Business & Finance
AGR Successful in Brazil
Drilling solutions provider AGR has successfully completed its first Brazilian operation using their EC-Drill™ technology. This EC-Drill™ solution is based on the well-proven RMR System that has been modified for use on Petrobras jack up wells. AGR’s Managed Pressure Drilling system was used on two
AGR Completes Brazilian Operation using EC-Drill
Drilling solutions provider AGR has successfully completed its first Brazilian operation using their EC-Drill™ technology. This EC-Drill™ solution is based on the well-proven RMR System that has been modified for use on Petrobras jack up wells. AGR’s Managed Pressure Drilling system was used on two
Norway: NPD Signs Seismic Data Acquisition Contracts
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has entered into contracts with Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) and Dolphin Geophysical for the acquisition of seismic data. The contracts have a total value of NOK 170 million. The vessels M/V Nordic Explorer (PGS) and M/V Artemis Atlantic (Dolphin Geophysical
NPD Contracts PGS and Dolphin for Seismic Data Acquisition (Norway)
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has entered into contracts with Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) and Dolphin Geophysical for the acquisition of seismic data. The contracts have a total value of NOK 170 million (USD 28.6 million) . The vessels M/V Nordic Explorer (PGS) and yyy (Dolphin Geophysi
NAM, Shell Hire ‘Seajacks Kraken’ for Maintenance Campaign in Southern North Sea
Seajacks Kraken, a self-propelled jack-up vessel owned and operated by Seajacks, has been contracted by NAM (Nederlandse Aardoliemaatschappij BV) and Shell UK Limited to work on one of the largest well repair and maintenance campaigns in the Southern North Sea. The program is scheduled to last for t
UK: Ecotricity Introduces Wave Power Device ‘Searaser’
Green energy company Ecotricity is adding the power of the Sea to that of the Wind and the Sun – to make its Green Electricity. Ecotricity is developing a radical Wave power device called Searaser – which it believes can address two of the biggest barriers to the deployment of renewable energy on th
Finland: Wartsila to Provide Power and Positioning System for Statoil’s New Drilling Rigs
Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s leading solutions provider, has been contracted to supply the power and positioning system for two new drilling rigs ordered by Songa Offshore AS, the Norwegian arm of the Cyprus-based offshore drilling company. These so called cat D semi-submersible rigs are tailor d
Finland: Wartsila to Equip Songa Offshore’s cat D Rigs
Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s leading solutions provider, has been contracted to supply the power and positioning system for two new drilling rigs ordered by Songa Offshore AS, the Norwegian arm of the Cyprus-based offshore drilling company. These so called cat D semi-submersible rigs are tailor d
Seajacks Kraken Wins Two Year Contract from NAM and Shell UK
Seajacks Kraken, a self-propelled jack-up vessel owned and operated by Seajacks, has been contracted by NAM (Nederlandse Aardoliemaatschappij BV) and Shell UK Limited to work on one of the largest well repair and maintenance campaigns in the Southern North Sea. The program is scheduled to last for t
Clipper Takes Delivery of its New Multi-purpose Vessels from China
Clipper has taken delivery of the newbuilding Clipper Gemini. The vessel is the last vessel in a series of three 9.500 dwt, multi-purpose vessels ordered from Yangfan Shipyard, China. The delivery of the vessel is in line with Clipper Projects’ strategic goal to renew the fleet. On the maiden voyage
Australia: Strategic Marine Delivers State-of-Art Vessel ‘Alamo’
Western Australian (WA) ship builder Strategic Marine has finished work on a state-of-the-art 27 metre work barge which will be delivered to the Port of Dampier to service the burgeoning resources sector. The barge named ‘Alamo’ has been built for Karratha business Offshore Plant Hire and will be ch
Australia: Strategic Marine Completes Work Barge Construcion
Western Australian (WA) ship builder Strategic Marine has finished work on a state-of-the-art 27 metre work barge which will be delivered to the Port of Dampier to service the burgeoning resources sector. The barge named ‘Alamo’ has been built for Karratha business Offshore Plant Hire and will be ch
UK: Gulf LNG Project Talks Progressing Well
FLEX LNG provide update regarding the status of ongoing discussions with the sponsors of the Gulf LNG Project and Samsung Heavy Industries. As previously disclosed, FLEX LNG and SHI successfully completed Front End Engineering and Design (“FEED”) in December 2011 for the FLNG vessel for the Gulf LNG
South West Becomes UK’s First Marine Energy Park
The South West has been named as the UK’s first Marine Energy Park, firmly placing the region on the international map for leadership in marine renewable energy. Climate Change Minister Greg Barker made the announcement on a visit to Bristol where he met with key members of the new initiative. The S