Equipment
MacArtney in Longest Subsea Water Pipeline Project
MacArtney has provided the underwater connectivity solutions for various instrumentation systems mounted on the transnational water pipeline between Turkey and Cyprus, currently under construction. MacArtney has supplied SubConn® connectors to interconnect 145 cables of approximately 1000 metres len
Technip’s eyes on CGG
French oilfield services provider Technip has made a move to buy CGG, a seismic acquisition specialist, also based in France. Technip says that the proposed transaction would take the form of a public tender offer in cash for CGG’s shares at a price of 8.30 euros per share. According to The Wall Str
ShawCor Nets Another Shah Deniz 2 Contract
The Shah Deniz consortium has awarded a further two contracts key to the progress of the Shah Deniz Stage 2 development project. The two contracts have a combined value of $226 million and have been awarded to ShawCor Nederland B.V. (Bredero), part of the Bredero Shaw pipe coating division. Together
Secretary-General Backs Up New Exploration Contract
Speaking at the contract signing between the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and Ifremer on Tuesday, November 18, Secretary-General Nii Allotey Odunton said the new contract marked the beginning of a new era in what has been a productive relationship between Ifremer and the ISA. He said the con
Technology – A new way forward for the UKCS?
“Technology – A new way forward for the UKCS?” is the title of the next Oil & Gas UK breakfast briefing at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre on December 2 which will explore how technological innovation helps the oil and gas sector, and other industries including the aerospace sector, to
Osiris’ Cougar XT ROV to support GoM ops
Osiris has mobilised its Cougar XT ROV system complete with the new Launch and Recovery System (LARS) and Tether Management System (TMS) from their head office in Yorkshire to its final destination in the Gulf of Mexico. According to Osiris, the Cougar XT is providing operational back-up support for
SME Completes First PLAT-O Sea Trials
Sustainable Marine Energy (SME) has successfully executed its first round of sea trials with its tidal energy platform, PLAT-O. PLAT-O was launched from the company’s facility in Venture Quays, East Cowes, Isle of Wight and towed to the test site at Yarmouth. Once at the site PLAT-O was submerged to
FES Expands on Subsea Market
FES International, has established a new specialist business, FES Subsea, which will bring five new core product lines to the subsea market. The new product range will include: hot stabs, pig launcher and receivers, pull-in heads, suction pile vent hatches, subsea control panels and manifold skids a
Ulstein Ready for Assembly of New OCV
Ulstein Verft reported that sections for hull 302, an offshore construction vessel for Island Offshore/Edison Chouest Offshore, have arrived at Ulsteinvik. The vessel has been redesigned in the engineering phase, and thus, the final vessel has increased both in length and beam. The vessel will be 15
Picture of the Day: Van Oord’s Dredger at Koper
Van Oord recently wrapped up the first phase of the Port of Koper dredging project. During this deepening program, Van Oord removed approximately 230,000 m3 of sea sediments (silt), allowing larger vessels, with a draft of up to 13.5, to enter the port’s Northern part of Basin I. In addition, a new
Companies Partner on New Deepwater Lowering System
Cooperation between three companies developing innovative solutions for deepwater installation has led to the introduction of a new system capable of handling heavy loads at depths of well over three kilometers. The companies involved are Deep Tek, which provides a wide range of services to the oil
Osiris Gears for Gulf of Mexico Work
Osiris has mobilised its Cougar XT system complete with the new LARS and TMS from their head office in Yorkshire to its final destination in the Gulf of Mexico. The Cougar XT is providing operational back-up support for Bluestream Offshore where Osiris will be acting as a sub-contractor. The Cougar
Unique Hydra Exhibits at IMCA Seminar
Unique Hydra, a provider of integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solution, is showcasing at the IMCA Annual Seminar being held on 19th and 20th November 2014 at the Landmark Hotel in London, UK. The IMCA Annual Seminar is conducted every year for professionals at the forefront of the marine contra
Rosneft completes offshore exploration for 2014
Russian oil company Rosneft has completed geological survey program over its offshore licenses in Russia for 2014. In 2014, Rosneft completed geological surveys over 24 offshore license areas. The company shot 31,503 line km of 2D seismic, and 12,939 sq. km of 3D seismic. Also the scope of airborne