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  • UK gov’t reaffirms commitment to oil & gas sector

    5 September 2017

    UK government remains fully committed in its support of the UK’s oil and gas industry, the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury said on Tuesday at the industry’s conference in Aberdeen. Andrew Jones, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, spoke on Tuesday at the oil and gas industry’s conference – Offshore Europe – which started in Aberdeen on […]

  • Hundreds of barrels of oil spill into sea off UK

    16 February 2022
    Environment, Exploration & Production, Infrastructure, Operations & Maintenance

    Hundreds of barrels of oil spilt into the Irish Sea following a leak from Eni’s pipeline off the UK.

  • Subsea UK Invests in New State-of-the-Art Headquarters

    11 October 2012
    Business & Finance

    Industry body Subsea UK has invested in new state-of-the-art headquarters at the heart of the global subsea sector in Aberdeenshire’s ‘SURF City’, Westhill. The organisation, which represents more than 250 members across the UK, has a signed a lease on new premises in Arnhall Business Park. Subsea UK Neil Gordon, chief executive of Subsea UK, […]

  • DECC to Launch New Funding Mechanism, Eurogia-UK

    3 July 2013
    Authorities & Government

    The UK Department of Energy and Climate Change, in collaboration with Eurogia+, is launching a new funding mechanism, Eurogia-UK, to encourage UK companies to participate in transnational collaborations to develop innovative industrial RD&D projects for low carbon energy technologies. DECC will consider funding applications from collaborative projects receiving the Eurogia+ quality label as of September […]

  • DW Predicts $91Bn Investment in FPS (UK)

    5 October 2012
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    DW forecast that between 2013 and 2017 $91bn will be spent on floating production systems (FPS) – an increase of 100% over the preceding five-year period. In Douglas-Westwood’s new World Floating Production Market Forecast 2013-2017, a total of 121 floating production units are forecast – a 37% increase. This growth is driven by multiple factors, […]

  • UK: Valeport Introduces New VA500 Altimeter

    26 October 2011
    Business & Finance, Equipment

      Leading oceanographic instrument manufacturer, Valeport, announces its latest innovation, the VA500 Altimeter. The VA500 is launched in Nove… SubseaUK [mappress] Source: SubseaUK, October 26 , 2011;

  • Ofgem Recommends Change to Charging Methodology (UK)

    2 August 2013
    Business & Finance

    Ofgem has today announced it is minded to approve a change to the methodology for calculating what generators pay to use the electricity transmission network across Britain. It is proposed that the new charges would come into effect on 1 April, 2014. The aim of this change is to facilitate the timely move to a […]

  • Ecosse Subsea Moves into Larger Premises (UK)

    30 July 2013
    Business & Finance

    Subsea technology specialist, Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS) has moved to larger premises as it prepares for significant business growth. ESS was established in 1996 and has a number of innovative patented technologies, including the SCAR plough and trenching system, which is in demand for specialist projects in the oil and gas and renewables sectors. The […]

  • DiveDoctor Gets New Lead Coordinator (UK)

    10 July 2013
    Business & Finance

    The National Hyperbaric Centre (NHC) has appointed Anglea Stephen as Dive Doctor Lead Coordinator at DiveDoctor, a diving medical information service. Sandy Harper, NHC Associate Director, commented on the new position, saying: “Angela has been a key individual in developing the Subsea Consulting Department, and I believe that her involvement with DiveDoctor will not only progress […]

  • UK: Portsmouth Port Development Under Way

    18 January 2011

    A record number of up to 40 cruise ships are expected to call at Portsmouth Port this year – up on last year’s figure of 11. At the same … (insidermedia) [mappress] Source: insidermedia, January 18, 2011;

  • UK: Promising Plans for Terminal Construction at Hull

    14 May 2010

    COUNCILLORS are being urged to back plans for a new £100m riverside terminal in Hull which would handle up to 5m tonnes of materials a year. [mappress] Source: yorkshirepost, May 14, 2010;

  • UK: £400million Investment in Port of Immingham’s Development

    26 March 2010

    THE two great industries of North East Lincolnshire have received an incredible double tonic.A blueprint for the Port of Immingham’s future detailing up to £400-million of investment and hundreds of jobs has been revealed, as Grimsby’s seafood status received a national accolade. [mappress] Source:thisisgrimsby,March 26,2010

  • Heigham Sound Dredging Plans on Hold (UK)

    12 May 2011

    The Broads Authority has been forced to delay plans to dredge Heigham Sound on the Upper Thurne after permission to dispose of the sediment… (broads-authority) [mappress] Source: broads-authority, May 12, 2011;

  • UK: Officials Plan Teesport Dredging Project

    21 October 2011

    PD Teesport Limited has announced early information about works relate to the strengthening of Teesport No1 quay to allow deepening of the berth. Project also include dredging works associated with the Teesport’s No. 1 quay upgrade and deepening project located on the south western edge of Tees Dock, Middlesbrough. Value of project: Between £2,000,000 and […]

  • UK: Future Looks Great for Port of Tyne

    15 May 2012

    Laden with 76,195 tonnes of coal, the Alam Pesona sailed in to Port yesterday, smashing the record for the largest cargo on the Tyne previously set by sister ship Alam Penting. The ship has travelled from New Orleans (Louisiana) and taken 18 days to reach the Port of Tyne without stopping, covering a distance of […]

  • NBGI Acquires Cosalt Offshore Operations (UK)

    18 February 2013
    Business & Finance

    NBGI Private Equity, investor in Aberdeen-based ATR Group, has acquired the Aberdeen and Norway operations of Cosalt Offshore. This will bring together Cosalt’s technical leadership in offshore lifting, combined with its comprehensive offshore inspection, testing and safety service with ATR’s highly complementary global equipment rental service offering to the offshore maintenance sector. The deal will […]

  • Finalists for Offshore Achievement Award Revealed (UK)

    28 January 2013
    Equipment

    Finalists for this year’s Offshore Achievement Awards have been named today {Monday 28 January}, in an announcement which celebrates the highest performing companies and individuals within the energy industry. The 2013 awards, which were launched in October by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Aberdeen Section, received a high level of interest across each of […]

  • Bibby Offshore Expands Its Business (UK)

    21 November 2012
    Business & Finance

    Aberdeen-based subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshore has opened a project engineering centre in Liverpool and employed five subsea engineers to remotely support its core business in Aberdeen. The decision to develop this innovative approach to the resource shortage in the Aberdeen region is due to the rising demand for its services from its clients. Bibby […]

  • UK: Subsea 7,Acergy Merger Completed

    10 January 2011
    Business & Finance

    Subsea 7 S.A.  announced on Friday January 7, 2011 that the combination between Acergy S.A. and Subsea 7 Inc. was completed following the closing of Oslo Børs on that day. On completion the Company’s name changed to Subsea 7 S.A. and the restated Articles of Incorporation approved by Acergy S.A.’s shareholders on November 9, 2010 […]

  • Picture of the Day: River Tone Dredging (UK)

    26 June 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    Dredging is part of the flood action plan and the Environment Agency is progressing with a project to dredge 8 kilometres of the Rivers Parrett and Tone. The plan includes a range of other options for improving the area’s flood resilience in the long term, such as maintenance, land management and community and business resilience. […]

  • UK: Extra Boost for York Flood Defences

    19 November 2013
    Business & Finance

    New flood defences for the Water End area of York are to benefit from almost £1 million worth of extra improvements. Environment Agency contractors will now be able to raise the level of Landing Lane, adjoining the River Ouse, removing the need to install temporary barriers across the road requiring manual operation in the event […]

  • Marin to Acquire AGR Seabed Intervention (UK)

    17 December 2013
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    Marin, the ultra-deepwater excavation specialist and recovery firm, has confirmed it is to acquire AGR Seabed Intervention. The announcement comes after the duo formed a very successful strategic alliance earlier this year. The acquisition of AGR Seabed Intervention will advance Marin’s strategy of extending its global reach and specialist excavation services. Customers will benefit from […]

  • FLAG: Dredging is Crucial for Somerset Levels (UK)

    11 March 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    Since the release of the proposed 20 Year Plan last week, there has been a lot of discussion about the costings and cause of the floods that have devastated the Somerset Levels over the past 2 months. Flooding on the Levels Action Group (FLAG) insists that dredging will make a major difference to the flood […]

  • Pumping Operation on Somerset Levels Continues (UK)

    6 February 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    Severe flood warnings are in place today for parts of the south west coast where high sea levels have combined with strong winds and large waves. Today there is a high risk of coastal flooding in Dorset, Devon and of further river flooding on the Somerset Levels and Moors. This week Environment Agency staff continue […]

  • UK: River Trent Dredging Nears End

    18 October 2013
    Business & Finance

    The final stage of a £1m project to dredge 50,000 tonnes of sand, gravel and silt from the bed of the River Trent is taking place this week. “We started dredging the river in July to make it easier for leisure boats and cargo barges to cruise up and down. The project, the first major […]