Business & Finance
Germany: Nordic Yards Brings BorWin Platform to Dock
Today, Nordic Yards, manufacturer of technologically sophisticated and innovative special ships and maritime structures, brought BorWin beta to dock. It is the first self-erecting offshore transformer platform to be built in Germany. The power converter, which will contain accommodation units in add
Norway: Statoil, Partners to Invest USD 1.9 Billion in Troll A
Statoil and its partners in the Troll licence have decided to invest NOK 11 billion (approximately USD 1.9 Billion) in two new compressors on Troll A. The compressors will enable the production of gas from the field all the way until 2063. The two new compressors form the final phase of the planned
Norway: Statoil Builds Specialist Team in Maintenance Management Area
More than half the backlog in safety-critical servicing on installations operated by Statoil off Norway has been eliminated over the past year. The organisation is working continuously to get better at operating these facilities safely and effectively. “There’ll always be some outstanding maintenanc
Tocardo Plans to Install 20 Tidal Turbines in Tay Estuary (UK)
Tocardo BV is in negotiations with Marine Scotland over siting 20 turbines in the Tay estuary. (thecourier) [mappress] Source: thecourier, September 15, 2011;
Norway: 43 Oil Firms Apply for APA 2011
A preliminary count reveals that 43 companies have applied for acreage in the 2011 Awards in Predefined Areas (APA 2011). This result shows that there is still considerable interest in awards in predefined areas in the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea, even through much of the acreag
UK: South Boats Expands to Venture Quays
South Boats Special Projects Ltd. announce their immediate expansion to Venture Quays in East Cowes. Following significant new orders from key players in the offshore wind industry, the company has leased a number of units within the former Columbine works, one of the most recognisible shipyards in
Norway: Bergen Group Lands Contracts to Supply Cranes for Offshore and Maritime Operations
Bergen Group Dreggen AS has this week been awarded new contracts with an aggregated value of NOK 40 million. The contracts are awarded from three different international customers, and comprise eight different crane-units for offshore and maritime operations. The contracts will generate activity in
NPD Completes Seismic Acquisition in Norwegian Part of Barents Sea
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s (NPD’s) seismic acquisition in the Norwegian part of the Barents Sea was completed around midnight on 14 September. The acquisition has been ongoing since 8 July, after the new agreement regarding the demarcation line between Norway and Russia in the Barents Sea
Norway: NPD Completes Seismic Acquisition in Barents Sea
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s (NPD’s) seismic acquisition in the Norwegian part of the Barents Sea was completed around midnight on 14 September. The acquisition has been ongoing since 8 July, after the new agreement regarding the demarcation line between Norway and Russia in the Barents Sea
Nemo Engineering Changes Name to Apply Nemo (Norway)
Nemo Engineering AS was founded in 1989, and is a highly qualified and experienced partner in the subsea industry. The company has built one of the longest and most diverse track records in the subsea market. Throughout the years Nemo has grown to a group of companies situated in Oslo, Norway; Perth
Norway: Nemo Engineering Changes Name into Apply Nemo AS
Nemo Engineering AS was founded in 1989, and is a highly qualified and experienced partner in the subsea industry. The company has built one of the longest and most diverse track records in the subsea market. Throughout the years Nemo has grown to a group of companies situated in Oslo, Norway; Perth
Turkey, Egypt Discuss Joint Gas Exploration in Mediterranean
Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz said on Wednesday Turkey may carry out gas exploration in the Mediterranean with Egypt and that it was… Source: Reuters [mappress] Source:Reuters ,September 14, 2011;
Omnisens Cable Monitoring Group Receives Major Investment from SVC (Switzerland)
Omnisens, a pioneer in continuous, long distance monitoring systems for energy cables, has received substantial investment from SVC Ltd., an investment vehicle fully owned by Credit Suisse. “From their success in projects demanding cost-efficient, long distance, accurate monitoring, the Omnisens sys
OOCL Expands its Feeder Network in Bremerhaven, Germany
Since early September, the EUROGATE Container Terminal Bremerhaven has been port of call for a second feeder service of the Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL). OOCL is thus expanding its feeder network in Bremerhaven. The new weekly Scan Baltic Express 1 feeder link uses ships with a nominal capa