Subsea
Alcatel-Lucent, WACS Sign Maintenance Contract
Alcatel-Lucent and the West Africa Cable System (WACS) consortium have signed a contract for the maintenance of more than 9,000km of the WACS system linking South Africa to Portugal. In commercial service since May 2012, WACS interconnects 13 African countries, unleashing a new wave of broadband cap
Enhanced Description Added to UK Renewable Resources Atlas
Following completion of a detailed hydrodynamic modelling study commissioned by The Crown Estate, ABP Marine Environmental Research Ltd (ABPmer) has added a down-scaled description of wave and tidal resources of the Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Strategic Area to the Atlas of UK Marine Renewable
Technip’s Full Year Objectives Maintained in First Quarter (France)
On April 23, 2013, Technip’s Board of Directors approved the unaudited first quarter 2013 consolidated financial statements. Thierry Pilenko, Chairman and CEO, commented: “In the first quarter we grew revenue in both our segments, reflecting the strong project awards over the last two years. Subsea
Kongsberg Maritime Holds FEMME Conference (Norway)
Organised by Kongsberg Maritime, FEMME is the Forum for Exchange of Mutual Multibeam Experiences. This biennial conference brings together a diverse delegation of Kongsberg Maritime multibeam users, who regard it as one of the most rewarding events of its kind on the calendar. FEMME is a truly globa
C-Tecnics Donates JOK Diver Recovery Harnesses to Underwater Centre (UK)
UK-based underwater technology manufacturer, C-Tecnics, is donating a number of its CE-approved JOK Diver Recovery Harnesses to The Underwater Centre in Fort William to aid divers’ education and competence, by using up-to-date equipment such as the harnesses and ensuring their training experience is
UK: New Appointment Strengthens Hydrasun’s Global Subsea Sector Capability
Hydrasun, a leading specialist provider of integrated fluid transfer, power and control solutions to the global energy market, announces the appointment of Steve Hanson as business development manager to further drive the company’s sales growth plans within the subsea marketplace both in the UK and
HR Wallingford, ETI Launch Tidal Modelling Tool (UK)
HR Wallingford and the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) have launched SMARTtide, a unique tidal energy modelling tool. SMARTtide stands for Simulated Marine Array Resource Testing model and is designed for use by the tidal industry. It covers the UK’s continental shelf and north-west European coa
Norway: Ulstein Group Delivers Good Result for 2012
Ulstein Group delivers a good result for 2012 with an operating income of NOK 2.27 billion and an operating profit of NOK 228 million. “We deliver a good result in a demanding market thanks to our competent and hardworking employees and an organisation that provide for execution and delivery precisi
Norway: TGS Announces 10 Pct Increase in Revenues
TGS reports net revenues of USD 211 million in Q1 2013, compared to USD 191 million in Q1 2012, a 10% increase. The Company’s operational multi-client investments were USD 126 million, up 24% from Q1 2012. TGS’ net late sales totaled USD 127 million, up 12% from Q1 2012. 1st QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS: – Co
UK Government Approves TAQA’s Cladhan Field Development Plan
TAQA announced that the development plan for its Cladhan field (Blocks 210/29a and 210/30a of the northern North Sea) has been approved by the UK government. The initial phase of development will consist of two producer wells and one injection well. Cladhan is expected to produce over 17,000 boe/d i
Rosneft President Visits GE’s Facility in Aberdeen, UK
Igor Sechin, Rosneft President, Chairman of the Management Board visited GE Offshore and Underwater Hydrocarbon Production Department in the English city of Aberdeen as part of a series of Rosneft delegation visits to GE production and engineering facilities. During the visit Rod Christie, Vice Pres
GL RC Certifies Alstom’s 1MW Tidal Turbine Prototype (UK)
Tidal energy is a new, promising realm of renewable energy. As technology advances, GL Renewables Certification (GL RC) is contributing its expertise by certifying Alstom’s tidal turbine prototype. Certification of tidal turbines is one of the key development areas for the tidal industry in the futu
Bladt Industries Announces Successful Loadout of 12 Suction Anchors (Norway)
Today, Bladt Industries is in the process of loading out the last eight of a total of 12 suction anchors with a total tonnage of 1212 tons. The suction anchors have been fabricated for National Oilwell Varco and will be used in the Knarr Oil field where they will secure six flexible oil pipelines to
UK: FoundOcean Announces 2012 End-of-Year Figures
Scottish-based FoundOcean, the world’s largest dedicated offshore construction grouting company, announced its 2012 year-end results which saw turnover hitting £17.9 million, up 51% on the previous year. FoundOcean’s Managing Director, Jim Bell sheds light on how the company has recorded successful