Subsea
Vos Prodect Completes Export Cable Hang-Off Test
Vos Prodect Innovations announces the completion of a new test on the permanent section of the cable hang-off system. With the latest test, the company’s main aim was to determine the maximum axial cable load that the permanent hang-off part can withstand. They have used a 3x630mm² submarine cable,
Novacavi Cat 6 Subsea Data Cable Passes Pressure Test
Novacavi reports its 8A2041 subsea data transmission cable to have successfully passed a 450 bars pressure test. Cable test has been performed by workshop facility of Transmark Subsea, Norway. Test certification confirms that Novacavi cable 4x2x24 AWG F/UTP Cat 6 PUR cable has been pressurized to 45
GDF SUEZ E&P Norge Awarded Partnership in APA 2013
GDF SUEZ E&P Norge was awarded partnership in PL637 B, which is a license extension to PL637, in the 2013 Awards in Predefined Areas (APA 2013). “We are happy with the license award, which confirms our interest in the northern North Sea and is important in securing the potential upside to the PL637
Norway Offers 65 New Production Licences in APA 2013
The Government has decided to offer ownership interests to 48 companies in 65 new production licences in connection with the 2013 Awards in Predefined Areas (APA 2013). “I am very pleased to send out offers today to 48 companies for participation in a total of 65 new production licences on the Norwe
UK: The Underwater Centre Shortlisted for Two Prestigious Industry Awards
The Underwater Centre, one of the world’s leading subsea training and trials facilities, has been shortlisted for two upcoming prestigious awards. The Fort William-based business has been named a finalist in the Subsea UK Business Awards, as well as the 2014 SPE Offshore Achievement Awards. The Cent
MMO Hires ABPmer to Undertake Scoping Phase for HRA
ABPmer has been contracted by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) to undertake the scoping phase for the South Inshore and Offshore Marine Plans Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA). Under the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC any plan or project that may have an impact on European Natura 2000 Site
Spectrum Completes Multi-Client 2D Seismic Survey Offshore Croatia
Spectrum has successfully completed its Multi-Client 2D seismic acquisition survey offshore Croatia. This new seismic survey provides, for the first time, approximately 15,000 kilometers of modern long-offset 2D data. The seismic survey covers the majority of offshore Croatia using a 5 km x 5 km gri
Researchers Discuss Shelf Seas at Science Meeting (UK)
Last week, researchers convened in Liverpool to discuss a science programme investigating the shelf seas fringing the UK and Europe. The Shelf Sea Biogeochemistry research programme – co-funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affa
Statoil Awarded New Licences on Norwegian Continental Shelf
Statoil has been awarded interests in 10 production licences in the Awards in Predefined Areas 2013 (APA 2013) on the Norwegian continental shelf. Statoil will be the operator in 7 of the licences. “We are very pleased with the APA 2013 award which is in line with our strategy. It makes a good basis
MPRV ‘Poseidon’ Undergoes Overhauling Works (Germany)
From 13 December 2013 to 12 January 2014 the multipurpose research vessel “Poseidon” was at the outfitting bridge of the Lindenau Werft GmbH for overhauling works. Owner of the multipurpose research vessel is the federal state of Schleswig-Holstein whereas the ship is operated by the GEOMAR Helmholt
EMGS Signs Processing and Interpretation Framework Agreement with Shell
Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA signed a global framework agreement with Shell International Exploration and Production B.V. for the provision of consultancy services. The range of services covered by the agreement includes survey planning/modeling, EM processing, EM inversion and integrated interpr
European Construction Companies Show Interests in Danish-German Tunnel
Companies from Denmark, Germany and across Europe showed strong interest in the two new contracts for the Fehmarnbelt tunnel at the Industry Day hosted by Femern A/S. More than 400 participants representing more than 200 companies met together in Copenhagen on 21 January 2014 to learn more about the
CT Offshore to Install Cables at Gwynt y Môr OWF
Last week an agreement was finalised and signed between CT Offshore and Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm Limited, covering free-laying, installation and burial of 63 cables of the in total 161 inter-array cables at one of Europe’s largest offshore wind farms. The cable laying and installation will be
Experts Develop Guide to Reducing Seismic Survey Impacts on Marine Species
A unique collaboration between the oil and gas industry, scientists and conservationists proves a way to minimize seismic survey impacts on rare whales and other species. A step-by-step guide to reducing impacts on whales and other marine species during seismic sea floor surveys has been developed b