A report by KIC InnoEnergy and BVG Associates has identified fifty offshore wind innovations which have the potential to make a substantial reduction in the levelised cost of energy (LCOE) through changes to design, hardware, software or process. The report, ‘Future renewable energy costs: offshore
Eco Wave Power (EWP), an Israeli wave energy developer, has started the testing of its new floater technology in the Jaffa Port, off Israel.
BSE-listed Seamec has entered into a agreement with Sanat Gostar Kish Co for charter hire of the diving support vessel Seamec Princess. The vessel will be engaged in Persian Gulf for a period of 50 days with option for extension. According to India-based provider of diver support vessel-based diving
Mermaid Maritime’s subsidiary, Seascape, has been awarded two additional subsea contracts in South East Asia with a total estimated potential value of USD 5.1 million. The first package of work involves the DP2 dive support vessel “Mermaid Nusantara” together with heavy duty work-class ROVs for a 30
JFD has signed a new agreement with Fugro to provide training courses delivered by the National Hyperbaric Centre (NHC), part of JFD, at the Fugro Academy Training Centre in Abu Dhabi. The agreement with Fugro will see JFD approved local and UK trainers delivering courses including: Client Represent
Topaz Energy and Marine has renewed its contract with ABB for the specialized cable laying vessel Topaz Installer. Under the terms of the contract, the Topaz Installer will provide ABB with cable-laying services in support of wind farms in the North Sea for a period of one year plus options of at le
Aqualis Offshore, a specialised marine and offshore engineering consultancy and part of Oslo-listed Aqualis ASA, has appointed Ben Lazenby as director of the company’s Middle East operation. Ben Lazenby succeeds Reuben Segal, who will now concentrate fully on his role as chief operating officer of A
Studies have begun by Iran and Oman on the deep-water route of a pipeline that is supposed to transfer Iranian natural gas to Sultanate of Oman, according to managing director of National Iranian Gas Exports Company (NIGEC), Alireza Kameli. Namely, as reported by Iran’s SHANA news agency, Kameli sai
Daya Maxflo, the oilfield service subsidiary of Daya Materials specialised in drilling, well intervention and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) has been awarded a contract by Schlumberger in the Middle East. Namely, a three-year contract, should see Daya Maxflo deliver specialized well services for Schlum
The global wind Operations and Maintenance (O&M) is estimated to increase from USD 10 billion in 2015 to USD 17 billion by 2020, at a compound annual growth rate of 11.2%, according to research and consulting firm GlobalData. The company’s latest viewpoint states that technological developments have
The owners of Shahar Energy, an Israel-based renewable energy company, have established Yam Pro Energy to drive forward the technology and wave energy projects recently acquired from the wave energy developer WERPO.
China Oilfield Services Limited (COSL) has completed its first 3D seismic acquisition in the Far East. COSL conducted the operation in a complex fishery and foggy weather environment, managing to conclude the shoot safely thanks to the protection measures for the equipment implemented ahead of opera
Magseis, together with its partner BGP Arabia, has started seismic acquisition on Saudi Aramco’s S78 project in the Red Sea. BGP won the bidding on Saudi Aramcos S78 project in January. The S78 represents Saudi Aramco’s first 3D survey project in the Red Sea region. The survey will be recorded with
McDermott and Nakilat-Keppel Offshore Marine (N-KOM), have signed a memorandum of understanding for an exclusive cooperation agreement to pursue offshore engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) projects within Qatari waters. Under the five-year agreement, McDermott and N-KOM,
