Business & Finance
Germany: RWE Dea Earnings Rise 83 pct on High Prices
“Above all, the reasons for this substantial improvement in earnings are the high level of crude oil and gas prices, as well as the increase in our production,” explained Chief Executive Officer Thomas Rappuhn
UK: DPS Offshore Increases Investment in RESON SeaBat Technology
RESON A/S announce that Forum Subsea Technologies’ equipment rental business line, DPS Offshore – has increased their investment in RESON SeaBat technology. By adding to the number of SeaBat systems available and upgrading their existing SeaBat systems, Forum Subsea Technologies is proud to provide
Hamburg Sud and Alianca Reconfigure Their North Europe – East Coast South America Service
In response to changing market conditions, Hamburg Süd and Aliança have decided to restructure their service between North Europe and East Coast South America. The new service configuration will operate with seven 7,100 TEU “Santa” class vessels. These vessels are purpose-built for this trade and fe
UK: Ensco Ranks 1st Among Offshore Drillers by Costumer Satisfaction
Ensco plc once again received the first place ranking for total customer satisfaction among offshore drillers in the 2011 Oilfield Products & Services Customer Satisfaction Survey. Conducted by EnergyPoint Research, the annual survey is the industry benchmark for customer satisfaction in the global
Vietnam’s PTSC in Talks with Global Seismic Majors
As per the instructions by the Vietnamese government controlled PetroVietnam, PTSC G&S has been assigned to provide the 2D seismic services to all the clients in Vietnam using the 2D seismic vessel Binh Minh 02. In 2011, PTSC G&S has carried out three 2D seismic surveys for PVN, PVEP POC and Idemits
Denmark: DEXAWAVE Receives USD 1,78 Million Grant
DEXAWAVE, the Danish wave energy generator developer, has received a DKK 10 million grant. The funding secured from the Danish state investment fund Vækstfonden will be used to build a full-scale prototype of its pontoon-based wave energy converter. The DEXAWAVE wave energy converter has a simple co
UK: Halliburton Charters OSV Island Captain for Work in North Sea
Island Offshore announces that the Island Captain have been chartered as a well stimulation vessel by Halliburton AS for a 2 months firm contract. The vessel will be operating on the Clipper South field in the Southern North Sea. The Island Captain is with this joining Island Commander and Island Pa
UK: Halliburton Charters Island Captain for Operations on Clipper South Field
Island Offshore announces that the Island Captain has been chartered as a well stimulation vessel by Halliburton AS for a 2 months firm contract. The vessel will be operating on the Clipper South field in the Southern North Sea. The Island Captain is with this joining Island Commander and Island Pat
Halliburton Charters Island Captain for UK Operation
Norway’s Island Offshore reports that Halliburton has chartered the Company’s Island Captain as a well stimulation vessel on a 2 months firm contract. The vessel will be operating on the Clipper South field in the Southern North Sea. The Island Captain is with this joining Island Commander and Islan
Bibby Ship Management Opens New Office in Norway
Bibby Ship Management Group announces that it has established its representative office in Norway. The Group has been engaged in a successful cooperation with leading Norwegian shipowners in the sphere of crew management for several years, so setting up a permanent presence was just a logical step t
UK: GSE Rentals Invests in RESON’s SeaBat Technology
RESON announce that GSE Rentals have once again shown their commitment to investing in RESON’s SeaBat technology. GSE Rentals have procured their first SeaBat 7125SV2 system to add to their existing pool of RESON SeaBat systems. The latest SeaBat 7125SV2 system delivered to GSE features the sought a
UK: Sonardyne Presents New Automatic Leak Detection Sonar (ALDS)
Sonardyne International has recently announced the launch of an Automatic Leak Detection Sonar (ALDS) at the Oceanology International Exhibition and Conference in London. The Sonardyne designed and built product is an active sonar capable of detecting and localising deep water hydrocarbon leaks arou
The Netherlands: Dockwise Announces Six New Awards Totaling USD 57 Million
Dockwise Ltd. today announces six new awards totaling USD 57 million, for execution in H1 2012 and 2015. The wins include a reservation contract, securing the transportation of a spar buoy for the Statoil operated Aasta Hansteen offshore production field, formerly known as the Luva field. The spar b
UK: Expro Sells Connectors & Measurements Business to Siemens AG
An oilfield service company Expro International, has agreed to sell its Connectors & Measurements (C&M) business, including the Tronic and Matre brands, to Siemens AG at a valuation of US$630 million. Expro’s C&M business is a market leader in the design, manufacture, assembly and installation of su