Project & Tenders
Israel’s University of Haifa Orders Saab Seaeye Leopard ROV
Israel’s University of Haifa has ordered a Saab Seaeye Leopard remotely operated vehicle (ROV). The University noted that the Leopard will be a key resource for a new deep-sea research centre which opened recently. The ROV will serve the entire marine research community in Israel through the nationa
Seamec Adds to HAL Offshore Charter Deal
Seamec, the provider of diver support vessel-based diving services, will be suplying a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and personnel in addition to its previously arranged charter with parent company HAL Offshore for the multipurpose diving support vessel Seamec II. The vessel charter followed the L
SCPA Expansion Program Shows Benefits
On the heels of larger vessel deployment and the opening of the expanded Panama Canal, South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) yesterday welcomed an 8,200 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) “K” Line vessel, the Hannover Bridge. “SCPA is already benefiting from the upsizing of vessels in response to the
OneSubsea Bags Woodside EPC Contract
OneSubsea, a Schlumberger company, has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract totaling approximately USD 300 million from Woodside Energy. OneSubsea will supply a subsea production system and a dual multiphase boosting system for the Greater Enfield project, offshor
ONGC Hires Fugro for Geotech Work Off India
Fugro has been awarded a geotechnical site investigation contract by ONGC India for the KG-DWN-98/2 project on the East Coast of India. The purpose of the work is to gather site specific geotechnical and geohazard data to aid in the design and later installation of wellheads, manifolds, platforms, F
Marathon produces first gas from Alba platform off Equatorial Guinea
Marathon Oil Corporation has achieved first gas production through its new Alba B3 offshore compression platform off Equatorial Guinea. Production from the B3 platform allows Marathon Oil to convert approximately 130 million barrels of oil equivalent of proved undeveloped reserves, more than doublin
Hudson River PCBs Superfund Site Review Continues
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just announced that the next meeting of the Hudson River PCBs Superfund Site Community Advisory Group (CAG) will be held Thursday, July 21st 2016, at the Saratoga Town Hall. The main aim of these meetings is to discuss the second five-year review fo
China LNG Group acquires stake in LNG storage company
China LNG Group informed it has recently agreed to invest RMB 45.9 million (approx. 6.9 million) in a company engaged in the development of LNG storage and transportation projects in China.
IOG gearing up to drill Skipper
Independent Oil and Gas (IOG) expects to start drilling the Skipper appraisal well, in the UK North Sea, on July 22, 2016 with Transocean’s 1974-built Sedco 704 semi-submersible rig. The rig is expected to come on contract on or around July 20, 2016. Skipper lies in Block 9/21a in licence P1609 in t
MAS to supply scaffolding and rope access services on Prelude FLNG
AusGroup, through its subsidiary MAS Australasia, has been hired by Technip for work the Shell-operated Prelude FLNG. Under the deal MAS will deliver scaffolding and provide rope access activities required for the hook-up and commissioning scope of work, supporting pre-investment activities in Austr
Oceaneering Lands Heerema Subsea Deal
Oceaneering has entered into a master service agreement with Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) through December 2020. During this time Oceaneering will provide up to ten remotely operated vehicle (ROV) systems with associated subsea tooling, engineering and technicians to support HMC’s global operati
Mermaid Scoops Asia – Middle East Subsea Projects
Mermaid Maritime’s business unit, Mermaid Subsea Services (Thailand), has been awarded a contract to provide technical support service personnel to an undisclosed offshore oil and gas EPIC company. According to the company, the contract, which has already started, is for the duration of one year and
Jan De Nul Wins Borkum Riffgrund 2 Foundations Setup Gig
Jan De Nul has signed a contract with Dong Energy for the transport and installation of 36 monopiles and transition pieces for the offshore wind farm Borkum Riffgrund 2 in German territorial waters. Additionally, the Group was also awarded the supply, transport and installation of scour protection f
Apache Keeps Wood Group for North Sea Services
Wood Group has been awarded an extension to its master service agreement contract with Apache in the North Sea. Wood Group will continue to deliver subsea engineering and consultancy services, in support of Apache’s routine operation and maintenance works, as well as detailed engineering for future