Business & Finance
Sartor Offshore Secures Contract for Ocean Prince in Falkland Islands
Sartor Offshore, a leading supplier of MRV and PSV services to the oil and gas industry announced today on its website that AGR Peak has awarded Ocean Prince vessel a term contract as a field support, oil recovery vessel at the Falkland Islands. The vessel will work together with Leiv Eriksson rig a
The Netherlands: TAG Energy to Participate at EWEA Offshore 2011
TAG Energy Solutions, the North East England-based project management and construction company, will be exhibiting at EWEA Offshore 2011 for the first time following the completion of its £20million tubular foundation manufacturing facility for the offshore renewables sector (Stand 9328). CEO Alex D
The Netherlands: Barkmeijer Shipyards Launches Pilot Station Vessel
On November the 18th, the pilot station vessel built as BN324 has been named Polaris and launched successfully by Barkmeijer Shipyards. BN324 (Het Nederlands Loodswezen) Pilot Station Vessel: – Length x breadth x draft 81.20 x 13.30 x 4,5 m – Accommodation for 18 Pilots 17 ships crew 10 spare berth
China’s Seabed Mining Deal Raises Concerns in India
In a move that has raised concerns in India, the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) has secured… Shivom Seth (mineweb) [mappress] Source: mineweb, November 21, 2011
TNK-BP Eyeing More Blocks Offshore Vietnam
Today, TNK Vietnam (a 100% subsidiary of TNK-BP Group) during a press conference in Hanoi, outlined a development strategy for its Vietnam operations and underscored its commitment to make a positive impact in Vietnam. The development strategy for the Vietnam assets will involve safe and efficient o
Belgium: WSS Wins Bulk Ships Agent Award Third Year Running
For the third year running, Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) won the Bulk Ships Agent award at the prestigious International Bulk Journal (IBJ) awards ceremony on Monday 14 November in Antwerp. The IBJ Awards, dedicated exclusively to the maritime dry bulk industry, recognise achievements by individua
Eni Indonesia Wins Two New Production Sharing Contracts
Eni, through its subsidiary Eni Indonesia, has been awarded today two new Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) in Indonesia. In the West Papua Province (East Indonesia), Eni has been awarded 100% interest in the Arguni I PSC (5,386 sq. km), located onshore and offshore in the Bintuni Basin. The block
Eni Wins Two PSCs in Indonesia
Eni Indonesia, has been awarded today two new Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) in Indonesia. In the West Papua Province (East Indonesia), Eni has been awarded 100% interest in the Arguni I PSC (5,386 sq. km), located onshore and offshore in the Bintuni Basin. The block is 10 km east of the Tanggu
Pelamis Wave Power Looking for Strategic Partner (UK)
RENEWABLES firm Pelamis Wave Power is searching for a “strategic partner” that will allow it to become a large-scale manufacturer of marine energy devices. The Leith-based company, known for its “sea snake” technology, announced in September that it had hired Ernst & Young to conduct a review of the
Pelamis Wave Power Looking for Strategic Partner (UK)
RENEWABLES firm Pelamis Wave Power is searching for a “strategic partner” that will allow it to become a large-scale manufacturer of marine energy devices. The Leith-based company, known for its “sea snake” technology, announced in September that it had hired Ernst & Young to conduct a review of the
Norway: Professionals Rate Aker Solutions as Second Most Ideal Employer 2011
Every year, Universum surveys young professionals and asks them questions about their career expectations, how they perceive companies as employers and what they associate to those employers. As in previous years, Aker Solutions is rated highly by both by engineers and business professionals, and am
Australia: Tap Announces Plugging and Abandonment of Hannah-1 Well
Tap Oil Limited an independent oil & gas exploration and production company with interests in Australia and South East Asia, today provided the final report on the Hannah-1 commitment well, offshore Carnarvon Basin, Western Australia. The Hannah-1 well is located in permit TP/8, approximately 18km e
USA: Port Manatee Gets New CEO
Carlos Buqueras, who has been director of business development with Port Everglades since 1993, is officially the new chief executive of… (HeraldTribune) [mappress] Source: HeraldTribune, November 21, 2011; Image: PortManatee
Falkland Islands: FOGL to Spud Loligo Prospect in 2Q 2012
FOGL, the oil and gas exploration company focused on its extensive licence areas to the South and East of the Falkland Islands, has today posted a new investor presentation on its website and provides an update on its operations. The Company said it was awaiting the departure of the Leiv Eiriksson r