TGS commences the acquisition of multi-client 3D seismic data in the Hoop Fault Complex area of the Barents Sea. This survey is an extension of the previously announced Hoop Fault Complex survey and will add 1,800 km2 to the existing data in the area. Approximately 500 km2 of the survey are infill i
Senior high school students from all over Norway convened in Bergen on 23 May to compete for honour, glory and prize money – and to find out who has come up with the best solution to the world’s energy challenges. “The world needs young people’s ability to solve major challenges, not least within th
Fairstar Heavy Transport N.V. (FAIR) has been awarded a multi-voyage transportation contract for USD 28 million to provide the marine transportation of 111 modules and seventy containers from the Agrium Fertilizer Plant in Kenai, Alaska to a greenfield site in Ossiomo, Nigeria. Both of Fairstar’s op
The PGS GeoStreamer GS (TM) introduces a new era of ghost-free, broadband seismic data. Seismic data without the source- and receiver sea surface reflections (ghosts) produce subsurface seismic images of unprecedented quality and represent removal of some of the most significant noise components tha
Qatargas adds Greece to its customer portfolio, opening up another new market for Qatari LNG, from the State of Qatar. The cargo was sold to the QG customer Vitol, the Netherlands-based energy firm dealing in oil and gas products, for DEPA, the public gas supply corporation of Greece. The Golar Mari
TGS commences the acquisition of multi-client 3D seismic data in the Hoop Fault Complex area of the Barents Sea. This survey is an extension of the previously announced Hoop Fault Complex survey and will add 1,800 km2 to the existing data in the area. Approximately 500 km2 of the survey are infill i
CGGVeritas has initiated acquisition on the first 3D multi-client program that uses BroadSeisTM, its superior broadband marine solution. Located in the Central North Sea, Quad 29 Phase 1 covers 2,100 km² and is being acquired by the CGGVeritas Oceanic Challenger operating with a 10 x 75 x 6000 m lon
TGS commences the acquisition of multi-client 3D seismic data in the Hoop Fault Complex area of the Barents Sea. This survey is an extension of the previously announced Hoop Fault Complex survey and will add 1,800 km2 to the existing data in the area. Approximately 500 km2 of the survey are infill i
Nordic Yards, manufacturer of technologically sophisticated and innovative special ships and maritime structures, starts construction of the second offshore transformer platform for Siemens Energy today at its Wismar yard. The HelWin alpha platform will be built in separate sections at Wismar and Wa
Tullow Oil plc (Tullow) announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Nuon Exploration and Production (Nuon E&P) for a cash consideration of €300 million from the Vattenfall Group. The acquisition of Nuon E&P will significantly enhance Tullow’s North Sea business adding a portfolio of 2
Italdraghe has just delivered a new-build SGT 250 cutter suction dredger to the local Town Council of Pollica, in the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park in Southern Italy. The economy of this beautiful resort is heavily reliant on its seasonal tourist industry, which in turn depends to a large
Apply Sørco, a company owned by Apply ASA, has been awarded the contract on Statoil’s Gullfaks C platform for topside modifications regarding replacement of production pipelines for the Tordis field. The work includes engineering, procurement, fabrication and installation of two 10″ pipelines with v
Apply Sørco, a company owned by Apply ASA, has been awarded the contract on Statoil’s Gullfaks C platform for topside modifications regarding replacement of production pipelines for the Tordis field. The work includes engineering, procurement, fabrication and installation of two 10″ pipelines with v
NGenTec has made three board appointments as it moves towards commercialising its wind turbine technology. (business7) [mappress] Source: business7, May 23, 2011;
