Subsea
Alpha Petroleum files Wenlock decommissioning plans
Alpha Petroleum has filed its draft decommissioning programme for the Wenlock field platform located off the UK to the country’s authorities.
Robotics tech player Vaarst officially launched
Tech spin-off of subsea player Rovco, Vaarst, was formally launched today, saying it aims to revolutionise the offshore robotics sector. Vaarst said it will leverage intelligent data flows for smart asset management to create an energy-efficient and more sustainable future. The business’ technology
UK pledges not to leave oil & gas workers behind as landmark North Sea transition deal is agreed
The UK gov’t has pledged that oil & gas workers and the supply chain will not be left behind in transition to low carbon future as North Sea Transition Deal is agreed.
Watch: TechnipFMC Karish riser ops
Subsea giant TechnipFMC has completed the wet store installation of three steel lazy wave risers for Energean’s Karish and Tanin development project offshore Israel. The pipelay vessel Deep Blue executed the project, mobisling from Limassol Port in Cyprus, after delivering the risers from TechnipFMC
GC Rieber hands over Polar Queen
Norwegian offshore vessels owner GC Rieber said Tuesday it has delivered the IMR / Walk-to-Work vessel Polar Queen to its new owner, following the sale agreement in February this year. According to GC Rieber, the sale to an undisclosed buyer will see the vessel, built at Freire Shipyard in 2011, lea
Green Minerals inks deal with OSI; Lists on Euronext Growth Oslo
Green Minerals, a subsidiary of SeaBird Exploration has signed a letter of intent with a consortium led by Oil States Industries (OSI) to collaborate on a FEED study for a turnkey harsh environment deep sea mining system (HEDSMS) against a long term contract for exclusive use within Norwegian jurisd
SES delivers for Strohm
Subsea Energy Solutions (SES) has completed three projects for thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) specialist Strohm, formerly Airborne Oil and Gas. For the projects, the UK-based SES provided a complete equipment package including its patented SUB-VBR Vertebrae Bend Restrictors and SUB-BALLAST-TCP B
Reach Subsea scores more work
Norwegian contractor Reach Subsea has alone, and together with its Swedish partner MMT, secured several contracts and call-offs under frame agreements. The company said Tuesday it now has approximately 800 project days in the bag for 2021 execution, compared with the 550 days announced in our 4Q 202
Drilling stops on Wintershall Dea field after serious rig incident
An investigation has been launched following a serious incident on the West Mira rig, which happened while the rig was working for Wintershall Dea.
Baker Hughes, Horisont team up for Barents Sea carbon capture project
Oilfield services major Baker Hughes and carbontech startup Horisont Energi have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the Polaris carbon storage project in the Barents Sea, off the northern coast of Norway.
Kongsberg rolls out new ultra deepwater SSBL positioning tool
Kongsberg Maritime has launched the HiPAP 602 ultra deepwater SSBL positioning tool, designed specifically to provide extreme range (up to 7,000 metres) and accuracy for positioning ROVs and AUVs, and to operate as a DP reference. The HiPAP 602 shares its modular construction principles with its sis
Saipem nets new deal with Qatargas worth over $1 billion
Saipem has received from Qatargas a letter of award worth over $1 billion related to the North Field Production Sustainability Pipelines Project.
Neptune Energy streamlines Duva subsea trees setup
Neptune Energy has recently set up four enhanced horizontal subsea tree systems (EHXT) for the Duva subsea tie-back development project in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea in a standalone operation with a vessel. Being the first for Neptune Energy, the installation was carried by Solstad’s vess
James Fisher new subsea unit to drive energy transition
Marine services provider James Fisher said Monday it has launched James Fisher Subtech, a new brand which sees consolidation of the group’s capabilities into a comprehensive solutions provider. The move will bring together James Fisher Marine Services and Subtech to support oil and gas majors, renew