It may be just a matter of time before a new Canary Island emerges from the sea off the coast of El Hierro. By Mark Johanson (ibtimes) [mappress] Source: Ibtimes, November 11, 2011; Image: Earth-Issues
Lundin Petroleum AB through its wholly owned subsidiary Lundin Norway AS announces the approval from the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy of the Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) for the Brynhild field in PL148, located in the Norwegian North Sea. First production from the Brynhild
The Group reported a profit after tax of NOK 254 million in the third quarter of 2011 compared to NOK 344 million in the same period of 2010. The Group’s profit after tax for the first three quarters of 2011 was NOK 774 million. The corresponding figure for 2010 was NOK 1 630 million. The […]
Investors in People has recognised progress within subsea engineering firm Jee Ltd by awarding the independent company gold status. “This is brilliant news and a true endorsement of a lot of changes which have been implemented over the last 3 years to improve the business by developing and investing
A new study which aims to inform UK government guidelines on environmentally responsible methods for decommissioning offshore pipeline bundl… SubseaUK [mappress] Source: SubseaUK, November 08 , 2011; Image: Subsea7
A team of scientists are sailing from Suffolk to the North Sea to find out more about harbour porpoises… (BBC) [mappress] Source: BBC, November 08 , 2011; Image: IFAW
The site of what is now Rotterdam’s Yangtzehaven was inhabited by humans in the Middle Stone Age. At a depth of 20 metres, in the sea bed, unique underwater archaeological investigation found traces of bone, flint and charcoal from around 7000 BC. These finds are the very first scientific proof that
As befits the 50th anniversary of the advent of dynamic positioning (DP), the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has turned the spotlight on this invaluable technology. Earlier this year ‘Guidance for developing and conducting annual DP trials programmes for DP vessels’ (IMCA M 190)
Today, the plan for development and operation (PDO) of Atla was approved by the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy. This will be the first field development Det norske participates in. It represents Det norske´s debut, and the first out of many to come over the next few years. The plan for development
As companies in the oil and gas industry struggle to find experienced and knowledgeable engineers, Jee, a subsea engineering and training specialist, is introducing new ways to help fill the skills gap. In doing this Jee is not only supporting its own recruitment drive but also helping a number of i
VESTAS has been awarded funds to develop massive offshore wind turbine blades in the latest round of the government’s Regional Growth Fund… By Ross Findon (iwcp) [mappress] Source: iwcp, November 03, 2011
Aberdeen-headquartered offshore energy support company ETPM has acquired Pirie & Smith, a local professional firm of marine surveyors… SubseaUK [mappress] Source: SubseaUK, November 03, 2011;
United Nations agencies in Paris launched a plan to improve the management of oceans and coastal areas. The Blueprint for Ocean and Coastal Sustainability sounds the alarm about the health of the oceans, and explains how they influence our everyday life by regulating the climate, providing highly-nu
Hydratight has officially become one of the safest companies by winning the British Safety Council’s highest award, the Sword of Honour. The West Midlands-based joint integrity and engineering service company is one of only 54 in the whole of the UK to receive the award — and one of very few operati
