Subsea
Technip Nets Intervention Services Contract for Asgard Subsea Compression Stations
Technip was awarded by Statoil a substantial contract for future intervention services on the Asgard Subsea Compression Stations. The award is a call-off of options under the Asgard Subsea Compression Marine Operations contract. Ranking among the largest developments on the Norwegian continental she
Forum Energy Technologies to Supply Eight ROVs to Subsea 7
Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. announced that it received an order from Subsea 7 S.A. to supply eight work-class remotely operated vehicle (ROV) systems. The ROVs will be delivered through late 2014 and 2015. The order comprises two Perry™ XLX Evo 200HP ROVs for Subsea 7’s new-build Heavy Construct
Det norske Identifies Hydrocarbons on Langlitinden Prospect in Barents Sea
Det norske oljeselskap ASA has, as operator for PL 659, from core samples identified hydrocarbon shows in exploration well 7222/11-2 on the Langlitinden prospect in the Barents Sea. Drilling operations are ongoing and final results are thus not yet available. Det norske oljeslskap ASA is operator fo
GDF SUEZ: Production Starts at Amstel Field
GDF SUEZ announces that the Amstel field oil production has started from its newly installed Q13a-A production platform off the Dutch coast. After the acquisition of 50% into the Q13a offshore production licence in 2010, GDF SUEZ Dutch Exploration and Production affiliate – GDF SUEZ E&P Nederland B.
Bulgarian EIA Approved for South Stream Offshore Pipeline
The Bulgarian Ministry of Environment and Water published the approval of the investment proposal for the South Stream Offshore Pipeline. This follows the Supreme Expert Environmental Council’s positive decision on the Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIA Report) of the South Stream Offshore
Mojo Maritime Sponsors Offshore Cable Forum in UK
Mojo Maritime Ltd, lead designers of the revolutionary Hi Flo 4 (HF4) offshore construction vessel, are sponsoring Windpower’s Offshore Cable Forum which is taking place in London from 12-14 February 2014. During the event, Mojo’s Managing Director Richard Parkinson will talk to attendees about the
Drilling Operations Commence on Bamboo-1 Well Offshore Cameroon
Sterling Energy Plc, the AIM listed oil & gas exploration and production company provides update for the Ntem Concession, offshore Cameroon. The operator, Murphy Cameroon Ntem Oil Co. Ltd (“Murphy”), has confirmed that drilling operations have commenced on the Bamboo-1 well using the Ocean Confidenc
Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan Launched
The Minister for Communications, Energy & Natural Resources, Mr Pat Rabbitte, T.D., launched the Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (OREDP) to provide a framework for the sustainable development of Ireland’s offshore renewable energy resources. Speaking at the Ocean Energy Industry Forum in
Trelleborg Awarded Drill Riser Buoyancy Order from HHI in Korea
Trelleborg’s offshore operation has been awarded its first order for drill riser buoyancy modules (DRBM) and riser protection by engineering, procurement, construction and installation contractor, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in Korea. For Trelleborg, a major supplier of offshore buoyancy equipmen
First Buoy Supported Riser System Installed on Guara Lula Project (Brazil)
Balltec has developed and commissioned a pioneering subsea chain tensioning system and tether top connector for the first Buoy Supported Riser (BSR) System installed on the Guará-Lula Project. Balltec took on their largest project to date for the design, manufacture, assembly and testing of 36 tethe
Unique System LLC (USA) to Participate at Underwater Intervention 2014
Unique System LLC (USA), a Unique Maritime Group company, which is one of the world’s leading integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solution providers, announces its participation at Underwater Intervention 2014 to be held at Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, USA from February 11th to 13th, 20
EMGS Begins Daybreak 3D Multi-Client EM Survey in Gulf of Mexico
EMGS will shortly commence acquisition of a 3D multi-client Electromagnetic survey called Daybreak, which covers approximately 1850 km2 in the Alaminos Canyon area, southern US Gulf Mexico. The survey will acquire both DHI resistivity data as well as provide deeper structural imaging data to be inte
Plexus Secures Wintershall 3 Year Contract Renewal for POS-GRIP Wellhead Equipment
Plexus Holdings PLC, the AIM quoted oil and gas engineering services business and owner of the proprietary POS-GRIP® friction-grip method of wellhead engineering, known for its safety, time and cost saving capabilities announces that it has subject to final contract details renewed for a further thr
Viper Subsea Receives Subsea UK Innovation & Technology Award
Viper Subsea has received the prestigious Innovation & Technology Award for its latest product V-LIFE at the Subsea UK Business Awards 2014. The award, which was announced on 5th February at a gala dinner in Aberdeen, further reinforces Viper Subsea’s reputation as a key player in the provision of s