Fossil Energy
Rolls-Royce announces several new contracts at OTC 2014
Rolls-Royce has announced orders from a variety of international customers for its offshore ship designs and equipment worth more than £60m. The contracts, which include five Rolls-Royce UT Design vessels and propulsion equipment packages for research and seismic survey vessels, were announced at th
Ithaca: Slow FPF-1 construction delays first oil from Stella field
Ithaca Energy Inc. has provided an update regarding Greater Stella Area (“GSA”) operations in the UK North Sea, and the overall development schedule. The company said that continued progress has been made on execution of the main GSA development work programmes since the start of 2014. Strong flow t
Xcite Energy Chairman resigns
Xcite Energy today named Timothy Stephen Jones as non-executive Chairman and Henry (“Harry”) George Wilson as a non-executive director of the Company, effective from 7 May 2014. Roger Ramshaw has retired as Chairman for personal reasons and has resigned from the Board with immediate effect. Jones
Dutch shipbuilding sector expects growth in 2014
The Dutch shipbuilding cluster and maritime suppliers achieved good results in 2013, Netherlands Maritime Technology has reported. The total annual turnover increased from € 6.1 billion in 2012 to € 6.4 billion in 2013. Moreover, the substantially larger order portfolios compared to the previous yea
BP orders heating systems for Shah Deniz subsea pipelines
Siemens Energy has received an order to deliver customized direct electrical heating (DEH) power supply systems for ten subsea flow lines, with an option for two additional systems. Customer is BP Exploration Limited and all the systems are to be deployed on BP-operated Shah Deniz gas field in the
Statoil’s Troll to reach milestone of 1.5 bln barrels of oil in May
During the last five years Statoil and its partners have invested as much as NOK 46 billion on the Troll field, which came on stream in 1995. The investment level will remain high for many years to come. Troll is the story of achieving the impossible. The oil proven in connection with the largest ga
DeepOcean gets Leopard ROV for MV Deep Helder
DeepOcean has opted for the new concept Leopard ROV from Saab Seaeye. Seen as the most powerful ROV of its size in the world, its combination of 11 thrusters, unrivalled payload, and a host of advanced technology features won over DeepOcean, which itself is an innovator in providing subsea services.
DNV GL introduces hybrid power concept for offshore units
DNV GL is proposing a new hybrid power concept for offshore units using batteries in combination with traditional power generation equipment. The concept has already delivered multiple advantages in the maritime and automotive industries, but has not yet been applied in the O&G industry. “We are inv
PSA inspects Statoil’s Norne FPSO for emergency preparedness
From 31 March to 2 April 2014, the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway carried out an audit of Statoil and emergency preparedness management of the Norne FPSO. Objective The objective of the activity was to gain an overview of processes and systems that contribute to ensuring comprehensive emergency p
Ecosse Subsea appoints Technical Director. To boost further growth
Subsea engineering specialist, Ecosse Subsea Systems, has appointed Michael Cowie as its first technical director, as it gears up for further growth. A soil mechanics expert, Michael Cowie, was previously general manager with Helix Canyon Offshore in charge of seabed drilling and has held senior geo
EMGS reports best quarterly revenues so far
Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA has reported revenues of $61.3 million in the first quarter 2014, up from $44.6 million in the previous quarter and from $31.7 million in the first quarter last year. Contract sales totaled USD 46.4 million, while multi-client sales were at USD 14.9 million this quart
Emerson deploys downhole wireless sensor system on Statoil’s Skuld field
Emerson Process Management has announced the successful first deployment of its Roxar Downhole Wireless PT Sensor System. The new instrument has been deployed as part of the completion on Statoil’s Skuld field in the Norwegian North Sea, where it is measuring online and in real-time pressure and tem
PSA audits Statoil’s Troll B for barrier management
From 18 to 24 March 2014, the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway carried out an audit of integrity management of flexible risers and associated safety equipment and barrier management at Troll B. Objective The objective of the audit was to verify that integrity and barrier management for flexible ris
Read DNV GL’s report ‘Subsea – Technology Developments, Incidents and Future Trends’
DNV GL has issued the report ‘Subsea – Technology Developments, Incidents and Future Trends’ on behalf of the Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority. “The ongoing increase in technology enhancement and the number of worldwide subsea field developments will demand greater focus on a number of issues. T