Subsea
Nemo Link Goes Live
Belgian and British transmission system operators, Elia and National Grid, have started the commercial exploitation of the first subsea interconnector between Belgium and the UK – the Nemo Link. Energy exchanges have started with an average of 773 MW to be exchanged and a total amount of 18,559 MWh
Proserv Upgrades Subsea Control Modules for Talos Energy
Proserv’s Subsea Controls business unit has delivered the fifth and sixth upgraded subsea control modules (SCM), including the master control station (MCS) and subsea distribution unit, to Talos Energy. The Houston based firm contracted Proserv to upgrade six existing original equipment manufacturer
3D Oil Submits Dorrigo Survey Proposal to NOPSEMA
3D Oil has submitted a proposal to National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) to undertake the Dorrigo 3D seismic survey. The Dorrigo survey is located in the Otway Basin within exploration permit T/49P which lies adjacent to Tasmania. Water depths in the sur
Saipem Clinches Blue Whale Deal from ExxonMobil Off Vietnam
Saipem’s XSIGHT division has secured a new onshore-offshore FEED contract for the Ca Voi Xanh (Blue Whale) project by ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Vietnam Limited (EMEPVL) and its joint venture partners PetroVietnam and PetroVietnam Exploration Production Corporation. The project encompasse
New Iceland Subsea Cable in Preparation
The Telecommunication Fund of Iceland and Farice, the operator of two submarine cables to Iceland, have signed a Desk Top Study (DTS) work agreement. The DTS work involves selecting landing sites for a new submarine cable to Europe as well as project management for a seabed survey expected to take p
EMGS Sees More Red Ink
Norwegian geophysical services company EMGS has slipped deeper into the red when compared to fourth-quarter 2017, despite revenues growth of some 24 percent. The Oslo-listed company reported net loss for the quarter ended December 31, 2018 of $7.1 million or 5 cents per share, versus loss of $6.2 mi
Okeanus Adds CSA Flotation Modules to Its Portfolio
Okeanus Science & Technology and Continental Shelf Associates (CSA) today announced an exclusive rental and sales distribution agreement for CSA’s patented FlexSEA modular flotation system. The FlexSEA flotation system was developed by CSA to address the demand for deep water flotation modules that
TechnipFMC Scoops Up Lundin iEPCI Contract
TechnipFMC has been awarded an integrated engineering, procurement, construction and installation (iEPCI) contract from Lundin Norway for the Luno II and Rolvsnes development in the North Sea. The contract, said to be worth between $250 million and $500 million, covers the delivery and installation
UTM Consultants Welcomes ROV Business Manager
Cornwall-based marine recruitment specialist UTM Consultants has appointed William Best as a new business manager. The appointment follows the recent opening of a new office in Bristol where he will be based. Best will head up the ROV, Autonomous Vehicles & Inspection business line of UTM Consultant
STR Australia Adds Technical Ops Manager
Subsea Technology & Rentals (STR) has appointed Steve Harris as technical operations manager – Australia. This comes following expansion into the region and appointment of Jason French as business development director – Asia Pacific, in September 2018, and also increase in customer enquiries and dem
Infinera Adds New Board Member
Infinera has appointed Greg Dougherty to its board of directors, effective immediately. “We are pleased to welcome an executive of Greg’s caliber to our board of directors,” said Kambiz Hooshmand, Infinera chairman of the board. “Greg’s deep industry knowledge and expertise will be invaluable as we
UDS’ Diving Vessel Picasso En Route to West Africa
Ultra Deep Solutions’ diving support and construction vessel Picasso is heading over to West Africa to start a long subsea program. According to UDS’ latest social media update, the vessel left Middle East and it’s on its way to West Africa. “We at UDS would like to thank the various oil and gas maj
MDL Deploys 150Te Tensioner in Nigeria
Maritime Developments (MDL) has proven the complete portability of its flex-lay equipment design with a recently completed project in West Africa. The newest and largest pipelay tensioner in the company’s rental fleet, the MDL TTS-4/375 Series Tensioner was used for installation of oil offloading li
Rovco and Global Marine Group Bring New IRM Solutions to Market
Rovco has formed an invested partnership with Global Marine Group (GMG) to bring intelligent inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM) solutions to the global offshore market. GMG, made up of three business units – Global Offshore, CWind and Global Marine – has secured a 13.8% share in the Bristol an