Subsea
Numbers for Seawork 2014 Increase (UK)
Following its strongest performance to date in its 16-year history, Seawork International, the commercial marine exhibition and conference, will encompass more stands, more facilities and more opportunities than ever before, when it opens for its three - day run on Tuesday 10 June, 2014. With year-
DSTO and Thales Australia Form New Strategic Alliance
The Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) and Thales Australia have signed a strategic alliance to collaborate on a number of research programs aimed at strengthening Defence capability. The new alliance focuses on research and development of armaments, underwater systems and land syste
Tangiers Terminates Farm-Out Agreement with CWH Resources in Australia
Tangiers Petroleum Limited (Tangiers) advises that it has terminated its Farm-out Agreement with CWH Resources Limited in relation to the offshore permits WA-442-P and NT/P81 (Permits) located in the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf, northern Australia. Tangiers terminated the agreement because CWH did not mee
OERA Invites EOI for Assessment of Economic Value of Tidal Industry
OERA is inviting submissions of Expressions of Interest (EOI) as a first step, followed by a request for detailed proposals from qualified applicants – to provide a comprehensive assessment of the value proposition and potential economic value of tidal power development to Nova Scotia, the Atlantic
TGS Releases Q3 Update and Revised Full-Year Revenue Guidance
Based on a review of the investment plans for the remainder of the year, TGS expects total investments for 2013 of between USD 400 – 440 million with a pre-funding ratio near the lower end of the previously guided range of 40% – 50%. As a result of the revised investment plan, net revenues for [&hel
Chevron Makes Changes to Its Executive Team
Chevron Corporation today announced that it is making three key appointments to its executive team and realigning its existing technology and services organizations. Effective Jan. 1, 2014, Jay Johnson becomes senior vice president, Upstream, and Joe Geagea becomes senior vice president, Technology,
Bluefin Robotics Acquires SeeByte (UK)
Bluefin Robotics, a leading provider of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), announced today that it has acquired SeeByte, Ltd., a leading provider of autonomous platform software that enhances the user experience and the capabilities of underwater sensors, vehicles and systems. SeeByte, headquart
Kvaerner Strengthens Russian Presence
Kvaerner strengthens its presence in Russia by opening an office in Moscow. “We are excited by the opportunities in the Russian Sub-arctic and Arctic regions. Establishing a permanent presence in Moscow is important in order to build competence and execute new projects in Russian markets”, says Jan
Fugro Opens Expanded Soils Testing Laboratory, UK
Today marks the official opening of Fugro’s expanded soils testing laboratory at the Group’s UK headquarters in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, by The Mayor of Wallingford, Councillor Bernard Stone. An investment of over £1 million has been made in increasing the capacity and in state-of-the-art equipment
Tekmar Finishes German Windfarm Project
Tekmar Energy, a company which deals with cable protection for the offshore wind industry, has successfully completed work on a pioneering 80-turbine windfarm in the German North Sea. The company has supplied bespoke coverings for the inter-array cables designed by JDR for the flagship Meerwind proj
South Essex Sewerage District Seeks Permit to Place Underwater Pipelines in Salem Harbor
The South Essex Sewerage District is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District to conduct work in waters of the United States in conjunction with placing pipelines underneath the waters of Salem Harbor in Salem, Mass. The South Essex Sewerage District is seeking ap
Subsea 7 Announces Share Repurchase Programme
Subsea 7 S.A. announced that as part of the Company’s continued focus on capital discipline, the Board has authorised a share repurchase programme of up to US$200 million. The share repurchase is to be carried out over the next twelve months, and the repurchased shares will be held in treasury. The
Merete Helene Eldrup Joins Ramboll’s Board of Directors
Merete Helene Eldrup has joined the Board of Directors of Ramboll Group A/S. Merete Helene Eldrup, who holds a Master’s degree in Economics, is the Managing Director of TV2 Danmark A/S. Now she joins the Ramboll’s Board of Directors. She is also Vice Chairman of the board of Gyldendal A/S and member
UK: Seabed Geosolutions Secures OBN Seismic Contract from Total
Seabed Geosolutions has secured a two year contract with Total E&P for its Ocean Bottom Node seismic data acquisition technology. The contract utilises a ‘call-out’ mechanism for each acquisition survey with the option to extend the contract for an additional 24 months. The initial work programme co