Business & Finance
UK: Partrac to Host Wave & Tidal Workshop in EICC
Partrac will be hosting the “Unique Challenges of Site Characterisation in Wave & Tidal Projects” workshop on 14th March 2012 from 14:00 – 17:00 in the EICC, Edinburgh. This event will take place the day before RenewableUK Wave & Tidal 2012 Conference and Exhibition. This free workshop will comprise
USA: Schilling Robotics Names New Vice President of Customer Service
Schilling Robotics, LLC, experts in subsea systems, announced today that it has appointed George Shirreffs as vice president of customer service. Shirreffs will drive the development and execution of Schilling’s customer support strategy and implementation. Shirreffs has a 12 year history of progres
UK: Turner Leaves Fugro for Veripos
VERIPOS, a company specializing in precise navigation and positioning solutions, has appointed Richard Turner as Global Business Development Manager, responsible for all aspects of developing and acquiring new business for VERIPOS for all market sectors on a global basis. The role will incorporate a
Germany: RWE Dea COO to Retire at 2012 End
The Supervisory Board of RWE Dea AG, a Hamburg based international company operating in the field of exploration and production of natural gas and crude oil, on Friday, February 10, appointed Dirk Warzecha as member of the Executive Board of the company, to take effect on 1 November 2012. As of 1 Ja
USACE HQ Announces FY12 Work Plan Budget Allocations (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters has released its work plan for the Army Civil Works program through the end of fiscal year 2012 and it includes approximately $163 million dollars for projects and studies being managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District. “Now that Fi
Greece: Cargill Charters Diana Shipping’s Dry Bulk Vessel Clio
Diana Shipping Inc. , a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels, today announced that it has entered into a time charter contract with Cargill International S.A., Geneva, through one of its wholly-owned vessel owning subsidiaries, for the Panamax dry b
Brazil: Petrobras Net Income Down 5 pct. Earmarks USD 24 bln for E&P
Petrobras today reported that its’ net income was R$33.313 billion (USD19.3 billion) in 2011, 5% down on the previous year. In Brazil, proved reserves reached 15.71 billion boe (barrels of oil equivalent) based on the ANP/SPE criterion. Oil and natural gas output averaged a daily record of 2,622,000
UK: Infield Systems Introduces Subsea Market Report to 2016
Infield Systems has just released its latest edition of the Global Perspectives Subsea Market Report To 2016. The eighth edition of this ground breaking report is devoted to the global subsea market and provides a comprehensive analysis of its many facets. Information is presented in such a way as t
USA: Port of Tampa Gets State Funds for Major Infrastructure Improvements
The Tampa Port Authority announce that it has received $22.5 million in state funds toward the modernization and expansion of its primary petroleum terminal complex. Governor Scott announced today the allocation of these funds, through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), as part of his
Stork Bags Subsea Inspection Project Offshore West Africa
Stork Technical Services (Stork), the leading global provider of knowledge-based asset integrity management services for the chemical, oil and gas and power sectors, has won a major £10million contract win for subsea inspection activity with a major operator, offshore West Africa. Stork announced th
Stork’s First Subsea Gig Offshore West Africa
Stork Technical Services (Stork), has won a major £10million contract win for subsea inspection activity with a major operator, offshore West Africa. Stork announced the contract at the Subsea 2012 exhibition. The award, which is Stork’s first subsea project in the region, involves the complete unde
France: Total Allocates Billions for Upstream in 2012
French oil major Total said today it intended to continue to actively manage its asset portfolio with, in particular, a program of non-strategic asset sales. The 2012 budget for organic investments is $24 billion , of which more than 80% will be dedicated to the Upstream. In the Upstream, Total expe
USA: Harvey Gulf Orders Two Additional LNG OSVs
Harvey Gulf International Marine ordered two additional 302’ X 64’, Dual Fuel Offshore Supply Vessels, bringing its total order to four. The contract signed today with Trinity Offshore is a follow on to the first two vessel order placed in October of 2011. Trinity will build all four vessels at thei
UK: RESON Fulfills New Order for Six SeaBat 7125ROV2 Systems
Ashtead Technology in Aberdeen UK have taken delivery of a further six RESON SeaBat 7125ROV2 systems with FlexMode, fully calibrated and ready for use, less than a week after placing the order. The RESON SeaBat 7125ROV2 is the latest evolution of the SeaBat 7125 Series, and is specifically aimed at