Subsea
Prosafe Secures Statoil Contract for Mariner Project in UK
Prosafe has been awarded a contract from Statoil (U.K.) Ltd (“Statoil”) for the provision of either the Safe Zephyrus or Safe Boreas accommodation support vessel at the Mariner project in the UK Continental Shelf of the North Sea. The contract has been awarded following a competitive tendering proce
CGG Upgrades Cornerstone Multi-Client Seismic Coverage
Building on the strengths of its consistent-parameter Central North Sea multi-client data coverage, CGG is conducting a large PSDM processing project to upgrade its Cornerstone 3D long-offset dataset. The project will use CGG’s proprietary multi-layered tomography technology TomoML to build a more a
Tocardo Completes Tidal Turbine Offshore Trials in Dutch Waddensea
In May 2013 Tocardo deployed its tidal turbine, equipped with blades made by Airborne Marine, in the Dutch Waddensea for a full scale offshore test and calibration program. The turbine was attached to a barge and was taken to the Marsdiep, known for its strong tidal currents. The motorized barge act
France: Sercel Introduces Multi-Sensor Sentinel Solid Streamer
Sercel announces the launch of Sentinel® MS, its new multi-sensor solid streamer to address the needs of the E&P Industry for ever more detailed and accurate images of the subsurface. Sentinel MS builds on the success of the Sentinel solid streamer. In addition to the high-quality pressure measureme
Allspeeds Introduces New Webtool HP690A (UK)
Allspeeds Ltd, a UK-based company which provides engineering solutions, hydraulic equipment and hydraulic tools for a diverse range of industries, has published information about their new product, the Webtool HP690A. The Webtool HP690A intensifier panel is used to boost the pressure of a work fluid
Veripos Names Three New Business Development Managers (UK)
Veripos, leading suppliers of high-precision GNSS positioning facilities for the world offshore oil and gas industries, has appointed three new business development managers with responsibility for increasing regional sales. David Hampshire, formerly with Trimble Omnistar, Fugro and Racal, joins the
Innovatum Adds Falcon ROVs to Its Fleet, UK
Innovatum, maker of the world’s smallest system for the location, tracking and survey of submarine pipelines and cables, has added to its fleet of small-sized, yet powerful Falcon ROVs, the slightly larger but compact version of the more powerful Saab Seaeye Cougar XT. They won their reputation for
Hafren Power Scheme Fails to Prove Acceptability (UK)
A tidal barrage across the Severn could contribute to energy and climate objectives, but the Hafren Power scheme has failed to demonstrate economic, environmental and public acceptability, according to MPs on the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee. Tim Yeo MP, Chairman of the Energy and Clim
3sun Group Opens New Denmark Base
3sun Group, a specialist provider of products and services to the global energy industry, has announced the opening of its first office in Denmark, as part of the Group’s international growth plans. The new office in Esbjerg, Denmark will support 3sun Group’s increased presence in region, allowing t
USA: TerraSond Announces Key Employee Promotions
TerraSond Limited, a leader in precision land and marine geospatial surveys, announced the promotion of Mr. Brian Busey and Captain Rich Hendren. Busey is now Vice President, Business Development and Hendren is Vice President, Operations. As Vice President, Business Development; Busey is responsible
UK: AGR Showcases Reservoir Expertise at EAGE Conference
AGR’s global reservoir management expertise will be showcased at the world’s largest geoscience event. The company will have a high profile presence at the 75th European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE) conference, taking place in London from June 10-13. Aberdeen-based Scott Dingwal
Fifth Subsea Platform Installed on Costa Concordia Site, Italy
In the last few days on Giglio island platform n° 2 has been installed. It is the fifth of 6 subsea platforms that will provide a safe supporting structure for the wreck after it is rotated into a vertical position (“parbuckling”, as this is known). The platform, which was built at the Rosetti shipy
UK: Tidal Lagoon Launches Community Share Offer for Swasea Bay Project
Tidal Lagoon (Swansea Bay) Plc has announced the launch of a £2m local community share offer to give the people of Wales the opportunity to be early stage investors in the planning and design development phase of the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon proposal. The £2m Community Share offer is part of the Com
AMEC Secures North Sea Contract Extension from BG Group
AMEC, the international engineering and project management company, has been awarded a two-year contract extension from BG Group to continue to provide engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and project management support for all of BG Group’s facilities in the central North Sea. The