Equipment
TAP re-launches procurement process for engineering and supply contracts
Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) has taken the decision to re-launch its procurement process, following a review of its strategy and schedule. TAP will therefore initiate new pre-qualifications for goods and services that the natural gas pipeline project requires. The revised pre-qualification process
Rolls-Royce to deliver deck machinery for ALP ocean going tugs
Rolls-Royce has been awarded a £19 m ($31.7 M) contract to deliver deck machinery for four ocean going tugs, designed by Ulstein Design & Solutions, for Dutch company ALP Maritime Services. The vessels will be constructed in Japan by Niigata Shipbuilding & Repair. The vessels are being developed for
Decom North Sea to host Lunch and Learn event in Aberdeen
Recent figures from the Oil & Gas UK Activity Survey indicate that decommissioning could cost around £40.6 billion in the UKCS between now and 2040. In a bid to exploit this potential, Decom North Sea (DNS), the offshore oil and gas decommissioning forum, will host a lunch and learn event to give su
Siemens Awarded BorWin3 Grid Connection by TenneT
Siemens receives an order from TenneT for an offshore wind farm grid connection in the North Sea. In a consortium with Petrofac Siemens will supply the complete technology for efficient direct-current transmission for the BorWin3 grid connection as the consortium leader. The consortium partner Petro
Sonardyne to Field-Test uComm Acoustic Modem
Sonardyne International Ltd. is inviting qualifying academic establishments and research institutions to apply for the Field Evaluation Programme for the company’s uComm acoustic modem product range. Applicants with upcoming, short-term ocean science projects that would benefit from an underwater mo
NOC Works with ASV and MOST on New Generation Ocean Robots
National Oceanography Centre has collaborated with two Hampshire companies ASV Ltd and MOST (AV) Ltd on a new generation of robots which are about to enter production as marine industries recognise the value of their cutting-edge designs and capabilities. The new state-of-the-art Long Endurance Mari
Aubin: Focus on developing Subsea and Integrity divisions
Chemical engineering specialist Aubin Group has reported strong growth following an investment from BGF.
Officials Discuss Somerset Anti-Flood Action Plan (UK)
Councillor John Osman, Leader of Somerset County Council, hosted Secretary of State Owen Paterson MP in Somerset yesterday to discuss the 20 year flood action plan in progress. The last time the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs was in Somerset, he challenged Somerset County
Jumbo installs mooring spread for EnQuest Producer FPSO
This year saw Jumbo complete stage one in the first offshore installation contract undertaken as main contractor. Using the J-class vessel, Fairplayer, Jumbo successfully installed an FPSO mooring spread for client EnQuest in the North Sea Alma and Galia field. The second stage of the project will
Jumbo Installs FPSO Mooring Spread for EnQuest
Jumbo has completed stage one in the first offshore installation contract undertaken as main contractor. Using the J-class vessel, Fairplayer, Jumbo successfully installed an FPSO mooring spread for client EnQuest in the North Sea Alma and Galia field. The second stage of the project will take place
Aker Solutions awarded $2.3B Kaombo subsea contract (Angola)
Aker Solutions secures a contract worth $2.3 billion from Total to provide a subsea production system for the Kaombo Block 32
VIDEO: Port of Rotterdam Partners with TOC Worldwide
Port of Rotterdam, Europe’s leading port, has signed a global partner deal with TOC Worldwide, organiser of the global TOC portfolio of port-centric maritime trade and supply chain events. The two partners said that the new agreement reflects a mutual commitment to foster greater dialogue and co-ope
Shell tests Prelude FLNG’s loading arms (VIDEO)
Join engineer Cris Moreno as he travels to France to see Prelude’s innovative offloading arms tested for the first time. Cris Moreno has a big job on his hands. His task is to make sure Shell’s Prelude FLNG project can transfer its liquid cargo in one of the loneliest places on the planet; 200km’s o
Opus creates new jobs. Demand from North Sea operators on the rise
Opus has announced that, following recent acquisition by Aker Solutions, £420,000 is being invested in its Orkney-based environmental services group and four new members of staff will be recruited over the next two years. Specialist oil industry firm Opus is creating new jobs and making fresh invest