Schlumberger has introduced the TerraSphere high-definition dual-imaging-while-drilling service. The new service provides the industry’s first application of a logging-while-drilling dual-physics imager for oil-based mud for drilling oil and gas wells. It incorporates electromagnetic (EM) and ultras
Fugro has been awarded a multi-annual geotechnical site investigation contract from the Germany’s Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (Das Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH)) in the German North Sea and Baltic Sea. The programme will be completed in three phases over the next 3
Royal Niestern Sander has held a keel laying ceremony for Geo Plus’ hydrographic survey vessel ‘Geo Ranger’ on Monday. Geo Plus’ managing director Patrick Defilet asked founding father and former owner Jan Loots to place the coin and execute the centuries old maritime custom, the company wrote on it
The COBRAcable interconnector between the Netherlands and Denmark will be available for the electricity market as of September 7. The subsea high-voltage direct current cable of approximately 325 kilometres has a capacity of 700 megawatts (MW). The COBRAcable is an initiative of the Dutch high-volta
Marine Energy Wales is hosting a second round of public exhibitions to provide an update on progress of the Marine Energy Test Area (META) project developed in and around the Milford Haven Waterway. Sites for testing wave and tidal devices, along with other marine energy equipment, are proposed near
Maersk Decom, together with Maersk Supply Service, is project managing the removal, recycling and waste management of subsea infrastructure for Perenco’s Thames field in the UK North Sea. The project includes the cut and recovery of wellheads and wellhead protection structures, as well as end-to-end
JFD said it has delivered the world’s first saturation diving products rated to a depth of 500 meters. The products have been developed as part of a saturation diving system for what JDF says is a leading offshore service provider. According to the company, the new products, which include environmen
Equinor has received consent from the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate for start-up of the Johan Sverdrup field in the North Sea. The field is expected to produce oil for the next 40 years. Equinor plans the start-up sometime this autumn for the first phase of the field development. Construction phas
International Public Partnerships Limited (INPP) has informed that Transmission Capital Partners, the consortium comprising INPP, Amber Infrastructure and Transmission Investment, has been appointed as preferred bidder for the long-term license and operation of a further offshore transmission projec
Marine Power Systems (MPS) said it has concluded a programme of sea testing for its prototype wave energy generator, WaveSub. Taking place in Cornwall at the marine test site FaBTest over the last 12 months, MPS said that the test results have proven the functionality of the 1:4 scale device across
Subsea 7 has secured a contract from Total for the development of the Lapa North East field offshore Brasil. The field is located approximately 300 kilometres off the coast of the State of São Paulo, at 2,150 metres water depth in the pre-salt Santos Basin. The work scope includes the transport, ins
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Boskalis Subsea Services is creating new opportunities for the supply chain by inviting companies to come forward with fresh, innovative ideas and new technology. Aberdeen-based firm, which secured a series of inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) projects in the North Sea, said it is also turnin
Olympic Subsea has reported profit of NOK 8.4 million (close to $1 million) for the quarter ended June 30, 2019, versus net loss of NOK 3 million ($330K) same time last year. The Oslo-listed company generated operating income of NOK 183 million for the second quarter of 2019, compared to NOK 178 mil
