Subsea
Shell Releases 2nd Quarter and Half Year 2013 Unaudited Results
Royal Dutch Shell’s second quarter 2013 earnings, on a current cost of supplies (CCS) basis (see Note 1), were $2.4 billion compared with $6.0 billion in the same quarter a year ago. Second quarter 2013 earnings included an identified net charge of $2.2 billion after tax, mainly reflecting impairmen
TGS Announces Three New Offshore Multi-Client Surveys
TGS announces three new multi-client surveys; a 3D survey in UK West of Shetlands and two 2D surveys offshore Newfoundland-Labrador. Rona Ridge 2013 (RR13) is a 2,420 km2 3D survey that will provide the industry’s first 3D data in the highly prospective UK West Shetland Basin. Data processing will b
The Underwater Centre: Number of Students Increases (UK)
Fort William-based subsea training and trials facility, The Underwater Centre, has seen a 25% increase in the number of students through its doors in 2012, with the number set to increase even further by the end of 2013. There was also a rise in the number of international students training at the C
Bibby Offshore Focuses on Encouraging Individuals to Meet Their Potential
In order to grow and maintain a high quality workforce, it is essential to put the time and effort into implementing schemes that help to train individuals and hone their skills. This is an important aspect that Aberdeen-based subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshore is dedicated to addressing
Severn Glocon Buys Calidus Engineering (UK)
Control valve engineering specialist Severn Glocon Group has strengthened its presence in the subsea oil and gas market with the acquisition of High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) downhole tools company Calidus Engineering. Now renamed Severn Subsea Technologies Ltd, the company will provide resea
Statoil, Wintershall Complete Norwegian Continental Shelf Transaction
The agreement signed with the German oil and gas company Wintershall, which includes the divestment of Statoil’s share of the Brage licences, a farm-down in Gjøa and Vega, and acquisition in the Edvard Grieg licence in the North Sea, has been completed. The consideration to be paid to Statoil is USD
Gibdock Secures First Dry Docking Contract from Technip
Gibdock has underlined its growing reputation in the offshore vessel sector by securing its first dry docking contract from Technip, a world leader in project management, engineering and construction for the energy industry. Wellservicer, a multi-role diving support vessel with subsea lift capabilit
Jee Introduces New Subsea Training Course (UK)
Jee has introduced a new addition to its growing programme of subsea training courses. The Engineering of Flexibles course provides delegates with an expert level of understanding in flexible risers and flowlines in conjunction with OrcaFlex software training. The four-day course, which is offered i
Bibby Offshore to Relocate Its Offices (UK)
Aberdeen-based subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshore is to move into a new purpose-built HQ as the business continues to grow. The company has outgrown its current offices at Waterloo Quay and is moving to accommodate an increase in staff numbers and services as it expands operations both in
FoundOcean Awarded Joint DNV Accreditations
FoundOcean has been awarded two significant accreditations from independent auditing body DNV. Jim Bell, Managing Director for FoundOcean said, “The ISO 9001 certificate that we have held since 2006 demonstrates that our quality management system complies with industry best practices. The OHSAS 1800
Alstom’s Tidal Turbine Reaches Full Power in Offshore Conditions
From its immersion in January 2013, at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney, Scotland, Alstom’s full-scale tidal device has reached the full nominal power of 1MW after a series of gradual increases in power. The turbine connected to the grid has now generated over 10MWh of electricity,
DCNS to Position Itself on Renewable Energy Market
World leader for naval defence, DCNS has turned its knowledge of the sea and its unique experience of new technologies into an advantage to position itself on the renewable energy market. An ambitious plan that is already well on its way to being implemented. Energie de la houle – partenariat entre
Oil and Gas Plans Paying Divdends for FES International
UK Engineering firm FES International says the government’s plans to stimulate investment in the oil and gas industry are already paying dividends. The subsea specialist supplies components for the offshore industry and the major part of its business is supplying global export markets. Its products
Oceanflow Uses Siemens Technology for Semi-Submersible Tidal Turbine
Oceanflow Energy’s Evopod is a tidal turbine with a difference. A semi-submersible turbine design, it has shown excellent seakeeping performance in tests, and it incorporates Siemens gear and inverter units. As a floating, tethered device, it ihas lower deployment costs than seabed mounted devices,