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  • UK Government to boost new regulator with $26M

    16 July 2014
    Project & Tenders

    The UK Government has announced it would contribute short term funding of $26 million (£15 million) over five years to help kickstart the establishment of a new arm’s length regulatory body in the official response to Sir Ian Wood’s review into improving efficiencies in the UK’s offshore oil and gas industry. The Government’s one-off contribution to […]

  • Excessive Port Charges Threat to UK Shipowners

    3 October 2014

    A system must be found to mediate disputes between shipping companies and port operators over the cost of doing business, UK Chamber of Shipping CEO Guy Platten said in a speech to the British Ports Association annual conference in Belfast. “Shipowners, just like commercial ports, are in business to make money – and expect to […]

  • UK Subsea Businesses to Discuss Market Challenges

    29 September 2016

    Subsea supply chain businesses in the south-west of England will be joining forces to identify opportunities and debate the challenges facing the sector at an industry networking event organised by Subsea UK. The session on October 12, will be held at the National Composites Centre (NCC), and will focus on underwater activity in relation to […]

  • Bruce Stevenson Appointed to Work With Ofgem (UK)

    22 December 2010
    Business & Finance

    Edinburgh-based insurance broker Bruce Stevenson Risk Management has been appointed to work with Ofgem as part of the UK government’s support for offshore wind generation. BSRM has been selected, along with Grant Thornton, to advise on the tender process appointing Offshore Transmission Owners. The initial 15-month contract will focus on the insurance provisions for the […]

  • UK Encourages Tidal, Wave Energy Generation

    7 October 2012
    Authorities & Government, Research & Development

    The UK has huge potential for marine power and is considered the most attractive destination to develop marine projects in Europe, states a new report by energy experts GlobalData. The new report (Installed Capacity, Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), Profiles of Technology Developers and Key Country Analysis to 2030) shows that the marine energy industry […]

  • Qatari LNG Reduces UK’s Carbon Emissions

    24 June 2010

    Qatar’s LNG deliveries to the United Kingdom have resulted in a reduction in carbon emissions from the UK power stations by 8.9 mega-tonnes… [mappress] Source: gulf-times, June 24, 2010;

  • Dana Becomes Operator of Triton FPSO (UK)

    1 October 2012
    Business & Finance

    Today, (Monday 1 October 2012), Dana Petroleum (E&P) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dana Petroleum plc (Dana) takes over the operatorship of the Triton floating production storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) from Hess and Dana acquires Hess’ 28.28% stake in the Bittern field, increasing Dana’s share in the field to 33%. Paul Griffin, Dana’s […]

  • Aker Solutions names UK and Africa manager

    9 September 2015
    Business & Finance

    Aker Solutions has appointed David Clark as regional president of the UK and Africa to oversee an expansion and support operations in these key markets. Clark, a UK national, has more than 30 years of experience from the oilfield services, projects and contracting industry, most recently as vice president of production facilities for Schlumberger. He […]

  • UK Chamber of Shipping Updates Master’s Guide

    10 July 2014

    The UK Chamber of Shipping has published its revised Master’s Guide to Shipboard Disciplinary Procedures. The new edition brings the guidelines up to date with recent developments in the shipping industry.   The Code of Conduct for the Merchant Navy is a well-established document, setting out principles aimed at ensuring high standards of discipline on board […]

  • UK: National Subsea Research Initiative Launched

    11 June 2014
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    A major subsea research initiative has launched this month. The National Subsea Research Institute (NSRI) will be the focal point for the co-ordination of research and development activities for the UK’s subsea oil and gas sector. As a direct link between the subsea community and academia as well as government, NSRI will facilitate the development […]

  • UK subsea suppliers set sights on Asia

    23 November 2015

    The potential for British expertise in the subsea hubs of Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia will be explored at the fifth annual Subsea Asia conference this week, the organizers have said. The event, which takes place at the Dharmawangsa Jakarta Hotel, Indonesia on Tuesday, November 24 is organized Subsea UK, the industry body representing UK subsea […]

  • Oil & Gas UK Expands Board of Directors

    30 May 2013

    Terry Savage, corporate relationship director of Global Energy Group, a leading service and contracting company which provides a range of services associated with the construction and maintenance of critical assets in the energy sector and owns one of the largest dry docks in Europe, is to join the Board of the UK oil and gas […]

  • Two LNG tankers for UK’s Milford Haven

    19 January 2015

    The UK’s South Hook LNG terminal has booked another LNG cargo to be delivered in January.

  • Secretary Davey Welcomes UK Energy Statistics

    31 July 2014
    Authorities & Government

    Following the publication of the annual energy statistics Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Edward Davey, commented. Secretary Davey said: “The government’s investment in renewable energy is paying off: renewable electricity has more than doubled in just four years – with around 15 per cent of Britain’s electricity already coming from clean renewable sources […]

  • UK: Transport Minister Visits London Gateway

    11 February 2013

    State-of-the-art fully automated stacking cranes (ASCs) currently being installed at the UK’s new national hub port will increase reliability and ensure smoother, more efficient operations 24 hours a day, even in weather conditions that would force non-automated systems to close. One of the first to view the new equipment being erected was UK Transport Minister […]

  • Oil & Gas UK Commends Catcher Project

    13 June 2014
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Oil & Gas UK welcomes the announcement today that Premier Oil plc’s Catcher Project is to go ahead, a project set to recover around 100 million barrels of oil from the North Sea. Oil & Gas UK operations director Oonagh Werngren said: “This is yet another clear sign that opportunity remains in the North Sea, […]

  • Reftrade UK Announces Ambitious Growth Plans

    3 May 2012
    Business & Finance

    Aberdeen-based Reftrade UK, specialists in the sale and lease of both new and used refrigerated containers and portable units, announced £500,000 investment to increase the company’s fleet of units and aid ambitious growth plans focused on the North Sea offshore market. The company is a newly formed venture between Aberdeen founded Abcool Ltd and Dutch […]

  • SeeByte Autonomy Demo System for UK MOD

    4 March 2015
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Project & Tenders

    SeeByte has received an order from the United Kingdom’s (UK) Ministry Of Defence (MOD) Defence Equipment and Support to deliver a maritime autonomy demonstration system. The demonstration system will consist of UUVs equipped with SeeByte’s SeeTrack Neptune software, an open architecture enabling autonomous multivehicle collaboration. The systems will be integrated with the UK’s Maritime Autonomy […]

  • UK: 250 Delegates to Attend OSPRAG Summit

    21 September 2011
    Business & Finance

    The work of the ground-breaking Oil Spill Prevention and Response Advisory Group (OSPRAG) concludes with the launch of its final report at a one-day conference in Aberdeen today (21 September). A total of 250 delegates are expected to attend the OSPRAG Summit on oil spill prevention and response in the UK to hear from speakers […]

  • HSSE Opens New Base in Lowestoft (UK)

    6 August 2014
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Hughes Sub Surface Engineering Ltd has officially opened another office in Lowestoft,East Coast. HSSE has the capability to support projects throughout the UK and Europe, and believe that an office local to the East coast will provide a strong strategic base of operations. The new HSSE facility will enable the company to bring more of […]

  • Qatargas Signs LNG Deal with Centrica (UK)

    24 April 2011
    Project & Tenders

      Qatargas signed last Thursday, 21 April 2011, a sales and purchasing agreement (SPA) to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Centrica plc, one of the largest suppliers of gas to customers in the UK. As per the agreement, Qatargas will deliver up to 2.4 million tonnes per annum of LNG from the Qatargas 4 […]

  • Flexlife Opens New Base in Newcastle (UK)

    29 September 2011
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

      Subsea project and integrity management specialist Flexlife has expanded its UK offering by opening a new base in Newcastle Gateshead… (SubseaUK) [mappress] Source: SubseaUK, September 29, 2011;

  • DNV Appoints Head of UK Advisory Services

    18 March 2013

    DNV, the multinational provider of risk management and sustainability services, has appointed Frank Ketelaars as its Head of UK Advisory Services to oversee a further growth in the oil and gas sector, drawing on a diverse and experienced pool of consultants. Ketelaars will have overall responsibility for DNV’s advisory units in London, Manchester and Aberdeen, […]

  • E.ON Demonstrates Offshore Wind Benefits for UK

    24 October 2011

    E.ON has released new figures demonstrating the benefit offshore wind brings to the UK economy. The report based on E.ON’s Robin Rigg offshore wind farm in the Solway Firth highlights that 32% of the development, manufacture and construction for the site was carried out by UK-based business.  Dave Rogers, UK Regional Director for Renewables at […]

  • Japan and the UK to jointly boost maritime autonomy

    16 April 2024
    Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Outlook & Strategy, Technology

    UK and Japanese stakeholders are engaged together to accelerate the development of an assurance framework for maritime autonomy and instigate the development of appropriate regional and international regulations.