Business & Finance
Oil & Gas UK Publishes Well Examination Guidelines
Oil & Gas UK has published the first two in a series of several guidelines to help well-operators better understand and achieve the goals set by the Health and Safety Executive’s regulations regarding well operations on the UKCS. The ‘Guidelines for well-operators on well examination’ and the ‘Guide
Turkish Delegation Visits SOCAR Headquarters in Azerbaijan
Yesterday, November 28, SOCAR President Mr. Rovnag Abdullayev welcomed the business delegation of Izmir led by Izmir governor Mr. Mustafa Cahit Kirac at the Head office of the Company. Welcoming the guests, Mr. Abdullayev mentioned the development of bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey
The Netherlands: Cooperation Crucial for Offshore Wind Energy Industry
The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) has set its targets for installing 40 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity by 2020. Offshore wind is still too expensive, concludes Roland Berger Strategy Consultants. Offshore wind costs are much higher than for other renewable energy sources, twice as hig
Wintershall Gets Consent for Drilling of New Norwegian Sea Well
Petroleum Safety Authority Norway has given consent to Wintershall Norge ASA for exploration drilling of well 6407/1-5 S in the Norwegian Sea with the mobile facility Borgland Dolphin. The well will be drilled in production license 475 BS/ CS, 39 kilometers southwest of Heidrun at water depth of 300
UK: New Study Shows Impact of Noise from Offshore Wind Farms on Marine Species
A new study of the impact of noise on the behaviour of fish and crustaceans is to inform the development of offshore wind farms around the UK. The innovative new University of Hull research project uses underwater television, high frequency sonar and playback system to replicate and monitor the effe
Oil & Gas UK Appoints New Supply Chain Director
Oil & Gas UK, the leading representative organisation for the UK offshore oil and gas industry, has appointed David Ripley as its the new supply chain director. David replaces Brian Kinkead, who moved on earlier in the year, and has over 25 years of varied experience in the upstream oil and gas indu
Russia: Gazflot to Take Delivery of Arkticheskaya Jack-up Rig in December
A recently built Arkticheskaya jack-up rig was last night moored at the Murmansk port berth #35. The rig was built by Zvezdochka Shipyard, and a certificate of acceptance was signed on November 9. in the presence of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. Gazprom’s fully owned subsidiary, Gazflot is
Russia: Almaz Shipbuilding Starts Construction of Ice-Class Patrol Ship of Project 22120
Keel-laying ceremony of Project 22120 ice-class patrol ship (serial number 051) was held on Nov 25 at JSC Almaz Shipbuilding Firm. Prior to the ceremony there was a briefing attended by Governor of St. Petersburg, members of the city legislative assembly, Director of Northwest Border Guard Dept, Alm
DNV Inks Contract to Certify HVDC DolWin Beta Transformer Station Offshore Germany
DNV has signed a contract to certify the high voltage direct current (HVDC) DolWin beta transformer station offshore Germany. This includes certifying the design phase, construction, fabrication, transport and commissioning of the station. DolWin beta is a transformer station operated by TenneT, one
Russia: Gazprom Delegation Visits Murmansk Region
Gazprom delegation ,Led by Elena Kasyan, Head of the Personnel Management Department, paid a working visit to the Murmansk Oblast. During the trip a number of working meetings were held with regional and municipal officials as well as with Vice Admiral Vladimir Korolev, Commander of the Northern Fle
Norway: STX OSV Confirms PSVs Contract with Island Offshore
STX OSV Holdings Limited, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels, announces that contracts for two Platform Supply Vessels (PSV) with Island Offshore have been confirmed. The contracts had originally been announced on 30 October 2011, subject to financ
Norway: STX Confirms Two Platform Supply Vessels Contracts from Island Offshore
STX OSV, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels, reported that contracts for two Platform Supply Vessels (PSV) with Island Offshore have been confirmed. The contracts had originally been announced on 30 October 2011, subject to financing approvals. All
The Netherlands: Fugro and SMD Introduce Q1400 Trenching System at EWEA Offshore
Fugro and Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD) have developed a high performance, modular jet trenching and mechanical cutting system. The Q1400 system, featured on Stand 11121 at EWEA Offshore, will be available early 2012 for the marine renewable and offshore oil and gas and markets, and will complement th
Estonia: BLRT Marketex Enters Contract to Build Four Wind Farm Catamarans
Lately BLRT Marketex and Sure Wind Marine Ltd entered into contract to build four 19,5 m wind farm catamarans. The catamarans are available for projects throughout Europe and built to DNV class and dual UK MCA and German Stability rules to ensure full flexibility. “This is first major contract for B