Subsea
Ciena: Japan-US Cable Network Completes 200G Test
Ciena Corporation, the network specialist, reported that the Japan-U.S. Cable Network successfully completed a 200G trial over a segment of its network on the U.S. West Coast, highlighting the flexibility and scalability of Ciena’s submarine solution and confirming the viability of 16QAM (quadrature
LongBay SeaPower Plans to Build Large Tidal Lagoon (UK )
LongBay SeaPower, a Devon based company, has unveiled its plans to set up a tidal lagoon worth $4 billion between Minehead and West Quantoxhead, Western Morning News reported. The company announced the plans at yesterday’s tidal power conference hosted by West Somerset Council. The lagoon would be b
GCGG’s Duke Vessel Bags New Seismic Contracts
Gardline CGG’s M/V Duke has been awarded three contracts for 2D seismic survey and geochemical sampling with major companies in Australia and South East Asia. The contracts have a combined duration of approximately 100 days and an estimated value of USD 10 million. Startup is expected around late Ma
SMRU Participates in Post Consent OWF Review
SMRU Marine, along with Fugro EMU, the National Physics Laboratory (NPL) and the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), formed the team which were commissioned to conduct a comprehensive post consent monitoring review of 19 offshore wind farms. The review was commissioned and published by Cefas (the C
OneSubsea Orders Flexible Risers and Jumpers from Airborne Oil & Gas
Airborne Oil & Gas has secured an order for multiple flexible risers and jumpers from OneSubsea™. Applying the Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP) concept, the flexible risers and jumpers will be used for acid stimulation, injecting stimulation fluids into subsea wells. The smooth bore TCP concept is
Maritime Training Centre Amsterdam Opened
After MAAP in the Philippines and Jaheziya in Abu Dhabi, MTC Amsterdam is the third center to become accredited with the support of MTC International. MTC International globally supports safety training centers and their clients, mainly active in offshore, shipping and renewable energy. Centers prof
BOEM Gives Developers Additional Time for SAP and GAP
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published its Final Rule to extend time requirements for submitting a Site Assessment Plan (SAP) or a General Activities Plan (GAP) for renewable energy development on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Effective 30 days after Federal Register publication
Canadian Natural Finds Oil Offshore Ivory Coast
Canadian Natural Resources Limited informed that the Saphir-1XB well has encountered an accumulation of light oil in the deepwater frontier exploration play in Block CI-514 offshore Cote d’Ivoire. The well was drilled by a semi-submersible rig in a water depth of 2,300 meters and reached a total dep
Preparations Made for Casing Installation at Poseidon North-1 Well
At 0600 WST on 17 April 2014, the hole at Poseidon North-1 exploration well was at a depth of 3,820 mRT and preparations were being made to install the 9-5/8″ casing, Karoon Gas informed. Since the 4 April 2014 Poseidon North-1 Progress Report, the cement casing shoe was drilled out and the 12-1/4″
US Coast Guard Commemorates Sinking of RMS Titanic
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard International Ice Patrol reflected on the sinking of the RMS Titanic and the importance of their mission during a ceremony held in New London. The annual ceremony serves as a way to remember and honor those who lost their lives during the Titanic’s maiden voyage, whic
TDW Carries Out Subsea Pipeline Pressure Intervention in Jakarta
T.D. Williamson, Inc. (TDW), a leading supplier of pipeline services and equipment, announced that as a result of a complex subsea pipeline pressure intervention carried out in record time offshore Indonesia, it helped to prevent a major gas supply interruption for millions of residents and business
Providence to Begin 2D Seismic Project at Newgrange
Providence Resources P.l.c., the Irish oil and gas exploration and development company, provided an update on Licensing Option 11/11 (Newgrange). Providence Resources (80%, Operator) and Sosina Exploration (20%) were awarded Newgrange as part of the 2011 Irish Atlantic Margin Licensing Round. The Ne
Fugro to Showcase at OTC in Houston
Fugro will be making a technical presentation during the upcoming Offshore Technology Conference, May 5th – 8th in Houston, TX. The theme of the presentation will be “Life-of-Field”. A variety of timely topics will be covered in a series of brief technical sessions showcasing Fugro’s unique technolo
InterMoor UK Gets New General Manager
InterMoor, an Acteon company, has appointed Duncan Cuthill as general manager of InterMoor Marine Services Ltd in the UK. Cuthill will report directly to Alan Duncan, managing director of InterMoor, and will be responsible for InterMoor Marine Services in the UK and Mediterranean regions. Cuthill ha