Equipment
Expro Inks Tech Agreement with Vision iO
Expro has signed a global agreement with downhole video and camera technology specialist Vision iO. The agreement with Vision iO will augment Expro’s existing offering with the Norwegian-based company’s suite of camera technologies, including its WellCAM visual logging platform. Dave Bowman, vice pr
Highlights of the Week
Subsea World News has put together a recap of the most interesting articles from the previous week (February 19 – February 25). https://subseaworldnews.com/2018/02/21/subsea-7-buys-into-xodus-group/ https://subseaworldnews.com/2018/02/23/schlumberger-subsea-7-negotiate-new-joint-venture/ https://sub
Kriegers Flak Sees Second Gravity Based Foundation in Place
Only a few days after the first gravity based foundation (GBF) was installed, the project team of Jan De Nul Group floated off and installed the second and even larger GBF for the offshore wind farm Kriegers Flak in Denmark. According to the company, the installation operation of this 10,000-tonnes
RTS Becomes Kongsberg Maritime’s Agent in Norway
Kongsberg Maritime has appointed RTS as a dealer for their range of hydroacoustic equipment and subsea positioning systems in Norway. The companies have also agreed to jointly invest in a rental pool consisting of Kongsberg’s full range of acoustic positioning systems and accessories. In addition, K
Catapult Points Developers to £19M Innovate UK Funding
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult is highlighting three new innovation opportunities for UK companies, calling for new technologies that can service the offshore renewables industry. The technology innovation and research centre is asking innovators to come forward with solutions addressi
Dragados to Build Two Jackets for Maersk’s Tyra Redevelopment
Dragados Offshore has won a contract from Mærsk Oil and Gas for the Tyra East G & Tyra East H jackets for the ‘Tyra Future Development Project’, both to be installed in the Danish sector of the North Sea. Dragados Offshore’s scope of work includes project management, HSEQ management, procurement, co
JFD Finalizes Submarine Rescue System for Indian Navy
Following deep search and rescue vehicle (DSRV) trials, JFD said it has completed the build of the first of its two new submarine rescue systems, due to be delivered to the Indian Navy in March 2018. The completion of the build will be commemorated by a ceremony hosted by JFD and attended by senior
Schlumberger Bags Leviathan Contract from Noble Energy
Schlumberger has received an engineering and supply contract from Noble Energy for a two-thousand-ton single-lift process module to be installed on the Leviathan Platform in the Eastern Mediterranean. The scope of the contract includes pre-treatment, salt removal and regeneration of monoethylene gly
TechnipFMC’s 4Q loss deepens
Net loss deepened to $153,9 million, versus $100,6 million a year ago.
TechnipFMC Swings to Loss Despite Subsea Order Boost
TechnipFMC has reported fourth-quarter 2017 net loss of $154 million or 33 cents per diluted share. One of the industry majors has booked quarterly after-tax charges and credits of close to $245 million or 53 cents per share. This came down to adjusted earnings of 20 cents per share during Q4 2017.
Rotech Subsea Set for Harbour Clearance Work
Rotech Subsea is set to deploy a new RS1 excavation tool for the recently secured harbour clearance work scope in UK. The RS1 excavation tool has been specially adapted by the Aberdeen group’s on-site fabrication unit, Rotech Fabrication, to meet demand from Port Authorities for excavating difficult
Schlumberger scores more Leviathan work
Noble Energy has hired Schlumberger for the engineering and supply of a two-thousand-ton single-lift process module to be installed on the Leviathan Platform
Ardmore Craig Wraps Up Cable Spread Modifications
Ardmore Craig has completed modifications of a cable lay spread for an undisclosed client. The company modified the cable lay spread design to allow integration of a new carousel and deck layout on the client’s vessel. Following contract award in early 2018, Ardmore Craig completed the design, analy
Innospection Gets General Manager
Inspection provider for the oil and gas industry, Innospection, has appointed Alex Crossland as general manager based at the headquarters in Aberdeen. The role at Innospection is a newly-created position following growth of the company and a strong backlog of work across onshore and topside, splash