Business & Finance
Sri Lanka-Maldives Cable Repair Progresses as Planned, Says Dhiraagu
Dhiraagu announces that the submarine cable repair work is progressing as planned. On 28 April the submarine cable ship ASEAN Explorer removed the damaged part and replaced it with a new cable section. Joining the new section to Sri Lanka and Maldives ends of the cable was completed successfully. Ye
BaltShip Completes First Shipment for Gwynt Y Môr Windfarm in Irish Sea
BaltShip has successfully delivered the first of 80 shipments with offshore foundations for the Gwynt Y Môr Windfarm located in the Irish Sea. The first shipment was loaded in Germany on 11 April and 5 days later the vessel arrived safely into Liverpool (Cammell Laird) where the foundations will be
Australia: Woodside Donaldson LNG Tanker to Load First Cargo from Pluto
Woodside is producing LNG from its Pluto LNG Project near Karratha in Western Australia and will soon be loading its first cargo aboard the Woodside Donaldson LNG tanker. Woodside CEO Peter Coleman said the first production of LNG from Pluto was a defining moment in Woodside’s history and marked the
Norway: DOF Subsea Secures Debris Removal Contract with ConocoPhillips
Norwegian-based specialist subsea service company DOF Subsea Norway has secured a contract with ConocoPhillips under the current frame agreement for Diverless Marine and Subsea Services. The contract is for debris removal utilising DOF Subsea’s construction support vessel the Skandi Skolten. The wor
Norway: ConocoPhillips Hires DOF Subsea’s CSV
Norwegian-based specialist subsea service company DOF Subsea Norway has secured a contract with ConocoPhillips under the current frame agreement for Diverless Marine and Subsea Services. The contract is for debris removal utilising DOF Subsea’s construction support vessel the Skandi Skolten. The wor
USA: Students Deploy Another NOAA’s Global Ocean Drifter Off South Florida
In celebration of Earth Day, three area students deployed a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ocean… [mappress] Source: NOAA, April 30, 2012; Image: NOAA
Thailand: Tevin Vongvanich Takes PTTEP Driving Seat
Thailand’s oil and gas company PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited or PTTEP announces the appointment of Mr. Tevin Vongvanich as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) replacing Mr. Anon Sirisaengtaksin who will be transferred to be CEO of PTT Global Chemical according to peri
Norway: DNV’s Acquisition of NPS Plays Important Role in Arctic Activities
The Arctic has large oil and gas resources and operations in this sensitive and harsh area will require efficient oil-spill preparedness solutions. “The acquisition of Norwegian Petro Services (NPS) in Norway and its recognised expertise will play an important role in our activities in this field,”
First Pluto LNG Opens New Era for Woodside (Australia)
Woodside is producing LNG from its Pluto LNG Project near Karratha in Western Australia and will soon be loading its first cargo aboard the Woodside Donaldson LNG tanker. Woodside CEO Peter Coleman said the first production of LNG from Pluto was a defining moment in Woodside’s history and marked the
Brazil: OGX Announces New Management Structure
OGX, the Brazilian oil and gas company responsible for the largest private-sector exploratory campaign in Brazil, in order to adapt to its new phase of operations, with the beginning of production and commercialization of oil and natural gas, announced its new corporate structure and composition of
China: ConocoPhillips and CNOOC to Pay Compensation for Penglai 19-3 Oil Spill Damage
CNOOC Limited stated that according to the news of its parent company, China National Offshore Oil Corporation (“CNOOC”), the compensation for marine ecological damage caused by Penglai 19-3 oil spill accident was in significant progress with the great effort made by the State Oceanic Administration
Yantar Shipyard Delivers INS Teg to Indian Navy
On April 27th at the solemn ceremony Shipyard Yantar (member of United Shipbuilding Corporation ) has handed over the Frigate Teg («Sabre») to the Indian Navy. Delivery- Acceptance Act was signed by the Head of Naval Department of JSC Rosoboronexport Oleg Azizov and the Commanding Officer of Indian
Norway: NPS Acquisition will Help DNV in Arctic Activities, COO Says
DNV, a global provider of risk management services, today announces it has acquired Norwegian Petro Services AS, the company focussed on oil-spill preparedness. The Arctic has large oil and gas resources and operations in this sensitive and harsh area will require efficient oil-spill preparedness so
Seadrill Receives LoI for Semi-Sub Rig Operations Off West Africa
Seadrill has received a letter of award for a new three year contract for a semi-submersible for operations offshore West Africa with a reputable oil company, contract starting second quarter 2013. The total potential contract revenue based on 97% utilisation is estimated to approximately USD 710 mi