Saint Petersburg hosted a working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee and Christophe de Margerie, Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of Total. The meeting discussed the main issues of Phase 1 implementation at the Shtokman field and, inter alia, the sc
A proposed scheme, according to which a major power cable would be built under the Adriatic Sea, will obtain essential backing from the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD), reports UTILITYWEEK. The transmission line would be built between Italy and Montenegro, thus it would account
Pelamis Wave Power has recently developed a unique system for quickly and safely installing and removing the machine from its anchoring system and electrical connection. The system allows the machine to be connected to its mooring and electrical system in around 90 minutes and disconnected in less t
In 2011, eight minor personal injuries and one near-miss were reported in saturation diving in connection with petroleum activities, according to the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway’s report from the diving database system DSYS. This year’s report contains statistics and analyses based on data fro
International oilfield services company Expro today announced the appointment of world-renowned businessman Sir George Buckley as its new Chairman. Sir George has been the US-based Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of global blue-chip manufacturer, 3M, since December 2005. 3M is a Fort
DONG Energy and Bayerngas have decided to develop the Hejre field in the Danish North Sea. DONG Energy is the operator and has a 60 per cent stake in the field. Bayerngas owns 40 per cent. The total investment in the development of the Hejre field is DKK 12.1 billion. DONG Energy’s share is DKK [&he
The global AUV fleet is increasing and demand for autonomous underwater vehicles is expected to show steady growth over the period to 2016 according to a new report by Douglas-Westwood. Report author Paul Newman commented, “Many of the factors in the drive to using unmanned military aircraft, the so
The latest innovation from the pioneers of the multiple echo ultrasonic thickness gauge: * Reliable measurements through coatings * Live A-Scan display for thickness measurement verification * Large 2.4″ colour TFT screen * Topside monitoring with DIVELink * Data logging capability * Optional Helmet
Pelydryn welcomes a new addition to the team in Plymouth. Fresh from the University of Plymouth, Amy Davies has come on board to join the data processing team. Amy’s degree course was in Marine Geoscience, smoothly linking the disciplines of geology and hydrography in a combined syllabus. The theore
Solstad Offshore announces contracts for several of its construction vessels. The company has signed charter agreements for the following vessels: – «Normand Tonjer» with Fugro Subsea Services Ltd for 200 days firm. Commencement of contract scheduled to March 2012. – «Normand Mermaid» with Fugro Geo
Providence Resources P.l.c., the London (AIM) and Dublin (ESM) quoted oil and gas exploration and production company, provides an operational update on its ongoing well operations in the North Celtic Sea Basin, offshore southern Ireland. The 48/24-10z Barryroe appraisal well is located in c. 100 met
Northern Ireland Department of Finance and Personnel announced a tender procedure for diving services in duration of 1 year, and with 3 options to extend the contract for further periods of up to 1 year each. In 2006, as a result of a strategic review of the underwater search provision within PSNI,
– 2011 was a year of good progress for GC Rieber Shipping, said CEO Irene W. Basili as the Company announced fourth quarter and full year financial figures today. – Operating revenue increased by NOK 65 million and operating profit before depreciation and capital gains by NOK 91 million. This reflec
Wave energy developer Carnegie Wave Energy Limited welcomes the UK House of Commons Energy and Climate Change Committee report on ‘The Future of Marine Renewables in the UK.’ The report highlights the opportunities and benefits of developing a world leading marine energy industry and the need for th
