Subsea
Mainstream Gets Funds for Seabed Survey (Ireland)
Mainstream Renewable Power has been awarded funding of €1.4 million by the European Commission to cover half the costs of conducting a survey of the seabed in the Irish Sea to investigate the best route for the cable which will transport electricity from wind farms in Ireland to the UK’s National Gr
Gardline Embarks on Offshore Projects across Three Continents
Gardline Geosciences Limited, part of Gardline Marine Sciences Limited, have headed south this winter, embarking on several significant offshore geotechnical projects across three continents. The award of these contracts across the southern hemisphere highlights Gardline Geosciences global geotechni
Ceona Receives DNV Certifications
SURF and subsea construction contractor Ceona has received ISO 9001:2008, 14001:2004 and BS-OHSAS 18001:2007 certifications from DNV for the provision of project management, engineering, procurement and management services to the oil and gas industry. Dave Munro, VP HSEQ at Ceona, commented: “Ceona
UMC Energy: 37 Pct of 2D Seismic Program Completed
UMC Energy updates shareholders on the progress of the 3000 line kilometre 2D seismic acquisition program over the offshore Petroleum Prospecting Licences (PPL), PPL374 and PPL375, held 100% by Gini Energy Ltd (“Gini”). UMC Energy holds a 30% interest in Gini, with CNOOC Ltd holding a 70% interest.
NLI Subsea Reports Company Growth
NLI Subsea is experiencing growth and welcomes 2014 with increasing order books. CEO Egil Solheim believes the positive trend is a result of its long-term focus on building expertise. “The industry makes ever greater demands on expertise and especially within subsea. NLI Subsea’s ambition is to be t
New Subsea Compressor Testing Facility Lifted into Place
Aibel has built a new Kårstø testing facility for Statoil which is designed to test subsea compressors. This week the pilot compressor was hoisted into place in the test pool. “Yes, it was lifted into place on Tuesday morning. It weighs 265 tons, and represents an important milestone for the project
Petrobras Makes Discovery in Moita Bonita Area
Petrobras announces that the first extension well 3-BRSA-1194-SES (3-SES-178) drilled in the Moita Bonita area, on concession BM-SEAL-10, has confirmed the extension of the gas and light oil discovery, as released to the market on August 24, 2012. The well, known as Moita Bonita -1, is located in ul
NOAA: Fish Farming Possible with Proper Safeguards
Specific types of fish farming can be accomplished with minimal or no harm to the coastal ocean environment as long as proper planning and safeguards are in place, according to a new report from researchers at NOAA’s National Ocean Service. The study, led by scientists at National Ocean Service’s Na
Dolphin Starts 2D Seismic Survey Off Namibia for Chariot
Chariot Oil & Gas Limited announces that it has commenced a 2D seismic survey in Southern Block 2714B offshore Namibia, which was re-awarded to the Company in June 2013 (Chariot 85%, Operator, with NAMCOR and Quiver Oil holding a 10% and 5% carried interest respectively). The Company has contracted
Kongsberg: K-Sim DP Receives DNV’s Class A Certification
The latest version of K-Sim DP, a Dynamic Positioning (DP) Manoeuvring simulator from Kongsberg Maritime, has received the prestigious Class A Certification from Det Norske Veritas (DNV). This makes it compliant with the highest DNV standard for DP simulators according to Standard of Certification o
Vroon’s VOS Satisfaction to Work on HelWin 2 Project
Vroon Offshore Services BV announces that VOS Satisfaction, a DP1/4PM subsea‑support vessel, is to work on TenneT’s HelWin 2 project. The vessel will be employed on the second phase of the marine UXO survey programme. Related: MMT Performs Stage II in UXO Survey for Tennet Offshore [mappress] Press
GeoSea Bags Offshore Wind Energy Contracts
DEME’s marine engineering specialist GeoSea has been awarded major offshore wind energy contracts. GeoSea secured a new EPCI contract for the design, supply and installation of the foundations and another contract for the installation of 15 wind turbines for the Kentish Flats Extension Offshore Wind
Prysmian Secures Funds for European R&D Programmes
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Prysmian Group announce the finalisation of a €100 million loan to fund the European research and development (R&D) programmes of the group, world leader in the energy and telecom cables and systems industry, over the period 2013-2016. The loan represents about
Carnegie Starts Offshore Foundation Installation
Carnegie Wave Energy Limited announces the commencement of offshore foundation installation activities. The foundation installation vessel is now on site and installation activities are underway. Vessel owner and operator Fugro Seacore (Australia) mobilised the vessel last week which was then towed