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Damen Shiprepair Oranjewerf Waves Goodbye to VOS Start
VOS Start has left Damen Shiprepair Oranjewerf and is set to commence its first project next month, providing logistics support, accommodation and walk-to-work (W2W) capability for MHI Vestas at the Walney Extension offshore wind farm.
USCG issues guidance for Simops during LNG bunkering
The United States Coast Guard, through its Office of Operating and Environmental Standards, issued guidance for evaluating simultaneous operations (Simops) during LNG fuel transfer.
Sharjah Moon Sailors Latest of Over 50 Indian Sailors to Return Home from UAE
The stranded Indian crew members of MV Sharjah Moon have finally returned home, India’s Consulate General in Dubai informed. ” With our persistent efforts, 5 Indian sailors of Sharjah Moon stuck for many months returning home tonight. We had intervened earlier to send back captain of the ship Jaipra
Saipem sinks to 1H loss. Cuts full-year revenue guidance
Italian oilfield services giant Saipem posted a net loss of 110 million euros for the first half of 2017, a drop compared to a net profit of 53 million euros in the same period a year ago. Revenues fell to €4,59 billion, down from €5,27 billion a year ago. According to Saipem, its revenues in the [&
Anadarko’s second quarter loss narrows
Woodlands-based Anadarko, the developer of the giant Mozambique LNG project, narrowed its loss in the second quarter 2017 in comparison to the corresponding period in 2016.
8.2 Consulting Inks Another Offshore Wind Deal with Vattenfall
8.2 Consulting AG, with its Dutch partner OrangeWind, was awarded a four-year framework contract by Vattenfall with reference to wind turbine project engineering and interface management tasks for offshore wind farms in Europe.
Cosco delivers another platform supplier to Vroon
Chinese shipbuilder Cosco has delivered a newbuild platform supply vessel to Dutch shipping company Vroon. The Chinese company said on Tuesday that the documents for the delivery of the platform supply vessel VOS Patience were signed on July 18. VOS Patience, a PX121-type platform supply vessel, is
Nova Scotia calls for bids on three offshore parcels
The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board (CNSOPB), an offshore regulator, has issued its Call for Bids NS17-1 for exploration licenses consisting of three offshore parcels. The CNSOPB said on Monday that the bids must be received by December 14, 2017, before 4:00 p.m. Atlantic Time. The parce
UK: OGA launches 30th Offshore Licensing Round
The UK Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has launched the 30th Offshore Licensing Round with 813 blocks or part blocks on offer in mature areas of the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) totalling an area of 114,426 km2 (28,275,280 acres). Blocks are on offer in the Southern, Central and Northern North Sea, the W
Rolande to make a push for Bio-LNG
The Dutch company, Rolande LNG intends on scaling up its Bio-LNG production, transitioning from liquefied natural gas (LNG) as fuel for road transport.
NextDecade, Harmony complete merger
US LNG export player, NextDecade completed the business combination with Harmony Merger Corp., forming NextDecade Corporation.
RigNet buys communications and IT services provider
RigNet, a global provider of communications solutions for the offshore oil and gas industry, has acquired substantially all of the assets of Data Technology Solutions (DTS). DTS is a private Louisiana-based company providing communications and IT services to the onshore, offshore, and maritime indus
APPEA: LNG export restrictions could be counterproductive
The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) said the restriction of LNG exports in favour of domestic supply would not bring the intended results.
Woodmac podcast: What to expect from 2Q results season?
Oil majors, such as Exxon and Shell, among others, are set to reveal their second quarter financial and operational reports this week, with BP expected next week. Wood Mackenzie, an energy intelligence group, has posted a podcast taking a look into what to expect when it comes to the 2Q results seas