Business & Finance
Norway: EMGS’ Patent Gets Clearence from European Patent Office
The Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office in Munich has today found that EMGS’ patent for the use of CSEM for the direct detection of hydrocarbons in submarine reservoirs is valid. The patent (EP 1256019) was the subject of an Opposition in the European Patent Office, but has successfully ov
Norway: November Production Up
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate announces that preliminary production figures for November 2011 indicate an average daily production of about 2 057 000 barrels of oil, NGL and condensate. This is an increase of 18 000 barrels compared to October. Gas production was about 9.7 billion Sm3, which i
Germany: European Patent Office Rules in Favour of EMGS’ CSEM
The Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office in Munich has found that EMGS’s patent for the use of CSEM for the direct detection of hydrocarbons in submarine reservoirs is valid. The patent (EP 1256019) was the subject of an Opposition in the European Patent Office, but has successfully overcom
Norway: Optimarin Signs BWTS Frame Agreement with DOF
Optimarin, the provider of simple and flexible Ballast Water Treatment (BWT) systems for the global maritime industry, has signed a framework agreement with DOF for the delivery of BWT systems. The agreement establishes the terms governing contracts to be awarded within 2012 to 2015, in particular p
NPD Prepares CO2 Storage Atlas for Norwegian North Sea
Upon request from the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has prepared an atlas for CO2 storage in the Norwegian part of the North Sea. The atlas provides an overview over areas where CO2 can be stored safely in the subsurface for a long time. It also estimates the
Germany: GL, IHIMU to Develop LNG Solutions for Large Container Vessels
LNG as ship fuel is already a proven alternative for short sea shipping, but what about the primary engine of global trade – the boxship? To investigate and develop solutions for large LNG fuelled container vessels classification society Germanischer Lloyd (GL) and IHI Marine United Inc. (IHIMU) sig
Norway: Optimarin Inks BWTS Framework Agreement with DOF
Optimarin, the provider of simple and flexible Ballast Water Treatment (BWT) systems for the global maritime industry, has signed a framework agreement with DOF for the delivery of BWT systems. The agreement establishes the terms governing contracts to be awarded within 2012 to 2015, in particular p
UK: L&N Announces Launch of New Inspection Services
L&N have made significant investment in equipment and personnel to launch new Inspection Services. In addition to the details already shown on their website, the following inspection services are now available in-house or onsite: * Borescope Inspection (GE XL3G VideoProbe) * Positive Material Inspec
Germany: Business Offshore Conference in Hamburg Welcomes Top Speakers
At 8 & 9 December 2011, the Business Offshore Conference took place in Hamburg. Organized by Schiff&Hafen I Ship&Offshore, the first edition of the conference welcomed 140 delegates at the Hotel Hafen. The group of delegates consisted of German offshore professionals as well as delegates coming from
Top Speakers at Business Offshore Conference in Hamburg, Germany
At 8 & 9 December 2011, the Business Offshore Conference took place in Hamburg. Organized by Schiff&Hafen I Ship&Offshore, the first edition of the conference welcomed 140 delegates at the Hotel Hafen. The group of delegates consisted of German offshore professionals as well as delegates coming from
Germany: IFM-GEOMAR Scientist Wins Leibniz Prize
Prof. Dr. Ulf Riebesell from the Leibniz Institute of Marine Sciences (IFM-GEOMAR) was honoured with the Leibniz Prize of the German Research Foundation. For his research on the effects of global change on marine ecosystems Riebesell receives one of the most valuable scientific prizes in the world.
UK: Reservoir Group Welcomes Two Well Intervention Specialists to its Club
Reservoir Group has strengthened its portfolio of completion and production services with the announcement that two well intervention specialists have joined the ‘club’. The Tool Company, located in Assen, The Netherlands and the Aberdeen-based firm, Wellbore Intervention bring their expertise in co
Prosafe Secures Contract for Accommodation Rig in Mexico
Prosafe, a Cyprus-based owner and operator of semi-submersible accommodation/service rigs has been awarded a contract by Cotemar Group (“charterer”) for a contract extension for Safe Hibernia to be used at Pemex’ Cantarell, an aging supergiant oil field in Mexico. The Safe Hibernia bareboat contract
3sun Group Opens New Office in Westhill (UK)
3sun Group, a specialist provider of products and services to the energy industry has announced the opening of a new base in Westhill, near Aberdeen, on the back of a number of key contract wins in the North Sea. The company has recently secured contract wins totalling approximately £7million to car