IAR Systems, a leading provider of software tools for embedded systems, announced that its build and debug tool chain IAR Embedded Workbench has been selected by Ocean Modules, an ISO 9001:2008 certified manufacturer of remotely-operated vehicles (ROV), for the next generation underwater technology.
Heerema Fabrication Group (HFG) has been awarded the contract for the fabrication of two jackets for the Golden Eagle Development project of Nexen Petroleum UK Ltd. The contract consists of the fabrication of a 6,000 tons wellhead jacket and a 6,000 tons jacket for the PUQ (Production Utilities Quar
University College Cork (UCC) scientists have produced the first detailed charts of part of Ireland’s offshore bedrock geology, using… LORNA SIGGINS (irishtimes) [mappress] Source: irishtimes , December 12, 2011; Image: Infomar
N-Seatec just delivered an ultra compact heavy duty survey winch. Both frame and drum are made of Stainless. System in mainly for Side Scan as well as SVP systems. Various options are available like remote control, protection frame, etc. Currently this is the smallest version in the N-Seatec winch r
Teachers and career advisors were invited to see firsthand the innovations in the energy sector from the businesses behind the leading technologies. The ‘Energising Schools Initiative’ took place on 15 November at this year’s SPE ICoTA European Well Intervention Conference and Exhibition. Organised
The board of BP p.l.c. announced today that Andrew Shilston will join the Board as a non-executive director with effect from 1st January 2012. Andrew Shilston is currently chief financial officer at Rolls-Royce Holdings plc. Carl-Henric Svanberg, chairman of BP, said: “We continue to strengthen the
The leading north east England-based engineering company IHC Engineering Business (IHC EB), part of IHC Merwede, has won the NOF Energy Innovation & Technology Award, for its work on the 2,500t J-Lay tower — one of the most versatile pipelay systems in the world, designed and built for Saipem for us
Fortum and Seabased AB have signed an agreement on the construction of a joint wave power park in Sotenäs, Sweden. After completion, the wave power park will be the world’s largest, full-scale demonstration project of its kind. The total budget for the project is about 25 million euros, of which For
NOF Energy, the UK business development organisation for oil, gas, nuclear and offshore renewables sectors, has celebrated the stars of the industry at its Annual Awards and Dinner. Hosted by TV presenter, Wendy Gibson, the event at the Hardwick Hall Hotel in Sedgefield, County Durham showcased some
Centrica, operator of production licence 405, has completed the drilling of wildcat well 8/10-4 S and appraisal well 8/10-4 A. The wells were drilled about 13 kilometres east of the Ula field in the southern part of the North Sea. Well 8/10-4 S encountered oil in a 55-metre gross column in the Ula f
Deepwater Corrosion Services has appointed ERIKS bv as the exclusive distributor for its I-Rod brand pipe-support products in the Benelux Region, which encompasses Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. ERIKS bv is a major supplier of valves, hoses, seals, plastic piping, instrumentation and a wid
Statoil has exercised options in the current framework agreement with AGR Field Operations for surface management services. The extension has an estimated total value of NOK 60 million over a period of 12 months. This contract has an estimated value of 180 million including remaining options. AGR Fi
Hydrasun, announced it has seen strong growth in both its domestic and international markets over the last year. Chief Executive Bob Drummond announced that for the current year to date there had been a rise in sales of 25% on the previous year meaning the company was forecast achieve turnover of £8
Reference is made to the stock exchange notices dated 18 November 2011 regarding SeaBird Exploration PLC signing a share and purchase agreement with Fugro Norway AS related to Fugro’s acquisition of SeaBird Technologies AS and Seabed Navigation Co Ltd which collectively hold all of the Company’s rig
