Selected to Operate Giant Johan Sverdrup Offshore Oil Field

Statoil has been selected to operate all phases of the giant Johan Sverdrup oil field offshore Norway, Statoil announced

November 28, 2014
Total Views: 50

Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Kleven Delivers World’s Largest LNG-Powered PSV
News

Kleven Delivers World’s Largest LNG-Powered PSV

With a length of 92.5 meters and a deck capacity of 1,080 m2, Rem Eir is the world's largest LNG powered PSV, according to

November 26, 2014
Total Views: 192

Wednesday, November 19, 2014
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News

Norway Faces Oil and Gas Project Delays with Crude Slump

Norway faces more delays in offshore oil and gas projects and reduced exploration next year after the value of crude slumped by a third, according to the

November 19, 2014
Total Views: 17

Monday, October 13, 2014
Passengers Evacuated After Norled Ferry Runs Aground
Shipping News

Passengers Evacuated After Norled Ferry Runs Aground

A Norwegian can and passenger ferry ran aground late Sunday night forcing the evacuation of all

October 13, 2014
Total Views: 109

Monday, September 22, 2014
johan sverdrup field
Offshore

Norway to Outline Johan Sverdrup Power Plan in Early 2015

The Norwegian government said on Monday it would outline plans in spring next year regarding the electrification of the $20 billion Johan Sverdrup oil field in

September 22, 2014
Total Views: 51

Thursday, August 21, 2014
Watch: Ferry Slams Into Pier in Norway
Blog

Watch: Ferry Slams Into Pier in Norway

Some new video today showing a Norwegian ferry crashing into a dock after reportedly losing power as it made its

August 21, 2014
Total Views: 82

Monday, August 18, 2014
Bergen Group Exits Shipbuilding Sector With Sale of NorYards AS
Shipbuilding

Bergen Group Exits Shipbuilding Sector With Sale of NorYards AS

Norwegian maritime and offshore services provider Bergen Group has offloaded its last remaining shares in NorYards AS, marking the group's complete exit from

August 18, 2014
Total Views: 198