Most popular articles of the week, September 8 – 14, 2014

VIDEO: How Auger platform escaped decommissioning

Shell has launched a short movie, explaining why Auger, a tension leg platform in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico is special.

BP against Scottish independence

As the Scottish referendum approaches, everyone seems to have an opinion whether the Scots should remain part of the Kingdom or not.

Mermaid to manage cruise-ship-turned-accommodation-vessel

Mermaid Marine Australia Limited (MMA), Australia’s marine services provider to the offshore oil and gas industry, has been awarded a contract for the operation and management of the accommodation vessel “Silja Europa”.

Workplace discrimination in Oil & Gas industry?

The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) will host a world-first event next month which will highlight workplace discriminatory issues within the oil and gas industry.

BP awards Juniper EPIC to Technip (Trinidad)

Technip has been awarded a substantial Engineering, Procurement, Installation, Construction (EPIC) lump sum contract by BP Trinidad and Tobago LLC for the development of the Juniper project, to be located off the South East coast of Trinidad.

New EU sanctions for Russian oil firms. We will respond ‘asymmetrically’, Russian PM says

The European Union is preparing another package of sanctions against Russia. According to reports, the EU will target Russia’s oil companies Rosneft, Gazpromneft and Transneft.

More woes for Sevan Louisiana rig

Sevan Louisiana offshore drilling rig continues to experience equipment problems.

WorleyParsons to buy consulting firm MTG

WorleyParsons has entered into an agreement to acquire MTG, Ltd, a US based management consulting firm in the oil and gas, petrochemicals and chemicals industries with operations in North America, the United Kingdom and Australia.

Eni under investigation for alleged bribery in Nigeria

The Milan Prosecutor’s office in Italy is investigating allegations that Claudio Descalzi, a CEO of the country’s largest oil company Eni, was involved in a bribery scandal in Nigeria.

September 14, 2014