Fossil Energy
Apache Renews Blue Ship PSVs’ Contracts
The platform supply vessels ‘Blue Fighter’ and ‘Blue Prosper’ have entered into long-term contracts with Apache for work in the North Sea. Both vessels were delivered in 2012, and entered into one year contracts for Apache. The contracts have now been renewed for another year with the option for an
Bureau Veritas Introduces Pipeline Damage Assessment System
Tecnitas, the marine advisory arm of leading international classification and verification group Bureau Veritas, has launched a major new technology simulation system for pipeline damage assessment, in collaboration with Total. This new technology system, called EMPREINTE, allows pipeline operators
VIDEO: First Day Highlights of Offshore Energy 2013 Exhibition
The video shows the highlights from the first day of the Offshore Energy 2013 event held in Amsterdam on 15 October. Offshore Energy is the fastest growing gathering of offshore industry professionals. The two-day event includes an exhibition where an expected 500 supply chain companies will showcas
Minister Ewing to Speak at DecomWorld Conference (UK)
With exactly a year to go before the historic vote on Scottish independence, DecomWorld has announced that Scotland’s energy minister, Fergus Ewing, will deliver the keynote address at the 10th annual North Sea Decommissioning conference in December. He is expected to outline what the industry can e
Ampelmann Makes a Bang at Offshore Energy 2013
Ampelmann has literally made a bang at the Offshore Energy 2013 Exhibition & Conference. The Dutch specialist in offshore crew and cargo transfer systems attracted attention of many when a band of four, wearing uniforms and helmets with an Amplemann logo, followed by two clowns on stilts, marched in
KCI Makes Management Changes (The Netherlands)
For over 25 years, KCI Schiedam has been providing quality engineering services to a well-established base of international customers in various industries ranging from Oil & Gas, Shipping and Offshore Renewables. The last few years have shown a steady and healthy growth of the company’s activities
Offshore Energy 2013 Launched
Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2013 has officially began this morning at 09.30 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Taking place for the sixth time, Offshore Energy continues with the steady growth with over 500 offshore companies showcasing their products. During the opening ceremony the key-not
Lundin Petroleum Drills Duster in Norwegian Sea
Lundin Petroleum AB, through its wholly owned subsidiary Lundin Norway AS, announces the completion of wildcat well 6608/2-1S. The well was drilled in PL330 about 60 km east-southeast of the Aasta Hansteen gas field in the Norwegian Sea. The exploration well 6608/2-1S, operated by RWE Dea Norge AS,
Paradigm Group Acquires GeoKey Limited (UK)
Paradigm Group BV, has acquired GeoKey Limited, based in Edzell, Angus, in a seven-figure multi-million pound deal. The acquisition is the group’s third since its inception in 2009. Paradigm Group BV has interests in a number of key segments including drilling, subsea and topside flow assurance, wel
MacGregor Wins AHC Offshore Cranes Order
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received an order for two MacGregor active heave-compensated (AHC) offshore cranes from a Turkish shipyard for a new subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) and construction vessel for a Norwegian owner. A 250-tonne and a 15-tonne MacGregor subsea crane will
Norway to Invest in O&G Industry Development
In the National Budget 2014, the Government is proposing continued investment in increased oil recovery and the development of the petroleum industry in northern Norway. Accordingly, the grants to Petoro and the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate will be increased by NOK 6 million and NOK 4 million, re
Kongsberg Maritime Launches New Training Application
Kongsberg Maritime Ltd has developed an innovative new app to support courses offered at its Westhill training centre, streamlining the booking process for delegates and allowing them to organise training on the go. The new app will enable trainees to book courses remotely on mobile devices, making
Workstrings International Opens New Office in Stavanger, Norway
Leading oil and gas industry rental equipment provider, Workstrings International Ltd, a Superior Energy Services company, celebrates the opening of its new facility in Stavanger, Norway. The facility, which will create opportunities for the employment of local staff and services, encompasses a suit
IMCA Publishes ROV Mobilisation Update (UK)
From award of a contract to the first in-water test of the remotely operated vehicle (ROV) there are a significant number of issues that need to be addressed by both the onshore and offshore ROV teams. Each mobilisation is unique and needs to be planned in a comprehensive and structured manner. To a