Equipment
NRG Releases New Well Management Software
NRG, the well management company, has launched a well planning and decommissioning management application which, reportedly, allows well project teams to compile, evaluate and share data more effectively. According to the company, WEii (pronounced WE2) is a modular application to share a common data
EcoSPRAY to Help Study Moored Floating Structures
Dynamic Systems Analysis (DSA) has led the launch of the EcoSPRAY, a marine structure designed to gather data to verify the behaviour of floating tidal energy platforms and their moorings in high-energy turbulent tidal flows. The platform has been deployed in Grand Passage between Freeport and Westp
MATE Scotland ROV Challenge Starts Next Thursday
Tackling the murky reaches of an ocean on one of Jupiter’s moons is just one of the missions school pupils from across Scotland will be tackling as part of this year’s MATE Scotland ROV Challenge. The Scottish leg of the challenge, co-ordinated and hosted by Robert Gordon University (RGU), will see
Rohr-Idreco Completes Equipment Delivery
A North American sand and gravel company was recently in the market for a new and efficient electric dredge to replace their existing diesel drag line. The customer decided to move forward with an Rohr-Idreco 300 (12″) electric jet suction dredge, which has a digging depth of 60 ft. (18 m) and produ
SMD and UMS Partner on Underwater Mining
Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD) and Underwater Mining Solutions (UMS) are teaming up to offer the full scope of mining equipment required for underwater mining projects. SMD and UMS’ complementary product portfolio and combined expertise, should provide de-risked solutions to deep-sea, near-shore and in
Deltares Opens New Interactive Data Research Laboratory
To address water-related issues, decision-makers and experts across the world need to access information, data and models quickly to support their strategic planning, preparedness and response activities. The new interactive data research laboratory (iD-Lab) at Deltares officially opened yesterday t
Bibby Offshore hires IMES for rigging inspection services
Bibby Offshore, a UK-based subsea services firm has awarded a frame agreement for rigging equipment inspection and wire rope management to Aberdeen-based IMES. According to Bibby Offshore, the deal, potentially worth a seven-figure sum, has a duration of three years with a further two, one-year opti
James Fisher Seals $273 M Submarine Rescue Deal in India
James Fisher Defence, part of James Fisher and Sons (JFS), has been awarded a £193 million ($273 million )contract by the Indian Navy for the long-term provision of its submarine escape and rescue capability. The contract entails the design and production of two complete submarine rescue systems for
Alcatel-Lucent to deliver subsea connections study for Johan Castberg
Oil and gas company Statoil has contracted Alcatel-Lucent Submarine Networks (ASN), now part of Nokia, to conduct a concept study of the integration of ASN’s direct current, fiber optical (DC/FO) technology as subsea control infrastructure for the Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea. The DC/FO t
Gardline Scores Maldives Cable Route Survey
Gardline has been awarded a survey contract by Huawei Submarine Networks for the Nationwide Submarine Cable Project initiated by Ooredoo Maldives. The project consists of surveying 5 interisland cables with 6 landing sites spanning the entire length of the country. The scope of work includes multibe
PHOTO: Culzean WHP Jacket Ready for Sail Away
The wellhead platform (WHP) jacket for Maersk Oil’s Culzean field has been loaded onto a barge at Heerema’s Vlissingen yard in preparation for a spring sail away. Heerema Fabrication Group started building the jacket in 2015, and as planned, the jacket is ready for sail away ahead of drilling startu
Dong Picks AMS No-Dig Cable Ducts for Hornsea Project One
Scunthorpe-based company AMS No-Dig will design, supply and install cable ducts for DONG Energy’s Hornsea Project One. AMS No-Dig will supply and install three cable ducts approximately 200 metres long under the sea defence at Horseshoe Bay, south of Grimsby. The offshore export cables, which trans
ASN in Concept Study of Johan Castberg Subsea Connections
Alcatel-Lucent Submarine Networks (ASN), now part of Nokia, has been contracted by Statoil to undertake a concept study addressing the integration of ASN’s direct current, fiber optical (DC/FO) technology as subsea control infrastructure for the Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea. ASN’s DC/FO t
Tennet to Award Borssele Alpha Platform Contract in Late 2016
The Dutch Senate has confirmed TenneT’s role as the developer and operator of the Dutch offshore grid. The Senate approved the amendment of the Electricity Act in connection with the development of offshore wind energy, providing the required legal basis. TenneT CEO, Mel Kroon, stated: “We are very