Business & Finance
Nigeria: Chevron Getting Ready to Kill Burning Well
Chevron has finalized plans to start drilling a relief well to control the Funiwa Deep 1A well. The fire is still burning at the well, but continues to diminish. Based on the condition of the well, the safest way to control the well is to drill a relief well to kill the well at reservoir […]
GAC Transfer Services Establishes New Base in Sri Lanka
GAC’s in-house ship-to-ship transfer expert GAC Transfer Services (GTS) has responded to growing demand for LPG imports and exports of clean products in the Indian Subcontinent with the establishment of a new fully-equipped base in Sri Lanka. Ship-to-ship (STS) equipment such as fenders and hoses, i
IHC Lagersmit’s LIQUIDYNE Pump Shaft Included in Shell’s TAMAP List (The Netherlands)
Shell Global Solutions has listed the LIQUIDYNE pump shaft seal as best practice for use with its cooling water pumps worldwide. The LIQUIDYNE is also now included in Shell’s TAMAP (Technically Accepted Manufacturers and Products) list. IHC Lagersmit, part of IHC Merwede, specialises in sealing solu
Germany: Innogy Nordsee 1 Invites Tenders for Offshore Wind Inter-Array Cables
Innogy Nordsee 1 GmbH announced request for tender regarding preparation of the design, fabrication and supply of the inter-array cables connecting 54 wind turbine generators and the substation, with an option for the installation works in addition. Innogy Nordsee 1 wind farm is situated approximate
UK: Jee Wins Two ISO Certifications
Aberdeen-based subsea engineers Jee Ltd started the year with the good news that the company has been awarded ISO 18001 for Occupational Health and Safety, as well as 14001 for Environmental Management. “These international standards are not mere badges but proof of our commitment to creating a safe
Noreco: Bad Weather Continues to Hamper Production (Norway)
Norwegian Energy Company (Noreco) in January 2012 produced 1,653 barrels of oil equivalents (boe) per day. Net realized oil price was USD 99 per boe after adjustments for oil put options, inventory, NGL and gas prices. Production continued to be negatively impacted by weather conditions in the North
UK: Falmouth Could Host Tests of Wave Power Device Searaser
There is a possibility for a Stroud based green energy company to test its wave power device in Falmouth, reports Falmouth Packet. Last month, Ecotricity revealed that it is developing a radical Wave power device called Searaser, which is believed to be able to address two of the biggest barriers to
UK: Xcite Energy Renegotiates Rowan Jack-Up Contract
Xcite Energy, has negotiated an amendment to its rig contract with British American Offshore Limited, a subsidiary of Rowan Companies Inc. The amendment provides additional flexibility around timing of the provision of a heavy duty, harsh environment jack up drilling unit, which will better suit the
UK: DeepBlue Becomes IMarEST Marine Affiliate
Singapore-based DeepBlue Pte Ltd (DeepBlue) has become an Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) Marine Affiliate able to draw on the numerous advantages of corporate partnership with IMarEST, the leading professional body for the global marine community. DeepBlue was esta
DOF Rederi Takes Delivery of New Vessel from Shipyard in India
DOF Rederi II AS, a wholly owned subsidiary of DOF ASA, has today taken delivery of Skandi Hawk from Cochin Shipyard in India. The vessel is a combined CSV/PSV of STX PSV 09 CD design and the second vessel in a series of two vessels from the same yard. In addition the vessel will be […]
India: Cochin Shipyard Delivers Skandi Hawk to DOF
DOF ASA’s subsidiary, DOF Rederi II AS, , has today taken delivery of Skandi Hawk from Cochin Shipyard in India. The vessel is a combined CSV/PSV of STX PSV 09 CD design and the second vessel in a series of two vessels from the same yard. The Skandi Hawk’s overall length is 88.1 m and […]
DOF ASA Takes Delivery of New-Build Vessel Skandi Hawk
DOF Rederi II AS, a wholly owned subsidiary of DOF ASA, has today taken delivery of Skandi Hawk from Cochin Shipyard in India. The vessel is a combined CSV/PSV of STX PSV 09 CD design and the second vessel in a series of two vessels from the same yard. Main specification of the vessel is […]
Danish Maersk Line Orders TMC Air Compressors for Triple-E Vessels
Tamrotor Marine Compressors (TMC) has received orders for a total of 40 TMC SA 30 compressors for the 20 18,000 TEU ships ordered by Maersk Line. For the largest capacity order in history, Maersk Line has chosen to order 2 x TMC SA 30 compressors for each of the 20 vessels ordered at Daewoo Shipbuil
Brazil: Petrobras Finds Gas in Potiguar Basin
Bloomberg today reported that Brazil’s oil giant, Petrobras, has found evidence of natural gas in an exploration well located in BM-POT-11 offshore block, Potiguar basin. The well was drilled using with the Petrobras V jack-up rig. The Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum (ANP) said on its website