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  • First UK-Made Offshore Wind Tower Sections Ready to Roll

    3 January 2018
    Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development

    CS Wind UK is commencing the transportation of the first nine offshore tower sections from its Machrihanish factory in Campbeltown, Scotland, to the local harbour on 8 January.

  • UK firm broadens US presence with deepwater assets buy

    2 April 2025
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects

    London-based INEOS Energy has completed the acquisition of the U.S. Gulf business previously held by CNOOC Energy Holdings U.S.A. Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) International. According to INEOS Energy, the deal increases its production globally to over 90,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, bringing its capital spend on […]

  • UK: Naval Dockyard in Portsmouth Counts Its Last Days?

    23 January 2012

    The historic naval dockyard in Portsmouth could be closed, bringing to an end 800 years of shipbuilding. Defence giant BAE Systems is considering mothballing the base which launched ships that allowed Britain to rule the waves for centuries. Some 3,000 jobs are under threat under the company’s review of its warship business. Huge cuts to […]

  • Finnlines deploys three hybrid RoRos on Finland-UK route

    12 September 2024
    Infrastructure, Vessels

    Finnish shipping company Finnlines revealed plans to launch a new service from Finland to England that will be operated with three hybrid roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) vessels.

  • Two New Categories Added for Offshore Achievement Awards (UK)

    9 September 2013
    Business & Finance

    The Society of Petroleum Engineers Aberdeen Section has announced two new categories for this year’s Offshore Achievement Awards, which launch on 1 October. The awards, which are supported by principal sponsor TAQA, have a 27-year history of celebrating outstanding success and innovations in the oil and gas industry. The new categories have been introduced to […]

  • UK: Maersk Training Turns Unemployed into Offshore Wind Technicians

    18 December 2013
    Business & Finance, Human Capital

    Local unemployed people are benefiting from new Careers in the Offshore Wind industry following their successful completion of a newly developed qualification offered by Maersk Training in Newcastle, designed to help them take advantage of job opportunities in the thriving UK offshore wind energy sector. Following the success of a pilot Diploma course earlier this […]

  • UK: Maersk Training Turns Unemployed into Offshore Wind Technicians

    18 December 2013
    Business & Finance, Human Capital

    Local unemployed people are benefiting from new Careers in the Offshore Wind industry following their successful completion of a newly developed qualification offered by Maersk Training in Newcastle, designed to help them take advantage of job opportunities in the thriving UK offshore wind energy sector. Following the success of a pilot Diploma course earlier this […]

  • New Marine Services Firm Seabed Solutions Joins Subsea UK

    4 February 2019
    Business & Finance

    New marine services firm Seabed & Offshore Solutions (Seabed Solutions) has joined industry trade body Subsea UK. Launched in January 2019, Seabed Solutions is led by managing director Martin Sisley, a former board member of Subsea UK. He previously held senior positions at James Fisher Marine Services, Red7Offshore, and Ocean Installer. Seabed Solutions will work with […]

  • Forewind Appoints Former UK Energy Minister as New Chairman

    4 February 2013
    Business & Finance

    Forewind has today announced the appointment of former Energy Minister Charles Hendry MP as its new chairman. With the Government committed to an ambitious target of 15% renewable energy consumption by 2020, Forewind intends to secure all the necessary consents required for the construction and development of the Dogger Bank wind farm, 125 km off […]

  • UK: Newcastle Gets Training Centre for Offshore Fire Fighters

    3 June 2013

    A brand new £1million, state-of-the-art, offshore training centre was unveiled Thursday, May 30,  at Newcastle International Airport, which will see up to 6,000 offshore workers trained every year in emergency fire fighting. The world-class facility has been developed by Offshore Training Newcastle (OTN) – a unique partnership of three of the North East’s leading training […]

  • UK: Valiant to Submit Fionn Field FDP in 1H 2012

    24 January 2012
    Business & Finance

    Antrim, an international oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Calgary, Canada, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Valiant Petroleum plc to proceed with early installation of subsea facilities for the development of the Fionn Field in the UK Northern North Sea block 211/22a South East Area (the “Fionn Agreement”). […]

  • UK: RWE Npower Renewables Reduces Atlantic Array’s Size

    20 March 2013

    RWE npower renewables have given an update on the proposed Atlantic Array Wind Farm located in the Bristol Channel. The company today announced the 2013 project refinements. Through the consultation and assessment undertaken, RWE npower renewables has been working to develop the most appropriate offshore wind farm for the Bristol Channel. The latest revisions to […]

  • Scottish FM to UK Govt: Provide Confidence to Offshore Wind Industry

    21 May 2015
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance

    Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called for a new approach to the UK’s relationship with Scotland on energy issues, with key decisions on energy policy made following a process of consultation and agreement with the Scottish Government. The First Minister’s call came as industry experts met for the latest meeting of the Scottish Energy […]

  • Hibiscus to acquire UK North Sea license for $5 million

    8 October 2019

    Malaysian operator Hibiscus Petroleum has entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement to acquire License P2366, from United Oil & Gas and Swift Exploration Limited.

  • AREG’s Response to Samsung Plans for Fife Wind Farm (UK)

    1 February 2012

    First Minister Alex Salmond yesterday announced that Samsung is to base its first European offshore wind project in Fife in an inward venture worth up to £100m that is expected to create more than 500 jobs in Scotland. The announcement came at the Scottish Offshore Wind and Supply Chain Conference in Aberdeen. Morag McCorkindale, chief […]

  • Austal to Design and Construct Three Catamarans for UK’s Turbine Transfers

    18 October 2012
    Business & Finance

    Reflecting its renewed competitiveness in the international market for small and medium sized commercial vessels, Austal has secured a new contract for the design and construction of three wind farm support vessels. The 27 metre catamarans will be used by UK-based Turbine Transfers to support wind turbine installation and maintenance activities in European waters. Austal […]

  • New Energy and Climate Change Secretary Confirms Green Targets (UK)

    7 February 2012
    Authorities & Government

    Newly-appointed Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey will hit the ground running, joining Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg in sending a clear signal that green growth and green jobs will remain at the heart of the Coalition’s strategy for economic recovery. Visiting the Building Research Establishment’s Innovation Park near Watford, a testing site for […]

  • Researchers Measure Size and Shape of Offshore Workforce with 3D Scanners (UK)

    13 March 2013

    Groundbreaking research to measure offshore workers’ body size with 3D scanners to inform the future design of safety equipment, survival clothing and space requirements on offshore installations has been launched in Aberdeen. The research, which will generate an ongoing capability for measuring the size and shape of the offshore workforce, is the first of its […]

  • BP Awards over £1 Bln Worth of Contracts for UK Fields

    11 September 2013
    Business & Finance, Project & Tenders

    BP announced today that it, and its partners, have now awarded over £1 billion in contracts to UK-based companies to provide services and equipment for the major re-development of the Schiehallion and Loyal oil fields to the west of Shetland. The project to redevelop the fields, which are operated by BP on behalf of its […]

  • UK Verification bodies team up for Sustainability Live conference

    2 April 2015
    Authorities & Government

    UK’s Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) bodies are working together at the Sustainability Live conference to improve innovative energy and sustainability management in the UK. The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) will join BRE Global, WRc plc, and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) at Sustainability Live in Birmingham on April 21-23, 2015 in order to raise […]

  • UK: Hallin’s West Division Welcomes New Managing Director

    6 October 2011
    Business & Finance

    Hallin Marine, a Superior Energy Services Company, has appointed a new managing director for its West Division as it grows the capability and assets of its Aberdeen-based operation. Hallin has promoted Giovanni Corbetta to the Managing Director’s role after he distinguished himself as the division’s projects director. Giovanni has strong, industry-wide experience and is considered […]

  • UK: Superskid Adds New Capability to Cougar XTi ROV

    18 September 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    A new concept in skid design from Saab Seaeye adds a powerful tooling capability to their technologically advanced Cougar XTi ROV.  It means that for Christmas tree installation and other work tasks a small electric ROV can be deployed in the support role rather than a large hydraulic work class vehicle. The innovation behind the […]

  • UK: AGR Petroleum Services Announces New Management Appointment

    28 February 2011
    Business & Finance

      AGR Petroleum Services, the world’s largest independent well management company, has appointed a new manager to oversee and grow its global consultancy division. Kirsty Crook, who has been a part of AGR Consultancy Services for nearly a decade, has now been promoted to have global responsibility for the business unit. Her role sees her […]

  • UK: Cargotec’s Chain Wheel Manipulator Wins Innovation Award

    20 February 2012
    Business & Finance

    Cargotec’s MacGregor Chain Wheel Manipulator has won Offshore Support Journal’s Innovation of the Year award. The award was announced at the Annual Offshore Support Journal Conference in London on 15 February, and presented to Cargotec’s sales team for Advanced Load Handling in front of an audience of over 400 people at the conference gala dinner. […]

  • Donald Trump Invests in Anti-Wind Farm Campaign (UK)

    28 February 2012

      Donald Trump could spend over £10m fighting against the wind project offshore Aberdeen, reports BBC. It is well known that Mr. Trump believes that the potential wind farm will harm Scotland in many ways, so he has started a campaign “to save Scotland”. In case a decision on accepting the offshore wind farm plans […]