Equipment
Seaproof Solutions’ Cable Protection for TWB-II Wind Farm
Seaproof Solutions has received a contract to supply its ‘Long cable protection systems (CPS)’ for the Trianel Windpark Borkum Phase II (TWB-II) offshore wind farm. The contract was awarded by Siem Offshore Contractors and covers the design and supply of cable protection systems for the inner array
Prysmian Sets Up Wikinger Inter-Array Cables
Italian subsea cable specialist Prysmian said it has completed the laying phase for the Wikinger offshore wind farm ahead of schedule. Termination and testing works are currently in progress. “This milestone, which is quite uncommon in the offshore wind market, highlights the Group’s capabilities in
Proserv Introduces New Subsea Sampling Solution
Proserv has launched a new subsea sampling cylinder that can improve the quality of results and reduce risks associated with sample transfer. The Proserv subsea sampling cylinder (SSC) accurately captures well properties throughout the lifetime of a field, the company explained. Subsea cylinders all
Siem Offshore Contractors Hires NSW for Trianel Windpark Borkum II Cables
Norddeutsche Seekabelwerke (NSW) has been awarded a contract by Siem Offshore Contractors (SOC) for planning, producing and delivering of the inner-array cable for the Trianel Windpark Borkum (Phase II). The contract between NSW and SOC was signed in Leer, Germany in January this year. The order inc
Plexus Nets New Order from Nexen
Plexus Holdings has been awarded a well order from Nexen Petroleum UK (Nexen) for the Glengorm exploration well in the Central North Sea. Under the terms of the contract, Plexus will supply Nexen with its POS-GRIP wellhead and Tersus mudline equipment. Nexen has selected Plexus’ high pressure/high t
Subsea 7 Books $418 Million Profit in 2016
Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has substantially narrowed its loss, compared to the prior-year quarter, and bounced back in black on an annual basis, after implementation of cost reduction measures in order to adjust to current offshore oil & gas market. To remind, Subsea 7 has since the start of 2014 reduced
L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering Strikes Shell EPCM Deal
L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering (LTHE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), has signed an enterprise framework agreement (EFA) for providing engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services for Shell projects in the Middle East, South East Asia and India. The EFA is f
Plexus scores Central North Sea deal with Nexen
Oil and gas services firm Plexus Holdings has been awarded a well order from a new customer, Nexen Petroleum U.K., for the Glengorm exploration well in the Central North Sea. Plexus said on Thursday that the deal with Nexen, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China’s producer of offshore crude o&g CNOOC,
ABB Wraps Up Sale of Cable Business to NKT
ABB has completed the divestment of its high-voltage cables and cable accessories businesses to NKT Cables. The divestment was announced in September 2016. As part of the strategic partnership, ABB and NKT Cables will work together on future project opportunities and R&D. “We are pleased to close th
M² Subsea Names New CFO
M² Subsea has appointed Stuart Bannerman as the company’s new chief financial officer. Bannerman brings more than 30 years of executive management experience to the recently established subsea company. In his previous role as chief operating officer for BW Offshore. Previous to this, he held the chi
Shanghai Salvage Orders James Fisher Diving System
James Fisher and Sons’ joint venture company, Wuhu Divex Diving Systems, has been awarded a contract by Shanghai Salvage to supply a mobile, 12 man saturation diving system. The system is due for delivery in the second half of 2018. Mobile systems can be deployed on several vessels in the Shanghai S
Interventek Supplies Revolution Valve for PRT’s GoM Ops
Interventek Subsea Engineering has signed a two year deal with Professional Rental Tools (PRT) to supply its in-riser ‘Revolution’ valve for well intervention operations in the Gulf of Mexico. Interventek’s Revolution shear and seal valve will be used to enhance PRT’s existing subsea systems offerin
Dril-Quip Axes Jobs as Profits Dip
Dril-Quip has generated net income of $1.3 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, for the three months ended December 31, 2016, versus net income of $48.4 million, or $1.28 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2015. Total revenues were $106.1 million during the quarter ended December 31, 2016
NMDC’s Al Mirfa to Receive Upgrades
After ten years and more than 100,000 operating hours dredging up silt, sand, rocks and stones, the Thordon Composite bearing installed on the Al Mirfa’s dredge cutter head shaft has emerged unscathed. The information was reveled by the Thordon Bearings’ Dubai-based distributor, Ocean Power Internat