Douglas-Westwood (DW) forecast the market for the operation of work-class ROVs through to 2017 in this sixth edition of the World ROV Operations Market Forecast. Results forecast total ROV operations expenditure of $9.7 billion, an increase of nearly 80% over the previous five-year period. Drilling
Kentz Corporation announced the award of a Manpower Services contract for the Qatargas Laffan Refinery Phase 2 Project (LR2) in Qatar. Through the operating entity of Qatar Kentz W.L.L, this contract continues Kentz’s existing working relationship with Qatargas, in supporting the management of this
Baker Hughes Incorporated announced today that the international rig count for September 2013 was 1,284, up 17 from the 1,267 counted in August 2013, and up 30 from the 1,254 counted in September 2012. The international offshore rig count for September 2013 was 313, up 4 from the 309 counted in Augu
The shortlist of six finalists for OPITO’s annual global oil and gas workforce safety awards has been announced. SBM, Stork Technical Services and Total ABK Academy are competing for the Employer of the year title while IFAP, MSTS/Falck Safety Services Malaysia and PT Samson Tiara have made the fina
Qatar Petroleum (QP) recently took part in the 33rd GCC Production and Maintenance Committee Meeting, which was held last September 30 in Abu Dhabi and involved representatives from national petroleum companies in the GCC. This year’s meeting focused on “Maintenance, Planning and Scheduling Device”
RasGas announced that the Barzan Gas Project’s four offshore platform topside modules, collectively weighing a total of 9,500 tonnes, have successfully and safely arrived in Qatar. The topsides, which include three wellhead platforms and an additional living quarters module, made their 20-day journe
Top News of The Week Sep 30 – Oct 5, 2013
Northern Offshore, Ltd. today announced that two of its subsidiaries have executed contracts for the construction of two LeTourneau Super 116E Class jackup drilling rigs, with a priced option for the construction of two additional rigs of the same design. The yard contract price is less than US$180
Noble Energy announced that the A-2 appraisal well drilled on the Block 12 discovery offshore the Republic of Cyprus has successfully encountered approximately 120 feet of net natural gas pay within the targeted Miocene-aged sand intervals. The Cyprus A-2 well, which is more than four miles northeas
UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Makyoum inaugurated the Dubai Water Canal which will connect the Business Bay with the Arabian Gulf passing through the heart of Dubai at a total cost of about AED 2 billion. The inauguration ceremony wa
Damen Shipyards Sharjah and Miclyn Express Offshore have signed a vessel repair frame agreement. The deal was signed Monday, September 30, the first day of Seatrade Workboats & Offshore exhibition in Abu Dhabi. The new deal that will see Miclyn Express Offshore vessels dry-docked and repaired by Dam
An estimated 90% of the world’s goods and products are shipped at some point in their lifecycle. The maritime shipping industry is enormous and is a linchpin of many other industries employing millions of people and enabling other businesses to thrive in the globally interdependent economy. Companie
Natural gas storage plays a prominent role in security of country energy needs, managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) Hamidreza Araqi said. Addressing the International Seminar of Working Committee 2 (WOC2) of the IGU, Araqi said the fast growing use of gas, as one of the impo
Topaz Energy and Marine, a global leading offshore support vessel owner with key operations in the Middle East and Caspian today announced the appointment of Pernille Fabricius as Chief Financial Officer. Mrs. Fabricius’ career spans 25 years and she joins Topaz from her position as CFO of DAMCO, a
