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  • Update 1: Ex-Petrobras director arrested. Vantage Drilling denies wrongdoing

    3 July 2015
    Exploration & Production

    (Updated with Ensco statement, July 7, 2015) Brazilian police have arrested a former Petrobras official, Jorge Zelada, who allegedly received bribes related to drilling rig contracts. According to Reuters, which cited Prosecutor Carlos Fernando dos Santos Lima, Zelada, who was a director of the Petrobras international branch between 2008 and 2012, might have taken bribes on a drilling contract for the Vantage Drilling-owned […]

  • Shell hit by another round of Arctic drilling protests

    15 June 2015

    Two activists have secured themselves to the anchor chain of the vessel that is part of Shell’s Arctic-bound fleet docked in Bellingham, Washington on Friday morning, June 12, 2015.  According to the U. S. Coast Guard, watchstanders at Sector Puget Sound received a call around 4:50 a.m., from Station Bellingham personnel, reporting protesters had secured themselves […]

  • Trinity cuts costs, makes COO redundant

    23 September 2015

    Trinity Exploration & Production (Trinity), an independent E&P company focused on Trinidad and Tobago, has identified a number of cost reduction measures which include management changes and a redundancy programme across functions citing company’s current funding position and the low oil price environment.  As part of this process, Craig McCallum, Chief Operating Officer, is to leave the […]

  • Oil & Gas UK, Decom North Sea align for decommissioning agenda

    18 November 2015

    UK offshore oil and gas industry trade bodies Oil & Gas UK and Decom North Sea are to align on key areas to deliver a more efficient and effective decommissioning agenda for the North Sea. More joined-up working – but with each body retaining its independence, geographical representation, brand and governance – was announced on […]

  • Works on Endeavour Jack-Up Rig Almost Done, Buccaneer Energy Says (USA)

    17 December 2012
    Business & Finance

    Buccaneer Energy Limited has an update on the “Endeavour – Spirit of Independence” jack-up rig and Buccaneer’s offshore Alaskan projects in the Cook Inlet. The Endeavour is owned by Kenai Offshore Ventures, LLC (“Kenai Offshore”), which is a joint venture between Buccaneer, Singapore based Ezion Holdings Limited and the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority […]

  • GL’s Mike Hoyle Receives IADC Exemplary Service Award

    22 February 2013
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    The International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) has recognised Mike Hoyle, one of GL Noble Denton’s leading technical authorities for offshore oil and gas structures, for his contribution to new ISO Standards for the site-specific assessment of mobile offshore units. The IDAC Committee presented its Exemplary Service Award to Hoyle in recognition of his role […]

  • Salamander Reports Strong Reserves Increase at Bualuang Field, Offshore Thailand

    25 February 2011
    Business & Finance

      Salamander Energy plc announces a reserves upgrade to the Bualuang oil field and the commencement of its drilling programme in the B8/38 licence, Gulf of Thailand. Salamander is operator and holds a 100% interest in the B8/38 licence. Bualuang Field Reserves Upgrade Following analysis of the performance of the Bualuang field and modeling of […]

  • Scandlines wraps up investment in low-noise thrusters for hybrid ferries

    10 October 2022
    Business Developments & Projects, Equipment, Infrastructure, Technology, Vessels

    Danish ferry operator Scandlines has completed a more than EUR 13 million investment project in upgrading the Fehmarn ferries and at the same time significantly reduced its environmental impact.

  • Grimaldi clears €70 million loans for renewal of its eco-friendly fleet

    17 October 2022
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Outlook & Strategy, Regulation & Policy, Transition, Vessels

    Grimaldi Group has secured two loans, totaling €70 million, from the Intesa Sanpaolo bank for the purchase of two vessels belonging to the Grimaldi Green 5th Generation (GG5G) class.

  • Western Bulk takes delivery of 1st carbon offset bio-blend bunker fuel

    7 February 2022
    Business Developments & Projects, Environment, Infrastructure, Outlook & Strategy, Regulation & Policy, Transition, Vessels

    Norwegian dry bulk shipping company Western Bulk has taken delivery of its first carbon offset bio-blend bunker fuel (B30) from TFG Marine, a marine fuel supply and procurement joint venture between commodity trader Trafigura and shipping firms Frontline and Golden Ocean.

  • Stolt Tankers to build low water tanker for BASF

    21 January 2021
    Environment, Innovation, Safety, Transition, Vessels

    Stolt Tankers has been commissioned by chemicals company BASF to help design and build a new tanker that can operate at extreme low water levels in the river Rhine. The ship will be built by Mercurius Shipping Group and after scheduled delivery in 2022, Stolt Tankers will operate it exclusively for BASF. The Rhine is […]

  • Russia’s Lukoil enters as Cairn exits Sangomar project in Senegal

    27 July 2020
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production

    Cairn Energy has entered into an agreement to sell to Russia’s Lukoil its entire 40 per cent interest in the Sangomar development, offshore Senegal.

  • Report: ‘niche market’ required to develop marine renewables in Scotland

    11 June 2020
    Authorities & Government, Business Developments & Projects, Research & Development, Technology, Transition

    A new report published has called on industry and government to work together to develop opportunities for the use of marine renewables in the oil and gas sector. The call is backed by a coalition of organisations and individuals who attended a conference held at the University of Aberdeen last year, to discuss how marine […]

  • BMP Steering Group Discusses Coastal Protection

    26 January 2016
    Business & Finance

    A short list of coastal and flood defense options to deliver the aims of the Sidmouth and East Beach Management Plan (BMP) project is to be developed, following a meeting of the BMP Steering Group with East Devon District Council’s BMP project team on 15 January 2016. The BMP’s aims are to maintain the standard […]

  • NCR Corporation to Complete Fox River Superfund Cleanup

    18 January 2017
    Business & Finance

    The Department of Justice’s Environment and Natural Resources Division and the U.S. EPA have announced a major settlement that requires NCR Corporation to complete the cleanup projects at Wisconsin’s Lower Fox River and Green Bay Site. An enormous amount of cleanup and natural resource restoration work has already been done in the area under a […]

  • Flood Seminar Held in Grimma, Germany

    13 February 2017
    Business & Finance

    Both in Germany and the Netherlands flood mitigation measures are implemented quicker when residents are involved right from the start. This was said during the recent seminar that took place in Grimma, Germany, on occasion of the Dutch trade mission to the region. At a special organised flood seminar it proved that in both countries […]

  • Singapore to accommodate foreign workers on two flotels

    13 April 2020
    Human Capital, Ports & Logistics, Vessels

    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will be providing two floating accommodations used in offshore and marine work to house healthy foreign workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The two facilities, the Bibby Progress and the Floatel Triumph, are now parked in a restricted area in the Tanjong Pagar Terminal and are being readied […]

  • New wharf in Antarctica ready for RRS Sir David Attenborough

    17 April 2020
    Infrastructure

    A new £40 million wharf to moor the RRS Sir David Attenborough has been completed at the British Antarctic Survey’s Rothera Research Station in Antarctica. The wharf has been used by polar ships for the first time to transport staff and materials back to the UK. A specialist team of engineers, divers, builders and project managers built […]

  • Somerset County Council Proposes Flood Fund Boost (UK)

    16 January 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    A further flood funding boost of £500,000 has been proposed for river dredging by Somerset County Council yesterday, and it brings the total proposed by the council to £1m. The Council is planning to up its offer of £300,000 for dredging, and £200,000 for local flood prevention schemes, to a total of £1m – with […]

  • Corps OKs Release of Final Report for Central Everglades Project (USA)

    26 May 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, is one step closer to finalizing a report on the Central Everglades Planning Project after receiving unanimous approval to release the document for state and agency review in the next few weeks. This milestone was achieved today at the Corps’ Civil Works Review Board (CWRB) in Washington […]

  • Luxembourg: Tree C Develops Fall Pipe Vessel Simulator for Jan de Nul

    9 April 2014

    This week, Jan De Nul Group awarded Tree C Technology B.V. a contract for the development and delivery of a Fall Pipe Vessel Simulator for its headquarters in Capellen in Luxembourg. The simulator will be used for personnel training of the Jan De Nul Group’s fall pipe vessel Joseph Plateau and its sister vessel Simon […]

  • USA: Additional Corps Briefing Needed Prior to Release of CEPP

    23 April 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, will be scheduling an additional briefing to seek approval to release the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) final report for state and agency review. It is anticipated that the report will be released no later than the end of June 2014. The report was presented to Corps […]

  • Australia: Ministers, Conservation Groups Discuss Gladstone Harbour Project

    25 July 2012

    Queensland’s Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney welcomed the chance to engage with conservation groups at the Ministerial Environmental Roundtable this morning. Mr Seeney addressed the group before taking part in a question and answer session with representatives from a range of interest groups including the Queensland Conservation Council, Sunshine Coast Environment Council, National Parks Association and […]

  • Minister: Flood Protection for Quambatook and Kerang (Australia)

    7 November 2012
    Business & Finance

    Gannawarra Shire’s flood protection is being enhanced with $560,000 worth of flood mitigation works and measures confirmed by the Victorian Coalition Government today. Water Minister Peter Walsh visited Quambatook to announce a $60,000 flood study for the town, as well as confirming $500,000 for the final stage of Kerang levee works. Mr Walsh said Quambatook […]

  • Pallone: Funding for Research and Education on Coastal Issues (USA)

    16 July 2013
    Business & Finance

    Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium (NJSGC) was awarded $471,500 for research, extension and education programs on coastal issues. Sea Grant is a nationwide network administered through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of 32 university-based programs that work with coastal communities. The New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium […]