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NEL to Set New Standards for Multiphase Flow Measurement
NEL, the flow measurement R&D specialist, has been selected to lead the development of a new multiphase flow measurement standard for the oil and gas industry. Despite the growing use of multiphase meters to cope with complex fluid mixtures from ageing fields which have depleting reserves, there is
Bakker Sliedrecht Electrical Propulsion Package for Australian RV
Damen Shipyards Group has contracted Bakker Sliedrecht to deliver a flexible electrical propulsion system for an antarctic supply research vessel (ASRV). The vessel is being built for the Australian Government and will form an integral part of the Australian Antarctic Program program in the coming y
SgurrEnergy in MeyGen Win
SgurrEnergy, part of Wood Group’s clean energy business, has been awarded the asset management contract for Phase 1a of MeyGen’s tidal energy project for four 1.5MW tidal turbines in the Ness of Quoys located in Caithness, Scotland. After providing ongoing engineering expertise on the same site, the
Teledyne to Host New Training Courses
Teledyne Academy will again this year be hosting a number of open training courses. Set at different global locations, Teledyne Marine will bring a number of courses on its latest hardware and software technology. The open courses cover Teledyne PDS for Dredge or Multibeam operations and SeaBat trai
Meet Our Team at Subsea Expo 2017
As Subsea Expo 2017 is about to kick off, our SubseaWorldNews.com team is looking forward to all the upcoming buzz and conversations in Aberdeen. We would like to invite you to meet the team behind the news portal, Dzenita Cama or Anela Biogradlija, and chat about the latest developments or explore
Damen Gets Aquaculture Utility Vessel Deal in Norway
Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract with Norway-based VOLT Service AS for a Utility Vessel (UV) 4312 to be delivered in Q1 2018. The vessel, to be named VOLT Processor, will undertake delousing operations and other services at Norwegian salmon farms. Remøy Management AS has been involved in the
Wood Group Wins Hess Malaysia Work
Wood Group has been awarded a five-year contract with Hess Exploration & Production Malaysia. The operations and maintenance contract is to support Hess’ new-build fixed and floating offshore facilities in the North Malay Basin development area located approximately 150km north east of the Peninsula
GE to Deliver Subsea Trees and Wellheads for Premier’s Natuna Project
GE Oil & Gas has been awarded a contract with Premier Oil for subsea trees and wellheads for the Bison, Iguana and Gajah Puteri (BIGP) fields, in the Natuna Sea. According to the company, the scope covers subsea trees and wellheads, rental tools and field service support during the installation and
Volstad Extends Bibby Topaz Hire
Bibby Offshore and Volstad Seismic have agreed to a long-term extension to the charter party for the diving support vessel (DSV) Bibby Topaz. According to Volstad’s Oslo Stock Exchange filing on Tuesday, the terms and conditions of the extended charter arrangement reflect the current market environm
Lloyd’s Register Approval for Roxtec Services
Roxtec Services AB has received an official approval for inspection and maintenance services of cable and pipe transits from the classification society Lloyd’s Register. This approval sets new standards for long-term safety at sea, Roxtec said. Roxtec Services AB offers onsite inspections, supervisi
Aibel to Connect Johan Sverdrup’s Drilling Platform
Oil and gas services company Aibel has been awarded a contract from the Norwegian oil company Statoil for the hook-up of the drilling platform at the Johan Sverdrup field, offshore Norway. The company informed on Tuesday that the value of the contract is close to NOK 400 million. In addition, the co
Aker Solutions, Kvaerner to Hook Up Johan Sverdrup Riser Platform
Aker Solutions has together with Kvaerner won a contract from Statoil for the hook-up of the riser platform for the Johan Sverdrup field, Norway’s largest offshore development in the past three decades. Aker Solutions said on Tuesday it will work closely with subcontractor Kvaerner on joining togeth
Neptune Appoints EMA Survey Operations Manager
Neptune has appointed Paul Rennie as survey operations manager for its European, Mediterranean and African operations (EMA). This appointment is part of the company’s strategic ‘One Neptune’ growth plan to invest and develop its operations in its key regions of operation. Rennie joins Neptune with 2
UK Investment Firm Pumps $12.5M into Frontrow
UK-based investment firm Business Growth Fund (BGF) has invested £10 million ($12.5M) in Frontrow Energy Technology Group to support the company’s growth plans, alongside a £3m investment from the group’s founders. Formed in 2013, the Frontrow team has acquired, established and grown a group of ener