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TE SubCom Launches Enhanced Cable Line Monitoring System
TE SubCom, a TE Connectivity company, has introduced enhanced line monitoring system (eLMS), its new customizable solution capable of providing continuous tracking of fault conditions and cable performance. The enhancements to the overall line monitoring user experience will enable cable operators t
GICON and Glosten Float Tension Leg Platform Partnership
Germany’s GICON and the U.S.-based Glosten are forming a strategic business relationship to develop a Tension Leg Platform (TLP) offshore wind foundation.
Seatools Presents DipMate Backhoe Dredging Monitoring Systems
Seatools, a Dutch subsea technology company, has introduced the fourth-generation DipMate® backhoe dredging monitoring and control systems. The upgrade encompasses two models: the Essential and Pro. The Essential is a cost-competitive visualization system that contains all essentials for efficient b
Lundin spuds Alta appraisal
Lundin Norway has started drilling an appraisal well on the Alta discovery in the Barents Sea offshore Norway. The well 7220/11-4 (Alta-4) is in license PL609, on the Loppa High in the southern Barents Sea, where Lundin is the operator with a 40 percent working interest. The Alta-4 well is located a
DFDS’ Freight Volumes Up in North Sea
Despite reduced passenger volumes due to late Easter, Danish-based shipping and logistics company DFDS reported strong performance in the North Sea in the first quarter of 2017, where freight volumes were up by 10% compared to 2016. The growth was highest on the Netherlands-UK and Sweden-Belgium cor
BP starts gas production from West Nile Delta
UK-based energy giant and LNG player BP started gas production from the first two fields, Taurus and Libra, of the West Nile Delta development in Egypt.
USACE Closes West Newton Chute Boat Landing
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is closing the West Newton Chute Boat Landing on the Mississippi River near Kellogg, Minnesota, on or around May 20. USACE’s contractor, Dubuque Barge and Fleeting Service, from Dubuque, Iowa, has mobilized to the site, and the boat landing is bei
Sale of Engie E&P unit to Neptune imminent – source
PARIS (Reuters) – Engie is in advanced talks with Neptune Oil & Gas about the sale of its oil and gas exploration and production unit and a deal is imminent, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters on Thursday. Confirming a report in French financial daily Les Echos published late on Wedne
Offshore Wind Innovation Hub Website Goes Live
The Offshore Wind Innovation Hub (OWIH) has launched its new website which includes an evidence-based identification of UK offshore wind innovation priorities, supply chain growth opportunities and a view of the funding landscape.
Offshore Wind Innovation Hub Website Goes Live
The Offshore Wind Innovation Hub (OWIH) has launched its new website which includes an evidence-based identification of UK offshore wind innovation priorities, supply chain growth opportunities and a view of the funding landscape.
Spotted: 1st Visit of Ocean Alliance’s ULCV to La Spezia
La Spezia Container Terminal (LSCT) in Italy welcomed during the weekend Tampa Triumph, an ultra large container vessel (ULCV) operated by Taiwanese carrier Evergreen Line. Owned by Japanese shipping company Shoei Kisen, Tampa Triumph arrived at the Fornelli West berth at LSCT on May 5. The visit of
Anadarko names exec VP for international & deepwater ops
U.S. oil and gas company Anadarko has made several changes to the company’s leadership. Anadarko said on Wednesday that Daniel E. Brown was named the new executive vice president of international and deepwater operations while Darrell E. Hollek, the former executive vice president of operations, wou
Penspen Adds New Members to Its Centre for Engineering Excellence
Penspen has made two new appointments at its Centre for Engineering Excellence (CEE), which has been in operation since January. Tom Agbabi will join in the area of field development and Peter Falconer will provide asset integrity expertise to the centre. Dr Tom Agbabi joined Penspen six years ago a
BP starts gas production from Taurus, Libra fields in Egypt
British oil and gas company BP has started gas production from the first two fields, Taurus and Libra, of the West Nile Delta development in Egypt. The company on Wednesday said the project was delivered eight months ahead of start-up schedule and under budget. First gas was exported to Egypt’s nati