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Statoil selects Petrofac for UKCS training services
UK’s Petrofac Training Services has been awarded contract for training and emergency response services with Statoil to support the Norwegian oil company’s operations on the UK Continental Shelf. In the new five-year training partnership, Petrofac Training Services is appointed as Statoil’s preferred
Last Foundation In Place at Nobelwind
On 22 September, Jan De Nul installed the last foundation at the Nobelwind wind farm, developed by Parkwind. All 51 foundations have been fitted with the associated transition pieces for the installation of the MHI Vestas V112-3.3MW turbines. The offshore high voltage substation (OHVS) for Belgian N
Last Foundation In Place at Nobelwind
On 22 September, Jan De Nul installed the last foundation at the Nobelwind wind farm, developed by Parkwind. All 51 foundations have been fitted with the associated transition pieces for the installation of the MHI Vestas V112-3.3MW turbines. The offshore high voltage substation (OHVS) for Belgian N
It’s official. Maersk confirms 2-way split option
Following earlier reports that the Danish conglomerate Maersk was considering splitting the company into two divisions, or into several smaller businesses as part of its strategic review, the split option has now been confirmed by the company. Maersk has confirmed it is working to split the company
Gasconsult files patent application for new liquefaction scheme
The UK-based LNG liquefaction technology licensor, Gasconsult filed a patent application for a variant of its liquefaction technology that eliminates CO2 removal unit as part of the feed gas pre-treatment train.
Eni boosts Baltim South West potential to 1 Tcf
Eni of Italy on Thursday upgraded the field potential of Baltim South West to 1 trillion cubic feet of gas in place, following the results of the appraisal well Baltim South West 2X.
Two Oil Tankers Collide Off Belgium
Two oil tankers suffered little damage after they collided in the morning hours of September 21, according to Belgian Maritime Rescue and Coordination Centre (MRCC). The vessels in question are the 50,215 dwt Ridgebury Katherine Z and the 73,334 dwt Maistros, both built in 2009. The cause of the inc
Documentary: Oil and gas companies are facing major technological disruption
The Economist Films, part of the renowned magazine The Economist, has produced a documentary investigating how new technologies and renewables are disrupting the fossil fuel industry, and what the oil industry is doing in response. With permission from The Economist, Offshore Energy Today is sharing
Technip to slash 130 UK jobs
French oilfield services company Technip is set to cut around 130 jobs at its UK Subsea Delivery business in Aberdeen. Following reports that the French company is proposing to cut jobs at its UK business, Offshore Energy Today has reached out to the oilfield services firm seeking confirmation as we
Oil jumps after surprise drop in U.S. crude inventories
By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices jumped 2 percent on Wednesday after a surprisingly large drop in U.S. crude inventories and as an oil services workers strike in Norway threatened to cut North Sea output. Brent crude futures <LCOc1> were up 91 cents at $46.79 per barrel by 1113 GMT, wh
Horns Rev 3 Mine Goes Out With a Bang (Videos)
Vattenfall has shared two videos of a WW2 mine with a 700kg explosive charge being unearthed from the seabed where Denmark’s 400MW Horns Rev 3 offshore wind farm will be constructed, and subsequently detonated. The mine had been identified during a geophysical survey of the specific area, which was
Report: Engie keeping LNG business, sheds oil, coal
Contrary to recent reports, Engie of France is not planning to sell its liquefied natural gas business, but it is looking to stop its coal and oil production activities.
Interest in Norwegian offshore acreage dips as 33 oil firms apply
Thirty-three oil companies have applied for exploration acreage offshore Norway as part of this year’s licensing round, the APA 2016, comprising the predefined areas with blocks in the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea, and the Barents Sea. This year’s oil and gas exploration licensing round, expanded by
Semco Maritime to Build, Install Seajacks Scylla’s Sea Fastening Kit
Semco Maritime has won a contract to fabricate and install a sea fastening system on Seajacks Scylla, the world’s largest wind turbine installation vessel. Semco Maritime is to construct a special module, which will render it possible to adapt Seajacks Scylla’s freight deck to accommodate different