Subsea
TGS to Conduct Two Sampling Studies in Canada and Barents Sea
TGS announces two multi-client geochemical seafloor sampling and seep studies offshore Canada and in the Barents Sea. Sampling locations for both programs were identified using recently acquired multi-client seismic data. The Labrador Sea Sampling 2014 will be collected in partnership with VBPR and
Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon Project Raises Concerns
Industry experts have raised concerns over the £850m Swansea Tidal Lagoon environmental effects. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) said that the project could have an impact on the conservation areas in the Bay, according to Building.co.uk. NRW and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) ad
USA: Florida II Survey Vessel Suitable for Archaeological Research
The Florida II is a survey vessel, but it has the capability to provide much more information than just water depth. The design specifications and specialized equipment it carries make it possible to do many different types of surveys, and suitable for underwater archaeological research. “As part of
Update: Costa Concordia Begins Navigation Towards Genoa
This morning at around 11 am, the Concordia has begun its navigation towards Genoa with an average speed of 2 knots. The arrival in Genoa is planned at the moment between Saturday July 26th and Sunday July 27th. Preliminary activities for Concordia departure maneuvers have begun at 6 am this morning
Elia’s Belgian Offshore Grid Project Gets Authority’s Approval
Elia, Belgium’s high-voltage transmission system operator, has been given a green light for the construction of the Belgian Offshore Grid project. According to the Company’s website, the project for a high-voltage grid in the North Sea involves cooperation with the promoters of future wind farms and
First Oil Flows from Bentara Field, Malaysia
PETRONAS announces that Bentara field in the Balai Cluster Risk Service Contract (RSC) area located offshore Sarawak, has achieved its first oil production on 25 May 2014. The field which is expected to produce more than 1,000 barrels of oil per day is being developed and operated by BC Petroleum Sd
ITF Names John Wishart as New Chairman
Industry Technology Facilitator (ITF),the organisation driving oil and gas technology development and collaboration, has appointed John Wishart as its new chairman with effect from 1st August, 2014. Mr Wishart is group director for Lloyd’s Register Energy and will take on the additional responsibili
SylWin Alpha Jacket and Platform Installed
Dutch offshore companies realised a unique operation in the North Sea. Under the direction of Seaway Heavy Lifting, one of the world’s largest convertor platforms – a ‘power socket at sea’ – is installed to the west of Sylt, the East Frisian Island. Siemens built the SylWin alpha platform. It is so
Pancontinental: Early Mapping Identifies Major Prospects in EL 0037, Off Namibia
Pancontinental Oil and Gas NL advises that the 3D and 2D seismic surveys carried out earlier in 2014 in EL 0037 offshore Namibia are starting to yield very encouraging results. Initial mapping has confirmed at least four main prospects in the 3D area – the Albatross, Gannett, Petrel and Seagull Pros
ABB Reports Order Growth and Stable Revenues in Q2
ABB reported strong order growth, stable revenues and a significant increase in cash from operations for the second quarter of 2014. The lower operational EBITDA margin mainly reflects ongoing project-related challenges in the Power Systems (PS) division. Orders of $10.6 billion were 14 percent high
Port of Hastings Authority Studies Western Port’s Weather and Wave Patterns
The Port of Hastings Development Authority has begun detailed environmental studies of Western Port’s weather and wave patterns. “We are focusing on finding out as much as we can about Western Port and its environs to better inform planning and design decisions about the proposed container port at H
West Africa Exploration Opportunities Motivate COPL
Canadian Overseas Petroleum Limited, the offshore West Africa focused oil exploration and development company, provides corporate and operational update. Highlights As part of COPL’s strategy in West Africa the company is providing an update on some of its activities as it expands its regional footp
Rosneft to Conduct Marine Fauna Monitoring in Northern Sea Route
OAO NK Rosneft will conduct marine fauna monitoring in the Northern Sea Route in 2014. The studies will be organized by the Arctic Research Center, a joint venture of Rosneft and ExxonMobil. The objective of the said studies is collection of data on marine fauna in Rosneft License Areas with a view
Operations for Costa Concordia Departure in Progress
With the arrival of the Porto Santo ferry, operations to disconnect the mooring cables that connect the Concordia to the towers on the shore side are in progress. Preliminary activities for Concordia departure maneuvers have begun at 6 am. Operations are planned to be completed in about 4 hours. The