Equipment
Automated Robotic System for Dredging Hoses from Taniq
Taniq, the Rotterdam based specialist that develops solutions for manufacturers of reinforced rubber products, has developed a large industrial robot to manufacture 12m long dredging hoses. “Using robotics in combination with lightweight engineering principles, the Delft University spin-off (2006) o
Vryhof Strengthens Global Presence
Anchoring and mooring solutions specialist Vryhof is expanding its global footprint with its companies, Deep Sea Mooring (DSM) opening a new office in Aberdeen, and Vryhof Anchors appointing Singapore-based Franklin Offshore as its exclusive representative for selling Vryhof solutions in a number of
Repsol Hires Archer for NCS P&A Ops
Repsol Norge has awarded oil services player Archer a four-year contract for the provision of plugging and abandonment (P&A) rig operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The contract scope includes permanent plugging and abandonment of the wells on the Gyda platform. In addition to the firm co
ABB to Modernize Baltic Cable HVDC Link
ABB has won an order from Baltic Cable AB, a subsidiary of Norway’s Statkraft, to upgrade the Baltic Cable HVDC power transmission link. The link goes under the Baltic Sea and connects the power grids in Germany and Sweden. As part of the modernization project, ABB will upgrade the control and prote
HydraWell Grabs UK Frame Deal
HydraWell has been awarded a frame agreement by an undisclosed supermajor to provide technology and services for plug & abandonment (P&A) and well repair operations on the UK continental shelf. HydraWell’s HydraHemera second generation high pressure Perf, Wash & Cement, PWC jetting system has been c
Damen CCTV System Nominated for IADC Safety Award 2017
IADC (International Association of Dredging Companies) has just announced the 3nd IADC Safety Award 2017 nominee: Damen Shiprepair – CCTV System. In an effort to reduce the dangers to crew both inside and outside a vessel, Damen Shiprepair entrusted a CCTV-system (installed by RBC) with overseeing a
Ofgem to Host Consultations on Shetland Subsea Power Link
Ofgem, regulator of the UK energy industry, is hosting consultations this month in Shetland to gather the public’s views on plans to service the isles’ energy needs through a subsea cable from the Scottish mainland. Lerwick Power station is reaching the end of its operating life. Ofgem, regulator of
DNV GL Presents Remote Monitoring for Subsea Equipment Production
DNV GL said it has developed a solution for remote surveillance service for subsea equipment manufacturing. According to DNV GL , the primary goal of this new alternative was based on cost savings; improved safety for surveyors; increased flexibility on testing schedules; availability of experts; an
Bosch Rexroth Boosts Blue Offshore’s Carousel
Bosch Rexroth from Boxtel was approached by to increase the pulling force of its hydraulic cable tensioner and to upgrade the complete hydraulic installation. “This was a challenging and evenly exciting job,” says Remco Buskens, sales engineer specialized services at Bosch Rexroth. “The complete ins
A long time coming: Offshore project sanctioning
Now that half the year has passed, a review of offshore project sanctioning might be timely.
Azinor hires TWMA ahead of Partridge spud
TWMA, a provider of drill cuttings and slop handling, management and treatment solutions, has been awarded a contract estimated to be worth around £1million with UKCS-focused E&P company, Azinor Catalyst. The project, which starts in August 2017, will see TWMA provide drill cuttings containment and
Norsafe nets Coral South FLNG lifeboats gig
Norway’s Norsafe has secured a contract with Eni of Italy to supply life-saving appliances for the Coral South floating LNG facility to be located in Area 4, some 50 kilometres of the coast of Mozambique.
Eni Becomes Part of Siemens Subsea Power Grid JIP
The energy company Eni Norge, a subsidiary of Eni S.p.A. has joined the Siemens Subsea Power Grid Joint Industry Program (JIP). Siemens Subsea is developing a complete subsea power network with a group of partners, led by Chevron and including Statoil, Exxon and Petrobras, as part of a Joint Industr
NEL Heads Multiphase Standardization Project
NEL, the flow measurement R&D specialist, is leading a research programme that should enhance flow measurement standardisation across Europe between multiphase flow metrology testing facilities. The new three-year project is part of the European Metrology Programme for Innovation and Research (EMPIR