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New Zealand: Three Salvage Teams Back on Board Stricken Rena
Three salvage teams are back on board the stricken Rena, after bad weather forced them off the ship on Monday, Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) says. Oil spill response and salvage teams were on heightened alert overnight, in anticipation of bad weather and heavy swells. However, Rena remained intact in t
Denmark: DONG Energy Continues Relocation of Seabed Stones at Anholt Offshore Wind Farm
The relocation of the approx 5,000 stones at the surface of the seabed, which may cause problems to the wind turbine and cable installation, is well underway. However, a number of planned wind turbine positions are presently being screened with advanced sonar equipment to unveil any critical stones
Norway: Nexans to Supply Umbilicals for Statoil’s Asgard Field
Nexans, a worldwide leading expert in the cable industry, has been awarded a 75 million euro contract by Statoil to design, manufacture and supply a total of 165 km of static and dynamic power umbilical and power cables, as well as necessary accessories, for the Åsgard oil and gas field in the Norwe
Norway: Nexans Wins Contract to Supply Power Cables for Statoil’s Asgard Field
Nexans, a worldwide leading expert in the cable industry, has been awarded a 75 million euro contract by Statoil to design, manufacture and supply a total of 165 km of static and dynamic power umbilical and power cables, as well as necessary accessories, for the Åsgard oil and gas field in the Norwe
UK: Hydratight Makes New Appointment to its Leadership Team
Global joint integrity specialist and engineering services company Hydratight has appointed Syed Taqvi as global marketing leader. Syed joins the company from GE Oil and Gas, where he was marketing director for subsea equipment and marketing integration leader for ESP, acquired by GE in 2011. Prior
UK: Syed Taqvi Joins Hydratight as Global Marketing Leader
Global joint integrity specialist and engineering services company Hydratight has appointed Syed Taqvi as global marketing leader. Syed joins the company from GE Oil and Gas, where he was marketing director for subsea equipment and marketing integration leader for ESP, acquired by GE in 2011. Prior
Government Officials to Inaugurate Nord Stream Pipeline (Germany)
On Tuesday November 8, Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel – together with President Dmitry Medvedev and the Prime Ministers of France François Fillon and the Netherlands Mark Rutte and EU Energy Commissioner Gunther Oettinger – will formally inaugurate the first of Nord Stream’s twin 1,224 kilometre
UN Agencies Launch ‘The Blueprint for Ocean and Coastal Sustainability’ in Paris, France
United Nations agencies in Paris ( 1 November 2011) launched a plan to improve the management of oceans and coastal areas. The Blueprint for Ocean and Coastal Sustainability sounds the alarm about the health of the oceans, and explains how they influence our everyday life by regulating the climate,
Germany: Nord Stream Inauguration Scheduled for November 8
On Tuesday November 8, Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel – together with President Dmitry Medvedev and the Prime Ministers of France François Fillon and the Netherlands Mark Rutte and EU Energy Commissioner Gunther Oettinger – will formally inaugurate the first of Nord Stream’s twin 1,224 kilometre g
USA: BMT to Provide Simulation Services for Production Platforms Towing
Hereema Marine Contractors Nederland B.V Inc. (“HMC”) has awarded a contract to BMT Fluid Mechanics in partnership with BMT ARGOSS, to provide Tow Simulation Services for the inshore tow of Chevron-operated Jack St. Malo and Big Foot Production Platforms to be installed in the Gulf of Mexico. BMT wi
Cal Dive Reports Net Loss in Third Quarter (USA)
Cal Dive International, Inc. reported a third quarter 2011 net loss of $5.6 million, or $.06 per diluted share, excluding $28.8 million ($.31 per diluted share) of after-tax non-cash impairment charges related to certain fixed assets recorded as part of the Company’s annual impairment review. Includ
Anders Soe-Jensen Talks Offshore Wind (Denmark)
Anders Soe-Jensen is the founding president of the offshore division of Vestas Wind Systems A/S, the world’s biggest turbine maker. He spoke… By Alex Morales (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, November 02, 2011
Anders Soe-Jensen Talks Offshore Wind (Denmark)
Anders Soe-Jensen is the founding president of the offshore division of Vestas Wind Systems A/S, the world’s biggest turbine maker. He spoke… By Alex Morales (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, November 02, 2011
Thailand: Aibel Completes FPSO Modules Project
Aibel, a leading service company that provides engineering, construction, upgrading and maintenance solutions to the the oil, gas sector announced the successful completion of the Guara modules project. The modules departed from Laem Chabang to Brazil on Friday. Managing Director Jim Ryan at Aibel T