Deepwater still in demand

This Outlines a few interesting points, particularly that the Russians will need help from outside to access their offshore reserves, which might mellow out the often difficult relationship between Russia and other countries when it comes to Energy policy. Here is another article which outlines exactly that.

Also, Greenaland is mentioned a few times which is a good tip. I may be wrong, but I think Greenland, Iceland and around Svalbard will be the next new fields to be explored.

This Rigzone article about Mexico also caught my eye. The Tiber find has obviously got the Mexicans back into thinking about increasing their exploration, perhaps in partnership with Petrobras for the deepwater work. Again, more international collaboration.

Which brings us to Petrobras, busy as ever. They stated that they will build or hire 28 new deepwater rigs in coming years. Article here. But they are also having Rig Charterers build the other rigs in Brazil. Sensible from Brazil's point of view as this will encourage investment and bring money in. Probably isn't great news for the guys at Keppel FELS, Korea and elsewhere though. Also, where will they get the staff? Hopefully from me...

Jobs this week:

Senior DPO, must be US citizen, for New Build Semi in Gulf of Mexico.
2nd Engineer Vacancy is back, PSV, North Sea. Need to be resident in the UK.
Subsea Engineers for Brazil, MUX experience needed.