Subsea
The Underwater Centre Strengthens Its Team with New Appointments
The Underwater Centre in Fort William, one of the world’s leading trainers of commercial divers and Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) pilot technicians, has strengthened its team with the appointment of a number of new staff to meet ever-growing demand from industry. Seven new posts have been establis
Nominations in 23rd Licensing Round in Norway Fit Well with EMGS’s Barents Sea Program
On 21 January the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy received block nominations for 160 blocks in the Norwegian Continental Shelf, whereof 140 blocks are in the Barents Sea. “Of the 25 blocks nominated by two or more companies in the vicinity of the Fingerdjupet subbasin and Hoop Fault Complex, EMGS a
AGR Expands Reservoir Management Offering with Geomechanics Services
Global oil and gas service company, AGR, is expanding its current Reservoir Management offering with the launch of a petroleum geomechanics service. This involves the integration of AGR’s industry recognised geoscience and petroleum engineering expertise. In collaboration with the client, AGR helps
Faroe Spuds Solberg Well in Norwegian Sea
Faroe Petroleum, the independent oil and gas company focusing principally on exploration, appraisal and production opportunities in Norway, the Atlantic margin and the North Sea, announces the spudding of the Wintershall operated Solberg appraisal well 6407/1-7 (Faroe 20%). The Solberg prospect is l
Diver Dies in Costa Concordia Wreck Operations
Titan Micoperi announced that a diver from the Consortium passed away on Saturday after an accident occurred during underwater operations under the wreck of Costa Concordia. The diver, of spanish nationality, 41 years old, was involved in the operations aimed at preparing the wreck for the installat
Osiris Projects Secures Long Term Charter of MV Neptune
Specialist seabed mapping company Osiris Projects has this week secured the long term charter of MV ‘Neptune’ from Neptune EHF. The vessel is a permanently mobilised, 50m, DP1 multi-purpose survey vessel accommodating up to 35 people for a duration of 40 days. The vessel has undergone extensive re-f
Top News of the Week of Jan 27 – Feb 02, 2014
1. Fugro Bags Two Trenching Contracts Offshore UK Fugro has been awarded two contracts to perform cable burial and survey operations at two wind farm sites in the UK. 2. MMT, Reach Subsea Collaborate on Project for EMAS Troll A-Field MMT and Reach Subsea have just started their first joint project;
Vattenfall Seeks Contractors for Horns Rev 3 OWF Works
Vattenfall plans to participate in Danish Energy Agency (DEA) led call for bids for the concession of Horns Rev 3 offshore wind farm located in a shallow water area of the eastern North Sea. Vattenfall has invited contractors to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the transport of wind turbine
Marine Protected Area Byelaws to Protect Coastal Waters of Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of Wight
Two new Inshore Fisheries and Conservation byelaws are in force to protect sensitive reef and seagrass features in internationally important marine areas. The byelaws, made by the Southern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA), protect the locally and internationally important habitats
RTE Seeks for Subsea Cable Works Suppliers
RTE – Réseau de transport d’électricité announced a pre-qualification procedure to establish a list of qualified suppliers for subsea cable works. The scope of the work includes: – Manufacture and supply of 225 kV submarine AC cable and associated accessories; – Mounting accessories; – Laying of the
Hydrex Mobilizes to St. Malo for Repair Ops
A Hydrex diver/technician team mobilized to St. Malo, France, in January to perform an emergency repair operation on a 132-meter dry cargo vessel. When the rudder of the vessel was severely damaged during a heavy storm it came loose and was swinging dangerously from side to side during sailing, hitt
MacArtney, Sequoia, University of Copenhagen Organise PiE
In October 2014, Sequoia Scientific of Seattle, USA, MacArtney and University of Copenhagen will team up to organise the fourth edition of Particles in Europe (PiE) – a bi-annual conference focusing on particles in the aquatic environment. Centred around the informal sharing of academic knowledge as
Iona: Huntington Production Resumed
Iona Energy Inc. (“Iona” or the “Company”) announces an operational update related to its Huntington Oil Field located in the UK North Sea. During Q4 2013, Iona produced on average 3,280 boepd as Huntington ramp-up continued to increase following the previously announced curtailment of production by
DONG Energy Gets Investment Approval from Danish Parliament
The Danish Parliament’s Finance Committee approved the final implementation of the investment agreement between the Danish State, DONG Energy, Goldman Sachs, Arbejdsmarkedets Tillægspension, PFA as well as existing minority stakeholders. “I would like to welcome the new investors and am delighted th