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  • Port of Virginia raises the bar

    13 June 2022
    Business Developments & Projects

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Port of Virginia have signed the agreement committing the federal government to begin its financial investment in the construction effort to widen and deepen the commercial shipping channels and Norfolk Harbor. With a group of federal and state officials in attendance, Virginia Port Authority (VPA) CEO, […]

  • Karoon Eyeing New Rig for Kangaroo Appraisal

    31 January 2013

    Karoon Gas Australia today announced that at 6:00 hours Brazilian time on 30th of January 2013, wireline evaluation of the Kangaroo-1 discovery well in the Santos Basin, off Brazil, was nearing completion. When the current wireline program is complete, the Blackford Dolphin rig will finish at the Kangaroo-1 location and relocate to the Emu-1 prospect […]

  • i3 Energy secures Dolphin rig for summer appraisal campaign

    19 March 2020
    Business & Finance, Exploration & Production

    i3 Energy has awarded a drilling contract to a Dolphin Drilling-owned rig and agreed on a sale of an interest in a block offshore the UK. 

  • Norfolk District Delivers Strong Year

    1 October 2019
    Business & Finance

    As the fiscal calendar nears 2020, officials at Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are working to close the books by month’s end while taking a glimpse back at the past year’s accomplishments. Fiscal year 2019 saw a record $88 million in work within the district’s civil works mission. Projects ranged from its maintenance […]

  • Industry Leaders, Port Commissioners Chart Renaissance of Maritime Sector

    28 March 2014
    Business & Finance

    The Port of Seattle Commission has convened leaders of the city’s diverse maritime community today to identify and advance public policies that will create more good jobs in Seattle. The summit, led by port Co-President Stephanie Bowman and Commissioner Tom Albro, drew senior executives from international shipping, the Northwest Pacific fishing fleet, organized labor and […]

  • Brexit could provide boost for Britain’s shale gas

    14 July 2016

    By Karolin Schaps LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s shale gas industry could get a helping hand from a falling pound and a supportive new prime minister just as it is gearing up for its first production this year, after facing economic and political challenges that slowed its start. The British pound’s weakness since the Brexit vote […]

  • Seadrill, Dolphin and Borr upbeat about offshore drilling market amid strong rig demand

    17 August 2023
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Project & Tenders

    Seadrill, Dolphin, and Borr are encouraged by signs of a rig market upcycle amid strong tendering and contracting activity.

  • Fatal rig dismantling incident throws health, safety, and environmental perils at recycling yards into stark relief

    23 September 2024
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Environment, Human Capital, Infrastructure, Regulation & Policy, Rules & Regulation, Safety, Vessels

    A tragic accident recently claimed the life of one worker and put nine more directly in the path of danger due to gas exposure at a shipyard, where a 1975-built semi-submersible drilling rig was being taken apart for recycling purposes.

  • Britain Is Only Just Beginning to Exploit Its Vast Resources of Offshore Wind

    19 August 2016

    Below, we bring an article on the UK’s offshore wind energy status and potential, written by Simon Watson, Professor of Wind Energy at Loughborough University, and originally published by The Conversation. In 1993, nine 300kW turbines were installed on the eastern pier at Blyth Harbour, near Newcastle on England’s east coast. One can question whether this […]

  • Britain Is Only Just Beginning to Exploit Its Vast Resources of Offshore Wind

    19 August 2016

    Below, we bring an article on the UK’s offshore wind energy status and potential, written by Simon Watson, Professor of Wind Energy at Loughborough University, and originally published by The Conversation. In 1993, nine 300kW turbines were installed on the eastern pier at Blyth Harbour, near Newcastle on England’s east coast. One can question whether this […]

  • Providence Announces 1H 2013 Results (Ireland)

    30 September 2013
    Business & Finance

    Providence Resources P.l.c., the Irish oil and gas exploration and appraisal company, whose shares are quoted in London (AIM) and Dublin (ESM), announces its interim results for the half year ended 30th June 2013. OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS – Barryroe Oil Field, Celtic Sea o Publication of NSAI Competent Person’s Report – 2C Recoverable Resources of 346 […]

  • West of Duddon Sands: Challenging the Irish waters

    11 October 2013

    As West of Duddon Sands, one of the largest European wind farms, nears completion, global maritime services company Royal Boskalis Westminster, the appointed Transport & Installation (T&I) contractor, reflects on this vast project. The T&I contractor faced technical, operational and logistical challenges, particularly because the wind farm was developed at several locations at the same time. However, despite this the […]

  • DNV GL sets up JIP to deal with corrosion, integrity in ageing wells

    13 November 2014
    Exploration & Production

    The global oil and gas industry is now facing the reality that many of its on and offshore wells are being used beyond the original lifespan. This presents significant uncertainty around the integrity, safety and productivity of the remaining service life, DNV GL says.  DNV GL has established a Joint Industry Project (JIP) to develop […]