Dockwise Ltd., today announces that it has entered into a Master Service Agreement (MSA) with Seadrill Management AS to provide for the transportation requirements of all relevant rigs operated by the Seadrill group, including its subsidiaries. The MSA provides a framework for all future contracts,
BP has decided to extend the maintenance and modification contract with Aker Solutions, exercising a one year option in the existing agreement for the Ula, Valhall(photo), Hod and Tambar fields. Work under the new option will last until April 2012. The contract value is estimated to be NOK 2-300 MNO
Norwegian Energy Company (Noreco) has appointed Ellen Sandra Bratland as new Chief Operating Officer. Bratland has been working for Noreco since 2008 and comes from the position as Asset Manager for Noreco’s field developments in Norway and UK. Bratland holds a M.Sc. degree in Chemical Engineering f
The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) has asked the industry to propose specific measures for reducing the number of hydrocarbon leaks and well control incidents on the Norwegian continental shelf. A very positive trend in the number of hydrocarbon leaks larger than 0.1 kilograms per second wa
Drillers at jackup rig Tavrida of state joint stock company Chernomorneftegaz (Simferopol, Crimea, southern Ukraine) completed the … BSANNA [mappress] Source: BSANNA, March 31, 2011; Image:Chernomorneftegaz
Subsea 7, a global leader in seabed-to-surface engineering, construction and services, today announces the award of an engineering and installation contract by E.ON Ruhrgas UK E&P for the Huntington Development in the North Sea. The Subsea 7 workscope comprises the installation of 12km of the 8-inch
STX OSV Holdings Limited (“STX OSV”), one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels, announces that it has secured a new contract for the design and construction of a Platform Supply Vessel for an undisclosed customer. The vessel will be of STX OSV’s own PSV
Inmarsat plc , the world’s leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, today announces the acquisition of Ship Equip International A.S. (“Ship Equip”) for a total consideration of USD 159.5 million. Based in Alesund, Norway, Ship Equip is a leading provider of VSAT maritime
Statoil has decided to allow more time for the tenderers to mature their respective category B rig concepts, which includes an extended front end engineering and design (FEED) phase. The planned award date is set for the fourth quarter of 2011. Statoil has had an ongoing tender process for the new c
In February 2010 Seajacks entered into a contract with GustoMSC to provide the Basic Design Package for two purpose built wind farm installation vessels. In June 2010 Seajacks entered into a contract with Lamprell shipyard to build these new vessels and Seajacks will take delivery of the first new-b
TransAtlantic has signed a contract with the English company Capricorn Energy Ltd, for the AHTS/Icebreaker Balder Viking. Capricorn is a wholly owned subsidiary of the British oil company Cairn Energy UK PLC based in Edinburgh. The AHTS/Icebreaker Balder Viking will assist oil drilling west of Green
Neptune announces the commencement of a significant fabrication scope at its workshops in Stonehaven and Fordoun (Aberdeen, UK). Valued at approximately £1million (AUD$1.56 million), the project involves the fabrication of specialist subsea structures and equipment and is anticipated to continue for
Neptune announces the commencement of a significant fabrication scope at its workshops in Stonehaven and Fordoun (Aberdeen, UK). Valued at approximately £1million (AUD$1.56 million), the project involves the fabrication of specialist subsea structures and equipment and is anticipated to continue for
Danish state-owned giant DONG Energy is bidding to acquire developer rights under round three of the UK’s huge offshore wind programme, … (icis) [mappress] Source: icis, March 31, 2011
