Subsea
Top News of the Week of Feb 03 – Feb 09, 2014
1. Gorringe Seamounts to Become New Marine Protected Area At 5000 m high, the Gorringe seamounts, located in the Atlantic, 300 km off the Portuguese shore, are on their way to becoming a new Marine Protected Area, following their nomination by the Portuguese government. Oceana, which has documented
ASV Launches Unmanned Surface Vehicle C-Worker
Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASV) Ltd launch a revolutionary oil field services unmanned surface vehicle. ASV has announced a breakthrough in unmanned oil and gas operations with the introduction of C-Worker. The multi-use offshore unmanned surface vehicle has been developed to conduct subsea positi
Vattenfall Announces EOI for Supply and Installation of Foundations for Horns Rev 3
Vattenfall announced another call for Expression of Interest (EOI), this time for the supply and installation of foundations for the Horns Rev 3 project. The total scope of works includes the manufacturing, transport, supply and installation of foundations. Deadline for expression of interest is Feb
Prysmian Showcases Its Technologies at MEE 2014
Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, will showcase state-of-the-art technologies at MEE 2014, the electrical industry’s largest show in the Middle East, taking place in Dubai from February 11 to 13, 2014 (booth C20, Hall 7). “Middle East Electricity 201
Talisman Gets Consent to Use Island Constructor for Plugging Wells on Gyda Field
The PSA has given Talisman Energy Norge AS consent to use Island Constructor on the Gyda field for plugging wells 2/1-9 A and 2/1-11. The operation is planned to start in February 2014 with a duration of 15 days. Island Constructor is a facility designed for well intervention which is operated by Is
DNV GL Appointed for Independent Certification of South Stream Offshore Pipeline
South Stream Transport has contracted DNV GL for the independent certification of the South Stream Offshore Pipeline. DNV GL will be involved in the design, manufacturing, construction and pre-commissioning of the pipeline in order to issue a Certificate of Conformity, showing that the pipeline comp
Foundations Installed at Humber Gateway OWF
E.ON’s £700 million Humber Gateway offshore wind farm has reached key milestone in its construction programme, including the successful completion of the first phase foundations. Twenty four foundations consisting of a tubular steel monopile have been driven into the seabed, creating the foundation
Cranfield Works to Cut Tidal Energy Costs (UK)
A project between Cranfield University and Sustainable Marine Energy, funded by the Low Carbon KEEP programme, has developed an innovative ‘platform’ designed to dramatically cut the cost and risks of tidal energy projects. The UK’s aging electricity generation infrastructure and reliance on importe
Deltamarin Secures FPSO Design Contract from Bumi Armada
Deltamarin strengthens its position in the offshore oil and gas industry by signing a contract with Bumi Armada, for the basic design of a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit. In November 2013, the Malaysia-based international offshore oilfield services provider, Bumi Armada, ann
KONGSBERG Reports Record Revenues and Strong Cash Flow
The preliminary annual results for KONGSBERG shows operating revenues of MNOK 16 323, up 4.3 per cent from 2012. The cash flow from operating activities came to MNOK 1 983. The figures for Q4 show operating revenues of MNOK 4 475, an EBITDA of MNOK 611 and a cash flow from operations of MNOK 1 [&hel
TLP Submits Application for Development Consent Order of Tidal Lagoon Power Plant
Tidal Lagoon Power Ltd (TLP) took a major step towards realising one of the UK’s most game-changing infrastructure projects: the world’s first tidal lagoon power plant. After three years of feasibility work and impact assessments, TLP submitted its application1 – which runs to 5000 pages – for a Dev
ION’s NarwhalTM Receives 2014 Spotlight on Arctic Technology Award
ION Geophysical Corporation announced that its new NarwhalTM for Ice Management software received a Spotlight on Arctic Technology award, to be presented at the Arctic Technology Conference in Houston on Monday, February 10. The Arctic Technology Conference (ATC) shines the spotlight on the latest i
Forum Energy Technologies Provides 4Q and Full Year 2013 Results
Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. announced fourth quarter 2013 revenue of $394 million compared to $330 million for the fourth quarter 2012. Net income for the fourth quarter was $35 million or $0.36 per diluted share compared to $24 million or $0.26 per diluted share for the prior year period. Inclu
CT Offshore Carries Out Cable Installation at Borkum Riffgrund 1 OWF
The outlook for the coming year of 2014 has become even more promising for CT Offshore A/S just having signed the contract with DONG Energy to carry out the cable installation and burial of inter-array cables at Borkum Riffgrund 1 OWF. This task is going to be the first project in German waters for