Top News of The Week, December 16 – 22, 2013

FID Made for Shah Deniz Stage 2

The Shah Deniz consortium has announced the final investment decision (FID) for the Stage 2 development of the Shah Deniz gas field in the Caspian Sea, offshore Azerbaijan.

SBM Offshore, Daya Lock Horns Over Vessel Sale Deal

SBM Offshore has announced that the previously announced memorandum of agreement with Daya Vessels Limited for the proposed sale of the Diving Support and Construction Vessel ‘SBM Installer’ will not proceed as previously planned.

Watch the World’s Largest Ship on Its Maiden Voyage

After 14 months of construction, the Shell Prelude FLNG project continues to create history. Measuring nearly half a kilometre in length and weighing over 200,000 tonnes, the facility’s enormous hull is ready to take to the water for the first time.

Petrobras Finds Oil in Potiguar Basin (Brazil)

Petrobras has discovered an oil accumulation on concession BM-POT-17, the first in the deep waters of Potiguar Basin, in its portion located in the state of Rio Grande do Norte.

Shipyard De Hoop to Build Ten Platform Supply Vessels for UAE Market

Shipyard De Hoop has received an order to design, build and deliver ten Platform Supply Vessels (PSV) for Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).

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December 22, 2013