On 20 April 2011, STX Finland Oy and Saipem S.p.A signed a contract on major overhaul and maintenance of the semisubmersible pipelay vessel Castoro Sei. The work on the ship, providing employment for as many as about 1,000 people, will be completed by STX’s Turku shipyard. The Castoro Sei is a 152 m
Gothenburg-based cleantech firm Minesto gains more and more international attention for its “underwater kite”, a technology for a new type… (swedishwire) [mappress] Source: swedishwire, April 20, 2011;
Belfast Harbour has published its new Corporate Plan for 2011-2013, detailing plans to invest £92m in capital projects related to the Port and Harbour Estate. The single largest investment is a £40m proposal to develop a logistics terminal to support Danish-based DONG Energy’s offshore wind farm ope
Belfast Harbour has published its new Corporate Plan for 2011-2013, detailing plans to invest £92m in capital projects related to the Port and Harbour Estate. The single largest investment is a £40m proposal to develop a logistics terminal to support Danish-based DONG Energy’s offshore wind farm ope
Following the announcement made on 21 December 2010 that the Chief Financial Officer of Lamprell plc would step down by the end of this year, the Company confirms that it has agreed terms for the appointment of Jonathan Cooper as Chief Financial Officer. It is anticipated that Jonathan will join the
IFS, the global enterprise applications company, launches its Center of Excellence for the Oil & Gas industry. The Center will be based in Norway. Founded on IFS’s successful track record delivering project-based industry solutions to mid-size and large companies within the oil & gas industry, the c
Cetix AS in Stavanger Norway, has been awarded a contract by Subsea 7 for delivery of an active heave compensated umbilical reel and hydraulic power unit for the new IMR vessel. The contract confirms Cetix position as a strong supplier to the business segment of electrical driven umbilical reels a
The Gazprom Board of Directors adopted the updated Program for hydrocarbon resources development on the Russian Federation shelf until 2030. The Company’s Management Committee was tasked to continue the activity on the Russian continental shelf development and render a performance report for the Boa
Antrim Energy Inc., an international oil and gas exploration and production company, announces the Company has contracted the survey vessel Kommander Jack and has commenced work to obtain site surveys in preparation for the 2011 UK North Sea drilling program. Surveys will be obtained over the West
Aker Solutions has signed two contracts with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) for the delivery of complete drilling equipment packages for two new deepwater drillships. The contracts have a total value of about $230 million. The drilling equipment and systems will be installed on th
Aker Solutions has signed two contracts with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) for the delivery of complete drilling equipment packages for two new deepwater drillships. The contracts have a total value of about $230 million. The drilling equipment and systems will be installed on the
Chevron Upstream Europe, a strategic business unit of Chevron’s Europe, Eurasia and Middle East (EEME) Operating Company announced that it has successfully bid for the exploration rights in four blocks awarded in the Norwegian 21st Licensing Round. The blocks are located in the Outer Vøring Basin
Antrim Energy Inc., an international oil and gas exploration and production company, has contracted the survey vessel Kommander Jack and has commenced work to obtain site surveys in preparation for the 2011 UK North Sea drilling program. Surveys will be obtained over the West Teal, Carra and Erne
Chevron Upstream Europe, a strategic business unit of Chevron’s Europe, Eurasia and Middle East (EEME) Operating Company announced that it has successfully bid for the exploration rights in four blocks awarded in the Norwegian 21st Licensing Round. The blocks are located in the Outer Vøring Basin in
