Subsea
RWE Dea Norge Awarded Two New Production Licences
In the Awards in Predefined Areas 2012 (APA 2012), the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has offered RWE Dea Norge two new production licences, one of which is an operatorship. RWE Dea Norge will become operator of a new production licence (PL) with a 40% share, PL694. This increases the co
Kongsberg GeoAcoustics’ Sonar Package for New Indian Survey Vessel
Kongsberg GeoAcoustics recently delivered a full side-scan sonar package to Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd, Korea, for installation on a new-build survey vessel that will enter operation for the Geological Survey of India (GSI) in 2013. As part of a comprehensive delivery from Kongsberg Maritime,
Det norske Wins Eight New Licenses (Norway)
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, on January 15, announced the award of production licenses in the 2012 Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) licensing round, encompassing mature areas on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Det norske oljeselskap ASA was awarded eight new licenses, three of these as ope
Kongsberg Geoswath System Upgrade Helps Spanish Survey Company Stay Competitive
CIS (Centre for Submarine Investigation) has upgraded the Kongsberg GeoSwath system it has operated since 2004 to the latest specifications, ensuring its ability to efficiently support its customers wide-ranging survey. Founded in 1987, CIS is as an environment consultancy company offering a wide ra
Norway: Fabricom Awarded Alvheim FPSO Maintenance and Modification Contract
Fabricom AS, a GDF SUEZ Energy Services company, has been awarded a contract by Marathon Oil Norge AS for provision of maintenance and modification services for the company’s Alvheim floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) operations. The contract includes provision of engineering studies
Norway: PG Pumping & BWTS Solutions for Kleven’s New OSCV
Olympic Shipping awarded contracts with Kleven earlier this summer for construction of a large Marin Teknik design MT 6022 OSCV – which runs under Kleven’s Hull No. 362. Now the optional sister vessel – H/N 363 has been confirmed. PG’s contract with Kleven cover liquid cargo handling, utlity and eng
UK: Serica Provides Operations Update and Forward Programme for 2013
Serica Energy plc provides an operations update and announces its forward programme for 2013. During 2013 the Company is planning for the following events: • Columbus field – final development approvals expected to achieve mid-2015 first gas production • Namibia – full results from the Luderitz Basi
The Netherlands: CARIS LOTS Training for Ghana’s Delegates
CARIS BV recently held a CARIS LOTS Article 76 training course at their office in Heeswijk, the Netherlands. The training was provided to delegates from the Ghana National Petroleum Agency, Ghana Geological Survey Department and University of Ghana. Members of these organizations have been working t
UK: Subsea 7 Wins Fram Development Contract from Shell
Subsea 7 S.A. announced it has been awarded a project worth approximately US$135 million by Shell U.K. Ltd as part of Shell’s Fram oil and gas development in the Central North Sea. The project encompasses the engineering, procurement, fabrication and installation of a 4.5km pipeline bundle of approx
Production Resumed at Antrim’s Causeway Field in UK Northern North Sea
Production has resumed from Antrim’s Causeway Field (Antrim 35.5% interest) in the Northern North Sea, following a shut-in period of three days. The nearby Cormorant East Field (Antrim 8.4% interest) is expected to resume production in the next few days. This announcement is further to the announcem
HMC’s New Deepwater Construction Vessel Aegir Sets Sail for The Netherlands
On January 16, Heerema Marine Contractor’s new Deepwater Construction Vessel Aegir set sail for the Netherlands after almost 19 months of construction at the Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) yard in Okpo, South Korea. After a short stopover in China, where Aegir will load the first
Langlee Wave Power Opens New Premises in Spain
Langlee Wave Power AS keeps growing, opening an office in the Canaries through its Spanish subsidiary Langlee Wave Power S.L.U. The office is located in the Scientific and Technological Park of Tafira, in the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria University Campus. The Scientific and Technological Park aims to
ECTM Wins Diving Services Contract in Port of Marseille (France)
After announcing the tender for port diving services, Grand port maritime de Marseille awarded the contract to ECTM. The company will provide diving services in the Port of Marseille, assistance during the positioning of vessels into dry docks, floating services, etc. It will also provide services r
The Netherlands: Stork Technical Services Appoints New CFO
With effect from February 1 Stork Technical Services has appointed Pim Oomens as member of the Board of Management. He will become Chief Financial Officer with effect from March 1. Pim Oomens is the successor to Hans Turkesteen, who will leave the Stork group on March 31. Hans Turkesteen has been CF