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Falkland Islands

  • Thursday, February 3rd 2011 - 23:02 UTC

    Falklands’ “Ocean Guardian” oil rig operational capabilities upgraded

    Drills and other equipment in Stanley’s oil companies’ storage

    Oilfield equipment specialist Titan Torque Services has secured a six-figure contract to provide support services for exploration work off the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic. The company signed a one-year deal with well management company AGR Petroleum Services to provide torquing facilities in support drilling rig “Ocean Guardian” operations.

  • Thursday, February 3rd 2011 - 19:12 UTC

    Falklands receives 6.000 cruise visitors in one day; 90% satisfaction rate

    Passengers flock at the Stanley jetty before departing for local tours and walks

    FALKLAND Islands Tourist Board statistics showed a 90% satisfaction rate yesterday on the busiest day ever in Stanley’s cruise ship visitor history.

  • Tuesday, February 1st 2011 - 17:53 UTC

    Falklands’ Desire with sufficient funds for oil drilling round and 3D surveying

    Ninky prospect waiting for “Ocean Guardian”

    Falkland Islands Desire Petroleum announced Tuesday it has sufficient funds to complete the programmed round of six well drillings, additional 3D seismic surveying and demobilization costs at the end of the campaign.

  • Friday, January 28th 2011 - 21:33 UTC

    Poor Start to Falklands Illex Season

    Fisheries research vessel Venturer

    VESSELS fishing for the squid species Illex argentinus in Falklands waters have been reporting poor catches of around two and five ton per day so far this season, confirmed Falkland Islands Fisheries Scientist Alexander Arkhipkin.

  • Friday, January 28th 2011 - 18:24 UTC

    Toothfish quota reduced in South Georgia

    Dr. Martin Collins, Senior Executive Officer and Director of Fisheries in South Georgia

    THE South Georgia toothfish quota dropped from 2800 tonnes to 1800 tonnes this year, with a reduction in the number of vessels from 9 to 6, confirmed the Senior Executive of the Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) Martin Collins today.

  • Thursday, January 27th 2011 - 12:28 UTC

    Rockhopper executives in the Falkland Islands

    Director of Mineral Resources Mrs Phy Rendell

    Representatives from Rockhopper Exploration are visiting the Falkland Islands this week. The company took over the rig Ocean Guardian from Desire on completion of their well, and Rockhopper’s well 14/10-3 (Sea Lion North) was spudded on January 13.

  • Friday, January 21st 2011 - 13:08 UTC

    Unilateral Facts

    Argentina has recently stepped up pressure on Britain over the Falklands by criticising British actions as “unilateral” and hence a breach of UN Resolution 31/49. This article places this current phase of the Falklands dispute in perspective and considers which side’s unilateral acts have been more significant.

  • Wednesday, January 19th 2011 - 20:48 UTC

    Letters of Sympathy to Flood Victims

    The Falkland Islands Government has sent letters to the leaders of Australia and Brazil following the devastating floods the two countries have undergone recently.

  • Wednesday, January 19th 2011 - 09:18 UTC

    Falkland Oil & Gas Limited Exploration Update

    FOGL, the oil and gas exploration company is pleased to announce an exploration update with respect to its licence interests offshore the Falkland Islands and in particular to its 100% owned and operated southern licences. FOGL also holds a 49% interest in licences collectively referred to as the northern licences in which BHP Billiton holds 51% and is operator.

  • Monday, January 17th 2011 - 23:22 UTC

    Falklands: FOGL prospects show promise, says broker

    FALKLAND Oil and Gas Limited has the potential to offer investors returns of 130 per cent in the medium term, according to the Jefferies brokerage.