Alpine Ocean Seismic Survey, the U.S. subsidiary of UK-based Gardline Group, has bolstered its marine data collection offerings with the addition of geotechnical services. Working in conjunction with Gardline Geosciences, a leading global provider of geotechnical services, Alpine is adding a signifi
The Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office in Munich has found that EMGS’s patent for the use of CSEM for the direct detection of hydrocarbons in submarine reservoirs is valid. The patent (EP 1256019) was the subject of an Opposition in the European Patent Office, but has successfully overcom
Polarcus Limited announces that the Company has been contracted by an undisclosed client for a 3D seismic acquisition project offshore North West Africa. The project will commence mid-December and is expected to run for approximately 25 days. Polarcus is a pure play marine geophysical company with a
L&N have made significant investment in equipment and personnel to launch new Inspection Services. In addition to the details already shown on their website, the following inspection services are now available in-house or onsite: * Borescope Inspection (GE XL3G VideoProbe) * Positive Material Inspec
Cove Energy pic, the AIM quoted upstream oil and gas company, announces an update on activities in their 8.5 per cent participating interest in the Mozambique Offshore Area 1 block (“Rovuma Area 1”). Cove reports that the latest appraisal well, Lagosta 2 (7.4km north of Lagosta 1), has spudded on 11
Statoil has awarded Kongsberg Oil & Gas Technologies a contract worth NOK 150 million over three years to develop the world’s first integrated environmental monitoring system (EM) for oil and gas activities. Statoil currently employs several environmental monitoring methods at its installations, mai
Yesterday marked a major watershed for international connectivity between Ireland and the UK as Sea Fibre Networks (SFN), owner and operator of Europe’s most advanced sub-sea telecoms network CeltixConnect launched the first major European sub-sea cable for eleven years. The 450 foot Cable Innovator
From 13 December, 6 am CET to 15 December, 6 pm CET, the gas flow through the Nord Stream Pipeline will be temporarily suspended due to planned maintenance works at Gazprom’s connecting pipeline. During the shutdown time, Nord Stream will also carry out maintenance activities at the installations on
Subsea 7, a global leader in seabed-to-surface engineering construction, and services, today announces the award of two engineering and installation contracts from Shell for the Cardamom and West Boreas Projects in the Gulf of Mexico. Subsea 7’s scope of work on West Boreas is the installation of a
Kenya is mapping seven deep sea oil blocks as it steps up the hunt for the black gold, an energy official has said… (ce) [mappress] Source: ce, December 12, 2011
Leighton Offshore officially launched its new engineering business in Malaysia. DPS Leighton Engineering Sdn Bhd (LE), a fully owned subsidiary of Leighton Offshore, provides engineering and PMC solutions for Leighton’s international EPCIC and LOFS business. Leighton’s detailed engineering and PMC a
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Powercorp. Powercorp’s portfolio includes automation and control technologies to manage the integration of renewable energy into isolated grids and keep generation in balance with consumption.
FoundOcean hit a milestone in its 45 year history in November, with a record number of personnel mobilised on offshore projects. “This is a very exciting and busy time for FoundOcean. The success of the company relies on the dedication and skill of our offshore personnel who provide our clients with
MEO Australia Limited advises that it’s wholly owned subsidiary Seruway Offshore Exploration Limited (“SOEL”) as operator for the Seruway PSC, has commenced the acquisition of the 705 km2 3D seismic data over the Ibu Horst area. SOEL holds a 100% interest in the PSC. The PGS seismic vessel MA/ Pacif
