At a meeting in Berlin yesterday between Minister of Petroleum and Energy Ola Borten Moe and Germany’s Federal Minister of Economics and Technology Philipp Rösler it was made clear that Statnett’s plans for a power cable between Norway and Germany can be realised in 2018. At the same time Statnett a
Subsea intervention specialist Marin Group has unveiled a versatile new high-volume grab tool designed for use across a range of applications, including large-scale brownfield clearance. The tool — available from operating company Marin Subsea — forms part of the EVO Marin Debris Recovery System (MD
The Blue Offshore management team announced that it has succesfully finalised the construction phase of the company’s first self-owned cable carousel system, Turntable I. Turntable I has positively passed Factury Acceptance Testing (FAT) to ensure it meets the design and performs as required. Turnta
Statoil and Rosneft signed agreements on joint bidding for exploration licenses in the Norwegian Barents Sea and on Joint Technical Evaluation covering two Russian onshore assets. This concludes the first implementation agreements envisaged in the strategic cooperation that the two companies entered
Statnett and National Grid have signed an agreement to confirm their plans to develop an electricity interconnector between Norway and the UK with a goal to have it operational by 2020. The North Sea Network (NSN) project is a key to further development of the North-European power grid, and of high
The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) celebrates this year’s World Hydrography Day on 21st June 2012. The theme for 2012 is “International Hydrographic Cooperation – supporting safe navigation”. International cooperation lies at the heart of the IHO. The Organization draws its expertise
Lansdowne Oil & Gas plc, the AIM listed oil and gas exploration company, received the announcement today of the technical update by Providence Resources plc (“Providence”) on the successful Barryroe appraisal well 48/24-10z in the North Celtic Sea. Lansdowne has a 20% interest in the Barryroe projec
Barnstaple and Aberdeen based engineering firm J+S enjoyed a successful launch of their latest addition to their marine renewable energy product portfolio at AllEnergyUK in Aberdeen last May. The J+S Mooring Verification System (MVS) is an extension of the subsea range of products developed specific
As part of the development of the jackets business towards operational excellence, Nina Udnes Tronstad steps down from her position as Executive Vice President for the Jackets business area and President of Kvaerner Verdal A/S. Senior Vice President Sverre Myklebust will as of today act in both posi
Gassco AS has received consent to carry out modifications on the Ekofisk-Emden gas pipeline in connection with the phase-out of the B-11 compressor facility. Based on studies carried out by Gassco, a decision has been made to route the gas pipeline from Ekofisk to Emden (Norpipe) outside the B-11 co
To support its growth and finance its investment program for new vessels, BOURBON announces the establishment of new financing for a total of 420 million euros. The financing takes the form of a new Club Deal for a total of 240 million euros with a syndicate of 8 French banks on one hand and on [&he
Britt Mjellem has today informed the Chairman that she is resigning as Board member of DOF ASA. Britt Mjellem resigns at her own request, given that she will assume a leading position in a competing company. The company thanks Britt for her efforts and contributions as a Board member for several yea
Coastline Surveys announces the appointment of Andrew Johnson as Hydrographic Services Division Manager. Andy has amassed a wealth of experience during his professional 25 year career in the marine industry worldwide. Andy has particular talents and enthusiasm in team building, business development
Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee visited the Portovaya compressor station – the key operational element of the Nord Stream gas pipeline. He heard the report on completion of testing at the first string of the gas pipeline. Performed in compliance with the industrial standa
