Fossil Energy
ABB to Power New PGS’ Ramform Vessels
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, recently won a $26 million order to supply electrical power and propulsion systems for two next generation ‘Ramform’ vessels, capable of three-dimensional (3D) seismic data acquisition for deep sea resource exploration. The ships will be constr
Scana to Supply Mooring Winches for Dana’s Western Isles Project in UK
Scana Industrier ASA has through its subsidiary Scana Offshore Vestby, entered into an agreement with UK-based Dana Petroleum for delivery of mooring winches for their new floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) which will be used in the company’s Western Isles Development Project.
DNV to Research Pipelines Safety under Deepwater Pressure
DNV, a global provider of knowledge for managing risk, has recognized the need to capture more knowledge on how pipelines can safely withstand the pressures of 3000 meters depth, without prohibitive cost, bearing in mind that 65% of the world’s offshore pipelines are designed and installed to DNV’s
Maritime Lawyer Praises Shell’s Decision to Halt Arctic Drilling
Royal Dutch Shell announced Feb. 27 that it would suspend offshore drilling operations north of Alaska for the remainder of 2013 due to several accidents in this remote area last year, according to an article published in the New York Times on Feb. 27. Louisiana offshore injury lawyer William Gee II
Dolphin Geophysical Continues UK Quads 3D Survey
Dolphin Geophysical’s high-end 3D seismic vessel the Polar Duke will shortly commence acquisition of their remaining UK Quads 29 & 30 SHarp BroadBand High-Resolution 3D Multi-Client survey. It is estimated that it will take approximately 5 months to complete the current planned survey coverage which
Westcon, Archer Enter Rig Alliance
Rig owners and oil companies will have one point of contact for the coming large modification and upgrade project through AWA – a so far unknown rig alliance on the Norwegian Continental Shelf within drilling operations between Westcon and Archer. The well established companies Westcon Group and Arc
Technip Acquires Ingenium AS (Norway)
Technip announces the acquisition of Ingenium AS, a highly-experienced offshore engineering and services contractor located in Oslo, Norway. Ingenium AS designs and develops mechanical and electro-hydraulic tools and equipment, for the offshore oil and gas industry, and provides engineering services
Cameron Bags $600 Mln Subsea Trees Order from Petrobras
Cameron has received an order from Petrobras totaling approximately $600 million for the supply of 47 subsea trees and associated equipment. The deliveries for the equipment, destined for Pre-Salt and Post-Salt areas offshore Brazil, will commence in 2014. Cameron Chairman, President and Chief Execu
PSV Blue Thunder Enters Contract with Statoil
The PSV ‘Blue Thunder’, which is scheduled for delivery from ULSTEIN in Q2, has entered into a 4 month contract with Statoil, with a 4 month option. Atlantic Offshore has management of the vessel. Yno 296 is the fourth PX121 designed vessel to be delivered from ULSTEIN. ULSTEIN is a Norway-based pro
Petrobras Awards Subsea 7 with Flexible Lines Installation Contract (Brazil)
Subsea 7 S.A. today announced the award of three contracts with a combined value in excess of US$300 million from Brazil’s state-run oil company Petrobras. The scope of work comprises the installation of flexible lines by the Seven Seas, under two lump sum contracts and one day rate contract. The lu
Aker Solutions Builds Subsea Equipment for Quad 204 Project (UK)
Aker Solutions, the international oil services provider, has secured a NOK 650 million (GBP 70 million) contract with BP to help redevelop one of the largest oil fields in the UK sector. The Aberdeen operation of Aker Solutions will manufacture and supply all subsea controls equipment for the Quad 2
DNV, Statoil Learning Together About Arctic Challenges
DNV and Statoil are today launching a competence programme that aims to enhance the two organisations’ knowledge about particular Arctic challenges. “Due to Arctic-specific risks such as remoteness, darkness, ice and low temperatures, it is utterly important to take a stepwise approach in which we l
Coastline Offshore Ltd. Launched (UK)
As part of their continued growth UK’s Coastline Surveys Ltd today announced the launch of Coastline Offshore Ltd, a new division of the company specifically developed to meet the growing demands for specialist offshore geotechnical and geophysical services beyond their established coastal markets.
Chevron Heads Pleased with Company’s Progress and Outlook
Chevron Corporation, executives said today at the company’s annual security analyst meeting in New York that the company is continuing to deliver industry-leading operational and financial results and progressing key development projects. “We had another outstanding year in 2012. We continue to lead