Project & Tenders
GALLERY: Shell brings online world’s deepest offshore oil and gas project
Oil giant Shell has started production from the Stones development in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Stones is expected to produce around 50,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d) when fully ramped up at the end of 2017. According to Shell’s statement on Tuesday, the host facility for the world’s d
Medmerry Scheme Presented at IUCN Congress in Hawaii
The Environment Agency’s innovative flood defense scheme in Medmerry is being showcased at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Hawaii. As well as being presented as a case study for nature-based solutions, the multi-award winning scheme has also been selected to form part of the International Un
Engie, Mitsubishi, NYK Line launch joint LNG bunkering company
France’s Engie and its Japanese partners Mitsubishi Corporation and NYK Line have launched Gas4Sea, a new brand for joint marketing of LNG as a marine fuel.
Dragados as Preferred Bidder for Aberdeen Harbor Expansion
The tender process supporting the Aberdeen Harbor’s Expansion Project has taken a significant step forward with the selection of Dragados as its preferred bidder for the main construction contract. Following a lengthy selection process, which involved an initial five potential tenderers being reduce
Ashtead Technology Inks Deal with Van Oord
Aberdeen-headquartered Ashtead Technology has secured a deal with Van Oord to provide video processing systems for worldwide offshore construction operations. The agreement will see Ashtead supply five SubC Imaging DVRO systems to the Dutch-based company, allowing them to record multiple 3D, HD and
Transnet CEO Comments on Recent Dredging Simulator Launch
The last week’s launch of the Africa’s First Dredging Simulator at the Transnet Maritime School of Excellence (MSOE) provided an excellent opportunity for Mr Richard Vallihu, Chief Executive of Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), to speak about the topic. The inauguration of the Royal IHC dred
Ardmore Craig to Design Carousel for Ecosse Subsea
Ardmore Craig has secured a contract for the design of a carousel and associated spooling spread destined for cable storage activities. The order has been placed by Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS). Ardmore Craig director, Andy Stevenson, said: “The team had been successful in winning this latest award w
Fairlight Coastal Erosion Scheme Underway
Working on behalf of Rother District Council, Fairlight Parish Council and the Environment Agency, Mackley recently started work on a scheme to provide protection from coastal erosion to the village of Fairlight in East Sussex. The latest scheme, for which Mackley is principal contractor, comprises
Boskalis-Middle East Wins NPP Dredging Deal
Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd and Boskalis-Middle East recently won a multi-million dredging contract for the New Port Project (NPP) project in Doha, Qatar. The contract, awarded by the NPP steering committee in August, includes quay walls, channel dredging works, and construction of 4
Rosneft, PTT form LNG ties
Rosneft of Russia on Friday signed an agreement with PTT of Thailand that includes cooperation in the field of LNG supplies.
New Subsea Company Secures Its First Contract
A new subsea company has officially launched on Monday with the announcement of its first UK contract. An independent company focused on underwater integrity, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), surveying and subsea services for both oil and gas, and renewables, Rovco has secured a contract with UK M
VIDEO: New York & New Jersey Harbor Deepening Project
Last Thursday, September 1, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey celebrated the completion of NY/NJ Main Navigation Channel Deepening Program. Following the celebration, the Corps New York District released a video on the $2.1 billion New York & New Jersey
Qatargas, Centrica ink new LNG supply deal
Qatargas, the world’s largest LNG producer on Monday said it has signed a deal to supply the chilled fuel to UK’s Centrica. Under the new five-year deal, Qatargas will supply up to 2 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas per annum to Centrica until 2023, the company said in its statement. The new
Mubadala starts drilling Manora appraisal well
Oil and gas company Mubadala Petroleum has started drilling an appraisal well at the Manora Oil Development located in the Northern Gulf of Thailand. Mubadala is the operator of the G1/48 concession, where the development is located, with 60% interest while its partners Tap Oil and Northern Gulf Pet