Subsea
CGG Updates on Vessel Utilization and Fleet Allocation (France)
CGG provides, for the first quarter of 2013, its vessel utilization and its fleet allocation updates with the new fleet perimeter including from the 1st of February the four Fugro C-Class vessels (Geo Coral, Geo Celtic, Geo Caribbean and Geo Caspian) and the Geo Atlantic and Geo Barents vessels. Ves
Ashtead to Launch Smallest Electric Dredge Pump (UK)
Leading subsea equipment solutions specialist, Ashtead Technology, is to launch the subsea market’s smallest electric dredge pump this week at the Ocean Business 2013 exhibition in Southampton, UK. The pump will be available to rent exclusively from Ashtead Technology through an agreement with the m
Subsea 7: Skandi Seven Contract Extended
Subsea 7 has extended the contract for Skandi Seven with one year from April 2013. Skandi Seven is a contruction and flexlay vessel, capable of operating in water depths up to 3,000 meters. The 2008 built vessel is equipped with a 250 mt crane and 2 ROVs. The DOF Subsea Group is a specialist subsea
EMGS Provides Summary of Vessel Activity for Q1 2013 (Norway)
Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) has resolved to release information on vessel activity and utilisation 4-5 working days after the close of each quarter. EMGS provides the following summary of vessel activity and utilisation for the first quarter of 2013: Vessel utilisation and fleet allocatio
ABB Exhibits World-Record Submarine Cable at Hanover Fair, Germany
At the 2013 Hanover Fair, ABB is exhibiting a piece of the world’s highest-rated three-core submarine cable. The AC cable will be installed on the “Little Belt”, the strait between the Danish island of Fünen and the Jutland peninsula, which links the North and Baltic Seas. In conjunction with a 420
Xcite Energy Announces Results of Reserves Assessment on Bentley Field, UK
Following the successful completion of the pre-production well test in September 2012 and a new 3D seismic survey, Xcite Energy announces the results from its updated reserves assessment report as prepared by TRACS. Highlights · Mean PIIP for the Bentley field of 909 MMstb, increased from 550 MMstb
Top News of the Week of Apr 01 – Apr 07, 2013
1. Philippines: NAVSEA Supports Removal Operations of USS Guardian Naval Sea System Command’s (NAVSEA) Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV) continues to support operations to remove and dismantle USS Guardian (MCM-5) from a reef in the Tubbataha Reef National Park in Philippines. 2. Platform n
GDF SUEZ E&P Norge Names New Managing Director
On 15 May, René Montaz-Rosset will take office as Managing Director for GDF SUEZ E&P Norge AS. Montaz-Rosset has an extensive career within the GDF SUEZ Group, among others as Managing Director for GDF SUEZ E&P UK Ltd. from 2007 to 2010. He is currently Chief Operating Officer in GDF SUEZ LNG. On 5
Polish State Treasury Invites Tenders for ROV Supply
Skarb Państwa, a Polish state treasury, announced tenders invitation for the supply of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). The treasury seeks a contractor for the construction of one fully equipped ROV underwater vehicle for inspection services. The project period is 6 months from the date of contrac
Government of Albania and TAP Sign Host Government Agreement
The Albanian Ministry of Economy, Trade and Energy and the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) project have signed the Host Government Agreement (HGA), formally agreeing the terms of engagement for the Southern Gas Corridor pipeline’s future delivery. The HGA sets out the regulations by which the project
Miller, Putin Discuss Nord Stream and South Stream Transmission Projects (Russia)
Today Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee, updated Russian President Vladimir Putin on the progress with the Nord Stream and South Stream gas transmission projects. The President tasked Gazprom CEO to get back to developing the Yamal – Europe-2 and gas branch to the Kaliningr
CGG to Carry Out 3D Seismic Surveys in Celtic Sea Off Ireland
The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has been advised that CGG, on behalf of Fastnet Oil & Gas Ireland Limited, is scheduled to carry out two full 3D Seismic surveys in the Celtic Sea, off the South Coast of Ireland. The works are expected to commence in late April 2013 and expected durati
IKM Receives Two Contracts for Martin Linge Field from Total Offshore Norway
Total E&P Norway AS has awarded IKM Operations AS MIEC (Maintenance and Inspection Engineering Services) and GMC (General Maintenance Services) contracts for Martin Linge field. Estimated contract value is approximately NOK 400 million. The contracts involve a comprehensive Maintenance and Inspectio
ENI Ireland BV Plans to Conduct 2D Seismic Survey in Atlantic Waters
The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has been advised that ENI Ireland BV plans to conduct a 2D seismic survey in the Atlantic waters of the Irish Designated Continental Shelf. The planned start of the survey is mid-April 2013 and, if weather permits, will continue until mid-October 2013.