Ancala unit buys Apache’s SAGE interests

Ancala Midstream Acquisitions Ltd., London, has let a contract to Wood Group to operate the Scottish Area Gas Evacuation System (SAGE) and Beryl Gas Pipeline in the UK North Sea after acquiring the interests of Apache Corp. Source: News

Ineos acquiring more interests off the UK

Ineos UK SNS Ltd. has agreed to farm in to two exploratory licenses in the West of Shetland area off the UK that include a large natural gas prospect called Lyon. Source: News

Gulf of Mexico producers to become Talos Energy Inc.

Talos Energy LLC, Houston, and Stone Energy Corp., Lafayette, La., have agreed to merge in an all-stock transaction creating a Gulf of Mexico producer named Talos Energy Inc. Both companies recently have reported discoveries in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico. And Talos this year reported an oil strike in shallow water off Mexico in its […]

Maersk Drilling outlines alliance with Aker BP

Maersk Drilling and Aker BP announced a drilling rig alliance based on a tripartite collaboration model that also includes service provider Halliburton Co. The alliance involving high-performance jack ups aims at lower cost for Aker BP and increased profitability for Maersk Drilling and Halliburton.  Source: News

Serica due BP stakes in three fields off UK

Serica Energy PLC, London, has agreed to buy interests in three natural gas and condensate fields in the northern UK North Sea from BP PLC and become operator.  Source: News