Fossil Energy
Nautronix to provide survey services for Ceona’s ‘Polar Onyx’
Through water technology and survey company, Nautronix, has been awarded a 5 year frame contract – based on a non-exclusive agreement – by SURF and subsea contractor Ceona with an initial 1 year call-off for the supply of survey services to support their new build DP3 subsea construction vessel, the
Floatel records net loss in 1Q
Floatel International Ltd reported a net loss for the first quarter of 2014 of $0.8 million Consolidated revenues for the first quarter amounted to USD 50.2 million (38.6 in Q1 2013). The operating expenses amounted to USD -36.3 million (-18.1). EBITDA for the quarter came to USD 14.0 million (20.5)
Eekels equips ‘Siem Moxie’ with communication network
Eekels has realised the installation of new measurement and communication networks on board the m.s. Siem Moxie as commissioned by Siem Offshore contractors GmbH. The m.s. Siem Moxie was especially designed for the safe transfer of personnel and material to off-shore constructions. A substantial num
New CEO for Ensco
Ensco plc announced today that Carl Trowell has been named Chief Executive Officer and President. Trowell will also be appointed to Ensco’s board. He succeeds Dan Rabun who is retiring after eight years as CEO. Rabun’s planned retirement was announced in November 2013. The effective date for Trowell
‘True North’ enables Kongsberg Maritime to launch on-water offshore survey courses
Kongsberg Maritime Ltd has introduced a series of new on-water training courses for offshore surveyors and survey engineers following the launch of its own chartered vessel, True North. The vessel will enable Kongsberg Maritime Ltd to introduce a practical element to the courses already offered at i
PSA audits Statoil’s Gina Krog development project for barrier management
Between 18 February and 7 March 2014, the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway carried out an audit of Statoil’s work to ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements for barrier management in the Gina Krog development project. The objective of the activity was to audit Statoil’s own management sy
Wood Group Intetech takes new offices in Cheshire (UK)
Wood Group Intetech, the world leader in well integrity management solutions, is to take new offices in the Thornton Science Park, Cheshire. Since Intetech’s acquisition by Wood Group in 2013, the company has seen continued international success, leading to a significant headcount growth. The new of
Oil & Gas UK pleased with licensing round response. Calls for more drilling
Oil & Gas UK, the UK’s oil industry trade body, has welcomed the announcement by the Department of Energy and Climate Change of high interest shown by the companies in the latest offshore licencing round in the UK. The offshore oil and gas licensing round, which closed for applications on Friday 25
Thrustmaster, Dutch Barge Company place ink to paper at OTC 2014
Thrustmaster of Texas, a manufacturer of commercial marine propulsion equipment based out of Houston, closed out this year’s OTC by placing ink to paper after signing a contract on the trade show floor with the Dutch Barge Company Thursday to supply a complete thruster package. The deal concluded at
ADIL makes key management appointments
ADIL, the leading independent energy consultancy, has announced a series of key appointments that strengthen the fast-growing company’s management team and position it for future growth. Lo Van Wachem has been promoted to general manager of projects and developments. A former chief operating officer
PSA Norway audits Eni’s Goliat FPSO management. Finds room for improvement
From 10 to 12 March 2014, the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) carried out an audit of the work of Eni Norge AS (Eni) to ensure compliance with the requirement to establish and implement technical and operational barriers in the development project for Goliat FPSO. The objective of the audit
Statoil makes discovery near Gimle field (Norway)
Statoil Petroleum AS, operator of production licence 120 B/Gimle Unit, has completed drilling of an observation well with exploration targets, 34/10-C-18 A. The well was drilled on the eastern flank of the Gimle field, which is located between the Gullfaks and Visund fields in the northern part of t
Acteon expands portfolio with grouting services company
Core Grouting Services, an Acteon company, is a new addition to Acteon’s operating company portfolio. Core is a specialist provider of grouting services for foundations on oil and gas platforms and offshore wind farms. Core’s grouting capability allows Acteon to offer its clients a complete suite of
Rem Offshore extends offshore positioning services deal with Veripos
Veripos, a supplier of high-precision GNSS positioning services for offshore applications, is to provide dedicated positioning support for a number of Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs) operated by Rem Offshore, Norwegian company which maintains a global fleet of ships. Under the new agreement, which ex