Operations & Maintenance
Offshore Wind Lifts Siemens Wind Power
Siemens reported triple-digit jumps in orders and profit at its Wind Power and Renewables division in the third quarter of the Fiscal Year 2016, mostly due to two large orders received for offshore wind farm projects in the UK and Germany. Orders at the Wind Power and Renewables division soared by 2
Offshore Wind Lifts Siemens Wind Power
Siemens reported triple-digit jumps in orders and profit at its Wind Power and Renewables division in the third quarter of the Fiscal Year 2016, mostly due to two large orders received for offshore wind farm projects in the UK and Germany. Orders at the Wind Power and Renewables division soared by 2
InterMoor do Brasil Aids OSX-1 FPSO Decommissioning
InterMoor do Brasil, an Acteon company, has completed its involvement in the decommissioning operations of the OSX-1 floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit. InterMoor do Brasil was responsible for the disconnection of the submerged turret production system (STP) to allow the vessel t
Windea Fleet Expands at Upgraded Port Knock
AG EMS and its subsidiary EMS Maritime Offshore GmbH (EMO) had three reasons to celebrate last Saturday as they inaugurated their upgraded Landemole Knock in Emden, the SWATH Windea FIVE received a new name, and the new offshore catamaran, Windea FOUR, was christened. “We have not only renovated the
TGS Books Lower Quarterly Profit, Improves Sequentially
Geophysical contractor TGS has posted second-quarter 2016 net profit of $16.8 million, compared to net profit of $24.5 million in the same period in 2015. This comes down to quarterly earnings per share (fully diluted) of $0.17, down from $0.24 in Q2 2015. For the first six months ended June 30, 201
TGS, Schlumberger Start Revolution XII and XIII Surveys in Gulf of Mexico
TGS and Schlumberger have started the dual coil shooting multivessel full-azimuth acquisition Revolution XII and XIII surveys in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The surveys will cover approximately 7,150 km2 (306 blocks) in the Green Canyon, Atwater Valley and Ewing Bank protraction areas of the Central Gu
EnBW to Become Wind Farm Service All-Rounder with CWS Buy
Karlsruhe-headquartered energy company EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG has reached an agreement to acquire the Denmark-based wind turbine service and maintenance provider, Connected Wind Services A/S (CWS). EnBW expects to reach new customers in the Nordics and Germany through the acquisition of C
MRC to launch marine renewables supply chain database
Marine Renewables Canada (MRC) plans to release an online supply chain database this fall in an effort to strengthen the links between marine renewable energy industry.
Drones Return to Alexandra Dock (VIDEO)
Associated British Ports (ABP) has shared the latest drone footage of the enabling works being carried out at Alexandra Dock in Hull as ABP prepares the site for Siemens’ offshore wind turbine manufacturing, assembly, installation and service facility. The enabling works undertaken by ABP and their
Drones Return to Alexandra Dock (VIDEO)
Associated British Ports (ABP) has shared the latest drone footage of the enabling works being carried out at Alexandra Dock in Hull as ABP prepares the site for Siemens’ offshore wind turbine manufacturing, assembly, installation and service facility. The enabling works undertaken by ABP and their
Subsea in July
Subsea World News has gathered all the highlights to bring you a summarized version of the most popular articles from the previous month. Industry majors made the news again last month with new contract awards, including Saipem’s field development project for the Zohr gas field, located off the Egyp
OGA Awards UKCS Surface and Subsurface Study Contracts
The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has awarded four contracts with a combined value of more than £6 million over three years for surface and subsurface studies to improve understanding and maximise value by integrating exploration, development, production, late-life planning and decommissioning in the
Rhenus Offshore Logistics Moves Closer to UK Offshore Wind Action
Rhenus Offshore Logistics, a Germany-headquartered offshore logistics company and part of Rhenus Group has set up its first UK office at Lowestoft to be closer to the UK’s thriving offshore wind industry. The company is among the latest tenants of the OrbisEnergy innovation and incubation centre. Th
Bourbon Revenues Drop
Bourbon has posted lower adjusted revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 as low oil price environment keeps dragging utilization and daily rates down. The French vessel owner and offshore services provider generated a total of €284.7 million in second-quarter adjusted revenues, down some 24% f