Subsea
Ithaca: FPF-1 Modification Delays GSA Start-Up
Ithaca Energy is facing further start-up delays of the Greater Stella Area production hub, due to delay in “FPF-1” floating production facility modifications programme being done in Poland. The FPF-1 is being modified by Petrofac in the Remontowa yard in Poland and the rate of progress is insufficie
McDermott, Petrofac in Subsea Pact
McDermott and Petrofac have formed a strategic marketing alliance to pursue top-tier deepwater subsea, umbilical, riser and flowline (SURF) projects. The five-year alliance expects to provide oil and gas companies a competitive, integrated solution across a broad range of complex engineer, procure,
FES Bend Stiffener Connectors for Saipem
UK subsea engineering firm, FES International, has won a $2 million contract to supply Bend Stiffener Connectors (BSCs) to oil and gas contractor Saipem. The BSCs will be used by global energy company, Total, at its third deep offshore development off the coast of Nigeria. The field is currently und
European Commission to Reboot EU’s Energy Policy
The EU must continue to support and develop renewable energy technologies of strategic importance such as ocean energy if it is serious about creating a long-lasting industrial base for the Energy Union, according to Ocean Energy Europe CEO, Rémi Gruet. The European Commission published its strategy
Emerson Launches New Submersible Transmitter
Emerson has released of the new PAINE 226-30-0020 Series Transmitter. Designed specifically for remote submersible applications, the new PAINE 226-30-0020 Series meets the requirements of CIA 443 (SIIS Level 2 device) providing the intelligent CANopen® digital networking solution for the measurement
Neptune Wraps Up Ichthys Gig
Neptune’s Subsea Stabilisation division has recently completed the structural grouting of the Riser Support Structure (RSS) under contract to a subsidiary of McDermott for the INPEX-operated Ichthys LNG Project. McDermott is the appointed main contractor for the subsea Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlin
Fisher Offshore Becomes Ingersoll Rand Dealer in Malaysia
Following a recent expansion into Asia, Fisher Offshore will be the sole distributor for Ingersoll Rand material handling product line in Malaysia. The company, which was a finalist in the company of the year category at the recent Subsea UK Awards, will administer the new product line from its oper
Report: DW Asia Pacific Well Intervention Market Analysis
Offshore Network and Douglas Westwood discussed current market dynamics for well intervention projects in the Asia Pacific as well as regional opportunities for the contractor community. Many operators in the Asia Pacific have specialist intervention and workover teams in place that are dedicated to
PHOTO: SSV ‘Thor Magni’ Named in Turkey
Faroe Islands-based P/F Thor’s seismic support vessel Thor Magni was christened in Turkey on February 21. The Skipsteknisk new design ST-204 SSV is the first in a series of four for this owner. The vessel was built at Besiktas Shipyard in Turkey. ST-204 SSV has main dimensions 64.4 x 14.5 x 7.2m (L
Technip Bags Glenlivet Subsea Contract Off UK
Building on the previous award by Total E&P UK of the contract for the Edradour Subsea Development, located approximately 75 km North West of Shetlands in the UK waters, Technip has been awarded an additional scope for the parallel development of the Glenlivet field located nearby. The Glenlivet spe
Kvaerner Loses Sverdrup Bid, Plans More Cuts
Kvaerner plans to implement further cost reductions after failing to secure the Johan Sverdrup tender, a job that the company had strong ambitions to win. Statoil announced today that the contract for delivery of the Johan Sverdrup drilling topside has been awarded to Aibel. “The loss of this tender
ABB Subsea Cables for Swedish Link
ABB has won an order worth around $11 million from the Swedish utility Svenska kraftnät to design, manufacture, and supply a submarine cable system under the bay of Edsviken in northern Stockholm. The link is part of the larger grid project Stockholms Ström, which will provide an entirely new struct
Eidesvik to Christen Viking Neptun on Saturday
Norwegian vessel owner, Eidesvik Offshore, will perform a naming ceremony for its latest Offshore Construction Vessel ‘Viking Neptun’ in Stavanger, this Saturday, February 28. The 145 meters long ICE 1B-class vessel was delivered from Kleven last Tuseday. The vessel, scheduled to kick off its work c
ACE Winches Strengthens Management Board
ACE Winches, the winch and deck machinery specialist, has announced the appointment of Colin Black as chief commercial officer, a new role introduced to strengthen the company’s board of management. Black joins as the firm sets its sights on further international growth supported by the introduction