Business & Finance
Hansen Transmissions International Changes Name to ZF Wind Power Antwerpen (Belgium)
As a result of the successful offer for all shares, the Hansen Transmissions International NV has become a wholly owned subsidiary of ZF Friedrichshafen AG. As from 9 December 2011, the company name of “Hansen Transmissions International” has been changed to “ZF Wind Power Antwerpen”. Following the
Norway: No Negative Effects of EM Surveys on Wildlife?
An environmental impact assessment published in November 2011 is the latest study to declare EM surveying environmentally benign, reported EMGS, a Norwegian electromagnetic survey specialist on its website. The environmental impact assessment commissioned by the International Association of Geophysi
‘Champions for Wind’ to Boost Careers in Offshore Wind Industry (UK)
Developers of the world’s largest offshore wind farm want to raise awareness of the potential career opportunities in offshore wind energy industry. ‘Champions for Wind’ is the name of careers education engagement programme. The initial phase will identify 10 secondary and special school teacher “ch
Norway: AGR’s Drilling Technology Break Through 500 Wells Milestone
Oil and Gas industry solutions provider AGR is celebrating a milestone achievement for its drilling technology. Its Riserless Mud Recovery system (RMR™) and Cutting Transportation System (CTS™) have now been deployed on more than 500 wells. This achievement is not only an indication of AGR’s experie
Milestone Achievement for AGR’s Drilling Technology in Chirag Field, Azerbaijan
Oil & Gas industry solutions provider AGR is celebrating a milestone achievement for its drilling technology. Its Riserless Mud Recovery system (RMR™) and Cutting Transportation System (CTS™) have now been deployed on more than 500 wells. This achievement is not only an indication of AGR’s experienc
Denmark: Kongsberg Provides Equipment for MOSAIC
Kongsberg Maritime simulators have been selected for the forthcoming MOSAIC 2 facility (Maersk Offshore Simulation and Innovation Centre) at Maersk Training in Svendborg, Denmark. Building officially commenced on the state-of-the-art new facility on the Maersk Training campus on 29th November 2011.
The Netherlands: Royal Boskalis Westminster Completes Acquisition of MNO Vervat
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. has completed the previously announced acquisition of MNO Vervat. MNO Vervat holds a leading position in the Dutch civil infrastructure market. Established in 1917, this family-owned business is specialized in road construction, concrete and other civil construction w
Russia: Sovcomflot BoD Approves 2012 Budget
At a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of OAO Sovcomflot, approval was given to the financial plan (budget) of the Sovcomflot Group of companies (SCF) for 2012, and the production and financial performance forecasts for 2013-2014. The Chairman of Sovcomflot’s Board of Directors Ilya Klebanov
UK: Dron & Dickson Announces New Contract with Maersk FPSOs
Dron & Dickson, specialist in design, supply and maintenance of hazardous area electrical equipment, has secured a new contract with Maersk FPSOs UK Limited. The deal will see Dron & Dickson conduct an Ex baseline survey for the North Sea Producer FPSO to establish the client’s asset register. The s
The Netherlands: Huisman Secures New Contract with Subsea 7
Huisman, the specialist in lifting, drilling and subsea solutions, has secured a new contract with Subsea 7 to supply and install a 550mt Flex-lay system and a 400mt Offshore Mast Crane onboard their newest vessel. Delivery of the equipment is scheduled for 2014, installation will take place at Huis
The Netherlands: Huisman Secures Contract to Equip Subsea 7’s New Vessel
Huisman, a Dutch-based specialist in lifting, drilling and subsea solutions, has secured a new contract with Subsea 7 to supply and install a 550mt Flex-lay system and a 400mt Offshore Mast Crane onboard their newest vessel. Delivery of the equipment is scheduled for 2014, installation will take pla
LWI Vessels: Important Tool for Increasing Recovery (Norway)
Statoil is cutting the costs of increased recovery from fields in operation by hiring in light well intervention vessels. As of December Statoil has three light well intervention vessels in operation. Statoil awarded Island Offshore a framework agreement earlier this year for light well intervention
UK: Dron & Dickson Climbs Aboard North Sea Producer FPSO
Dron & Dickson, specialist in design, supply and maintenance of hazardous area electrical equipment, has secured a new contract with Maersk FPSOs UK Limited. The deal will see Dron & Dickson conduct an Ex baseline survey for the North Sea Producer FPSO to establish the client’s asset register. The s
Norway: Statoil Increases Recovery Through Light Well Intervention
Statoil is cutting the costs of increased recovery from fields in operation by hiring in light well intervention vessels. As of December Statoil has three light well intervention vessels in operation. Statoil awarded Island Offshore a framework agreement earlier this year for light well intervention