Business & Finance
UK: Emerson Process Management Launches New Downhole Flow Sensor System
Emerson Process Management has launched its new downhole flow sensor system. The new system will, for the first time, generate multiphase flow measurements from downhole in the well, leading to increased operator understanding of reservoir flow and zonal contributions from wells and increased produc
EIL Searches for Commissioning Energy Partner in Building Electricity Link Between UK and Ireland
EirGrid plc, the independent electricity Transmission System Operator in Ireland, is building a new electricity link called the East-West Interconnector (EWIC) between the electricity grids of Ireland and Great Britain (GB), through its wholly owned subsidiary EirGrid Interconnector Limited (EIL). I
SMART Looks to Commission Feasibility Study for Placing of Artificial Reef in Sound of Mull (UK)
Sound of Mull Artificial Reef Trust (SMART) is looking to commission a feasibility study for the placing of an artificial reef in the Sound of Mull, West Coast of Scotland. The reef will be a decommissioned British Naval vessel. The feasibility will have to consider the economic, technical and envir
Norway: AF Group Signs Contract with DeepOcean to Recycle Statoils Loading Buoy at Statfjord C
The AF Group has signed a contract with DeepOcean to demolish and recycle Statoils loading buoy at Statfjord C. For AF Group the contract comprises planning, engineering and preparation offshore, bringing the buoy onshore and recycling. DeepOcean has total responsibility for the contract, including
Bulgaria: GSP Becomes Services Provider for South Stream Project
GSP provides ROV and ROV crew, subsea compensated crane and marine crew for the South Stream project. GSP Prince is mobilized to provide services for an estimated six months period under a contract with one of the contractors, Peter Gas. GSP Prince, the DP2 Divers & ROV Survey Offshore Support Vesse
The Netherlands: N-Sea Heralds New Era for Noordhoek
Noordhoek has emerged after a turbulent period as a reinvigorated company, ready to capitalise on its strengths, expand its business and build a brand synonymous with excellence. “This rejuvenation is a testament to our dedicated workforce, who. with the support of our ambitious partner Value Enhanc
GE Acquires French-Based Converteam for USD 3.2 Billion
GE today announced the successful completion of its $3.2 billion acquisition of Converteam, a leading provider of power conversion and automation systems and high-efficiency power electronics, motors and generators. Converteam’s solutions enable customers in a variety of industries to replace or imp
The Netherlands: Offshore Independents Wins Project Management Contract from Van Oord
Offshore Independents B.V., leading providers of EPCProject Management and Engineering services to the international oil and gas industry, announced that it has been awarded a project management contract by international dredging, marine and offshore contractor Van Oord of Rotterdam, The Netherlands
The Netherlands: Offshore Independents Helps Van Oord Expand its Pipelaying Capabilities
Offshore Independents B.V., leading providers of EPCProject Management and Engineering services to the international oil and gas industry, announced that it has been awarded a project management contract by international dredging, marine and offshore contractor Van Oord of Rotterdam, The Netherlands
wpd Secures All Supply Contracts for German Offshore Wind Farm
Breakthrough for Butendiek offshore wind farm: After intense negotiations throughout the summer wpd group, located in Bremen, was able to… [mappress] Source: wpd, September 02, 2011
wpd Secures All Supply Contracts for German Offshore Wind Farm
Breakthrough for Butendiek offshore wind farm: After intense negotiations throughout the summer wpd group, located in Bremen, was able to… [mappress] Source: wpd, September 02, 2011
Bulgaria: Peter Gas Contracts GSP for South Stream Support
GSP provides ROV and ROV crew, subsea compensated crane and marine crew for the South Stream project. GSP Prince is mobilized to provide services for an estimated six months period under a contract with one of the contractors, Peter Gas. GSP Prince, the DP2 Divers & ROV Survey Offshore Support Vesse
Ulstein SOC 5000 Vessel Design Wins Nomination for Prestigious Award in The Netherlands
Ulstein Sea of Solutions is nominated for the Dutch HME Maritime Innovation Award 2011 for their SOC 5000 vessel design. The SOC 5000 is a self propelled heavy lift crane vessel design, measuring 180,9 m by 46.4 m with a lifting capacity of 5.000 metric tons. Based on this design two customized vers
UK Renewable Energy Costs Surpass Gas by USD 170 bln
The cost of investing in renewable energy in Britain is 105 billion pounds ($170 billion) higher than building the same capacity using… (reuters) [mappress] Source: reuters, September 02, 2011