Business & Finance
PSA Norway Finds No Irregularities During Goliat FPSO Engineering Audit
During the period 24-30 August 2011, the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) conducted an audit of Eni Norge AS (Eni) aimed at detailed engineering and fabrication of load-bearing structures and maritime systems for Goliat FPSO. Background The detailed engineering of the Goliat hull is now neari
HATLAPA Bolsters its Offshore Business with Triplex Acquisition (Norway)
Hamburg-based manufacturer HATLAPA Marine Equipment has purchased a majority shareholding in the Norwegian deck machinery company Triplex AS. In doing so HATLAPA’s traditional product portfolio of compressors, steering gear and winches has now been significantly expanded to include all components of
Norway: BP Gets Consent to Use Valhall PCP Until December 31
BP has received consent to use PCP (pictured) until 31 December 2011. The Valhall Redevelopment (VRD) project was initiated as a consequence of subsidence and ageing of the QP living quarters facility, the DP drilling facility and the PCP process facility. This entails, among other things, the insta
HATLAPA Extends Product Portfolio with Acquisition of Triplex AS (Germany)
Hamburg-based manufacturer HATLAPA Marine Equipment has purchased a majority shareholding in the Norwegian deck machinery company Triplex AS. In doing so HATLAPA’s traditional product portfolio of compressors, steering gear and winches has now been significantly expanded to include all components of
Germany: HATLAPA Extends Product Portfolio for OSVs by Acquiring Triplex AS
Hamburg-based manufacturer HATLAPA Marine Equipment has purchased a majority shareholding in the Norwegian deck machinery company Triplex AS. In doing so HATLAPA’s traditional product portfolio of compressors, steering gear and winches has now been significantly expanded to include all components of
Decommissioning Conference Attracts Record Numbers of Visitors (UK)
Industry interest in the Offshore Decommissioning Conference organised by Decom North Sea and Oil & Gas UK has resulted in another sell-out event as delegates gather in Dunblane (October 5) to learn more about the opportunities available in the sector. This year’s two-day conference, sponsored by Ak
UK: Awilco to Provide Drilling Rig for Hess’ Field Abandonment Program
Awilco Drilling PLC has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Hess UK Ltd for the provision of WilPhoenix for work related to their 2012 abandonment program on the Fife and Fergus fields. The contract duration is estimated to be about 200 days with a contract value of approximately USD 51 million. Th
UK: Hallin Appoints New Managing Director for its West Division
Hallin Marine, a Superior Energy Services Company, has appointed a new managing director for its West Division as it grows the capability and assets of its Aberdeen-based operation. Hallin has promoted Giovanni Corbetta to the Managing Director’s role after he distinguished himself as the division’s
UK: Hallin’s West Division Welcomes New Managing Director
Hallin Marine, a Superior Energy Services Company, has appointed a new managing director for its West Division as it grows the capability and assets of its Aberdeen-based operation. Hallin has promoted Giovanni Corbetta to the Managing Director’s role after he distinguished himself as the division’s
Ireland: Stena Line Completes Integration of Liverpool and Heysham Routes
Stena Line has just completed the full integration of the Liverpool and Heysham routes which it acquired from DFDS. Since approval for the purchase of the routes was given in June, a major systems integration project has been underway to integrate the new routes onto Stena Line’s Irish Sea business.
UK: Endeavour to Use WilHunter Rig for Rochelle Drilling
Awilco Drilling PLC has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Endeavour Energy UK Ltd for the provision of WilHunter for their Rochelle development program. The contract duration is estimated to be about 150 days with a contract value of approximately USD 37 million. The contract is expected to comme
Norway: Ross Offshore to Support Spring Energy’s Drilling Ops
Spring Energy announces that a framework contract has been signed with Ross Offshore, whereas Ross Offshore will provide planning and execution support for Spring Energy’s drilling operations on the NCS for a period of three years, with options for two times two years. Frode Losnedal, Ross Offshore
The Netherlands: Vripack Introduces New Generation Explorer
Renowned for their long range comfortable cruisers Vripack back in 2009 designed a New Generation Explorer with the elegance of a Super Yacht for a repeat customer. Motor Yacht E&E made her grand debut at 2011 Monaco Yacht Show. “As with their first yacht, the Vripack Explorer Jasmin built by RMK, t
Reliance Globalcom Upgrades Capacity of Its Submarine Cables (UK)
Reliance Globalcom, Reliance Communications’ (RCom) global telecommunications services arm, has upgraded capacity on its submarine cables… (domain-b) [mappress] Source: domain-b, October 05 , 2011;