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  • UK: Survitec Plays Key Role in Refurbishment of Fairfield New Venture

    26 September 2012
    Business & Finance

    Survitec Group has played a key role in the refurbishment of US registered seismic survey vessel Fairfield New Venture, which is owned by the seismic data specialist Fairfieldnodal. Survitec’s engineers have ensured the vessel is now fully compliant with LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) standards for operating in the UK. The work involved […]

  • UK to Halve Accidental Hydrocarbon Leaks Over the Next 3 Years

    11 January 2011
    Business & Finance

    In a move to drive further reductions in the number of accidental hydrocarbon releases in the UK oil and gas industry, companies have committed jointly to cut leaks on their offshore installations by 50 per cent over the next three years. As a result of unremitting efforts by the industry working collaboratively through Step Change […]

  • UK ports feel they must do more to protect the environment

    16 October 2009

    UK ports have made significant inroads in adhering to current environmental legislation but feel they could and should be doing much more, according to new research from engineering and environmental consultancy, Royal Haskoning. The ‘Green Ports’ survey by Royal Haskoning of 100 port decision makers in Britain revealed that many recognise the growing importance of […]

  • UK: Crown Estate Posts Profit of GBP 252.6 Million

    27 June 2013

    The Crown Estate announced another record financial result, posting a profit of £252.6 million which they pay entirely to the UK Treasury for the benefit of the nation’s finances. Profit for the year was up by 5.2 per cent on last year and capital value rose by over 7 per cent to more than £8.6 […]

  • UK: Faroe Petroleum Starts Drilling Operations on Fulla Prospect

    7 July 2011
    Business & Finance

    Faroe Petroleum plc, the independent oil and gas company focusing principally on exploration, appraisal and production opportunities in the Atlantic Margin, the North Sea and Norway, announces that drilling operations have commenced on the Fulla exploration prospect (Faroe Petroleum 50%), located in the west of Shetland area of the Atlantic margin. This west of Shetlands […]

  • UK: Tritech Develops Riser and Anchor Monitoring System for FPSOs

    1 September 2011

    Tritech, leader in acoustic technologies, has developed a system for the real-time integrity monitoring of mooring lines, umbilicals and risers on Floating Production Storage and Offloading Units (FPSOs). RAMS (Riser and Anchor Monitoring System) is a 360° riser and anchor chain monitoring system for FPSOs that is deployed beneath the vessel and monitors the presence, […]

  • Lerwick Harbour Supports Total E&P UK’s Offshore Developments

    26 March 2013
    Business & Finance

    Lerwick Harbour is fulfilling a key hub role in servicing major onshore and offshore gas developments underway by operator, Total E&P UK Limited. Various contractors are using Lerwick’s comprehensive services and facilities, including extensive laydown areas and deep-water quays and anchorages, to support subsea installation work on the Laggan-Tormore fields, West of Shetland, and construction […]

  • UK: Premier finalizing Tolmount paperwork with contractors. FID in 2H 2018

    16 May 2018
    Project & Tenders

    Premier Oil has informed that the sanction of the Tolmount offshore development project is scheduled for the second half of 2018.

  • ROC to Boost UK Offshore Wind Supply Chain Opportunities

    25 July 2012

    Energi Coast believes that the Government’s announcement of the Renewables Obligation Certificates (ROC) offshore banding is a major step forward for the UK Offshore Wind Industry. It is predicted that changes to subsidies for generated renewable electricity could incentivise between £20 billion and £25 billion of new investment in the economy between 2013 and 2017. […]

  • Statoil Awards Mariner Drilling Services Job to Odfjell Drilling (UK)

    10 April 2013

    Statoil has awarded the contract for drilling services on the Mariner platform on the UK continental shelf to UK based Odfjell Drilling. “Mariner is the largest new offshore development in the UK in more than a decade. Over its lifetime the project will generate jobs and substantial ripple effects for UK and the Aberdeen region. […]

  • World’s largest double-ended hybrid ferry named in UK

    27 July 2023
    Green Marine, Vessels

    P&O Pioneer, the world’s largest double-ended hybrid ferry, was officially named on Wednesday at a ceremony hosted by British ferry operator P&O Cruises in Dover, the UK. China’s Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) delivered the vessel at the end of February. It is the first of two identical purpose-built “Fusion Class” sister-ships ordered for the Dover […]

  • Centrica Acquires Interest in Serica’s UK East Irish Sea Blocks

    27 June 2013
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Serica Energy plc announces that it has reached agreement with Centrica through its subsidiary Hydrocarbon Resources Limited (“HRL”) for the farm-out of UK East Irish Sea Blocks 113/26b and 27c (Licence P.1482), in which Serica presently holds a 65% interest. Under the agreement, HRL will acquire an operated 45% interest in the licence, with Serica […]

  • UK: IOG wraps up acquisition of Southern North Sea assets

    28 October 2016

    Independent Oil and Gas (IOG), a development and production focused oil and gas company, has completed the acquisition of Versus Petroleum’s subsidiary, Oyster Petroleum. Oyster holds the Southern North Sea licenses containing the Vulcan East, Vulcan Northwest, and Vulcan South fields, collectively known as the Vulcan Satellites in the UK part of the North Sea. […]

  • UK: Aberdeen Harbour to Receive 10 Cruise Calls this Summer

    22 February 2012
    Business & Finance

    Aberdeen Harbour is preparing to welcome 10 cruise calls this summer, with four vessels making their first ever visits to the city. The arrival of Rembrandt van Rijn on May 5, will signal the start of the season. A 168-foot passenger ship, Rembrandt will spend a day berthed at the port, before embarking on an […]

  • UK: Current Market Conditions Detrimental to Tanker Industry Sustainability

    28 November 2012
    Business & Finance

    Tanker owners continue to be deeply concerned that the current tanker market is seriously jeopardising the sustainability of the tanker industry. Speaking recently to INTERTANKO’s Council in London, the Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Koji Sekimizu, pointed out just how much the tanker industry contributes to the world economy. “Without the tanker […]

  • UK: Forum Energy Technologies, Global Marine Ink Contract

    30 October 2012

    Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. has announced the signing of a contract with Global Marine Systems Limited, Ltd.  Under the contract, Forum will supply a PerryTM XT 600 Trenching System, complete with Launch & Recovery System and special tooling. The trencher provides three meter ROV burial capability on the ocean floor. Also included in the scope […]

  • Quays Marinas: “Little Orme” Proves Her Worth (UK)

    7 February 2013
    Business & Finance, Vessels

    Seen here against the backdrop of her namesake, the ‘Little Orme’ is making good progress with the annual dredge at Conwy Quays Marina and is now two thirds of the way through the winter campaign. The dredger, purchased in 2011 jointly by Quay Marinas and The Crown Estate, is making a significant difference to depths […]

  • UK: OSV Viking Lady to Get First Hybrid System

    14 March 2012
    Business & Finance

    A true hybrid energy system is currently being developed for installation on board the offshore supply vessel Viking Lady. An impressive battery pack for energy storage will soon be installed. When the new system is complete, the operation of the engine will be more smooth and cost effective giving further emission reductions. Now another first […]

  • Wind Energy Industry Experts Identify UK Market Opportunities

    24 May 2011

    The United Kingdom’s offshore wind sector offers U.S. companies significant market opportunities to fill supply chain gaps in… (altenergymag) [mappress] Source: altenergymag, May 24, 2011;

  • Mojo Maritime to Develop Low Motion Floating Platform (UK)

    27 February 2014
    Business & Finance

    Mojo Maritime Ltd, the Falmouth based marine renewable energy experts, have secured funding to develop, build and test their low motion floating platform for offshore LiDAR measurements in an at sea environment (LiDAR is an advanced laser technology solution deployed in support of offshore wind energy farms to facilitate wind speed measurement and directional data […]

  • Major Players to Outline Chances in Offshore Wind Industry (UK)

    4 February 2011

    MAJOR players in the growing offshore wind farm sector will be outlining supply chain opportunities to firms in the North-East and North…   (thenorthernecho) [mappress] Source: thenorthernecho, February 04, 2011

  • UK: Fugro GEOS Expands Riser Monitoring Equipment Pool

    23 November 2012
    Business & Finance, Equipment

    With oil operators clarifying their strategies for riser and wellhead fatigue management, Fugro GEOS has experienced a substantial increase in demand for subsea instrumentation. To meet these new levels of demand, and to satisfy the short lead times required by clients, the pool of key equipment is being expanded with increased stocks of: – DeepData […]

  • UK: Met Office Launches Wind Production Forecast Plus

    12 September 2012
    Technology

    The Met Office launches the Wind Production Forecast Plus today, a new site-specific weather forecasting service for wind farms and wind energy production, with enhanced output accuracy. It provides energy generators, traders, consultants and grid operators with an accurate weather forecast to feed into their own power models, to help them predict how much energy […]

  • Wood Group: Conditions in Energy Markets Remain Favourable (UK)

    5 October 2012
    Business & Finance

    A leading international energy services company, Wood Group comprised of three businesses—Engineering, Wood Group PSN and Wood Group GTS, has issued the Interim Management Statement. According to Wood Group conditions in energy markets remain favourable. The Group continues to deliver good growth and is confident of achieving full year performance in line with expectations. The […]

  • Scottish Renewables Respons to Trump’s Anti-wind Letters (UK)

    10 February 2012

      In response to a letter sent by Donald Trump to the First Minister regarding offshore wind, Niall Stuart, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said:  “Who is Donald Trump to tell Scotland what is good for our economy and our environment?  “Offshore wind is already attracting billions of pounds of investment and supporting hundreds of […]