Subsea
TGS Hit with USD 39 Mln Government Compensation Claim
TGS has been notified by the Norwegian Government of a compensation claim worth up to NOK 326 million (USD 39 million). According to the TGS’ statement, the claim is for the Government’s alleged tax losses arising from tax benefits received by Skeie Energy AS (later known as E&P Holding AS) in conne
Technip and FMC Technologies Merge into TechnipFMC
Two industry giants, Technip and FMC Technologies, have informed that the companies will combine to create a global leader in oil and gas called TechnipFMC. The combined company would have an equity value of $13 billion based on pre-announcement share prices. Technip and FMC Technologies have entere
Technip Extends NorSea Group Framework Agreement
NorSea Group (NSG) has signed a renewed framework agreement for the delivery of base and port services to Technip Norge. The framework agreement, originally entered into in 2009, has now been extended until the end of 2018, with an option of 2 x 1 years. The services covered by the agreement include
Surveys for Subsea Section of Nord Stream 2 Completed
Gazprom informed that, as of today, geophysical surveys have been completed for the subsea section of Nord Stream 2 and geotechnical investigations are underway. Reportedly, detailed surveying is planned to be conducted along the pipeline route in the near future. The design of the subsea section an
Shah Deniz 2 Subsea Construction Vessel Launched in Azerbaijan
The Shah Deniz consortium informed that the subsea construction vessel (SCV) “Khankendi” re-floated into the Caspian Sea at the Baku Shipyard quay. The vessel has been specifically designed and built to install the subsea structures of the giant Shah Deniz Stage 2 gas development project. This follo
PHOTO: Touchdown for Culzean Wellhead Platform Jacket
A 114 meters long Culzean wellhead platform jacket has reached its destination and it’s now fixed to the seabed by 12 skirt piles driven 45 meters deep, Maersk Oil informed on Wednesday. The jacket left the Heerema’s Vlissingen yard mid-April set for the Central North Sea some 250 kilometres east of
MG3 Expands Fleet
MG3, a geoscience survey specialist, has acquired the DP2 vessel MV Ocean Spirit complete with geotechnical site investigation equipment spread. MG3 took delivery of the multirole DP2 vessel Ocean Spirit (formerly MV Highland Spirit) which will be the latest addition to the DP fleet offered by MG3 t
Dolphin Secures Seismic Job Off Romania
A 3D seismic vessel Polar Marquis has kicked off a survey in the Black Sea, Dolphin Geophysical informed through its social media on Monday. The 119 meters long vessel, capable of deploying 16 streamers, is owned and managed by a Norwegian company GC Rieber. In addition to Polar Marquis, Dolphin had
Heerema Marine Contractors Names New CCO
Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) has appointed Harke Jan Meek in the position of chief commercial officer (CCO) as per June 1, 2016. In this capacity Harke Jan Meek will be member of the HMC board and be responsible for the commercial and technology departments. Meek was appointed senior vice presid
DONG Hires Clinton for Hornsea Project Three Survey
Sweden-based Clinton Marine Survey will conduct geophysical scope of work for DONG Energy’s Hornsea Project Three wind farm. The area, is approximately 760 km² and is up to 150km offshore. Clinton Marine Survey’s CEO, Martin Wikmar, said: “This is the right step in our long term plan and also a high
TAP Construction Kicks Off
Construction works of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) start today at the official launching ceremony in Thessaloniki, Greece, hosted by Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras. TAP will be an 870 km long gas pipeline running from Komotini in Greece to Puglia in Italy, via Albania. It will be used to t
N-Sea, DOF Subsea Team Up on SAT Diving Services
N-Sea and DOF Subsea have entered into a two-year cooperation agreement to provide an integrated saturation (SAT) dive service. Through the agreement DOF Subsea will provide the dive support vessel Skandi Achiever, whilst N-Sea will provide saturation diving resources. Project management, engineerin
Total Inaugurates Laggan-Tormore Project
Total has held official inauguration ceremony of the Laggan-Tormore fields on Monday in UK. The inauguration was held at the Shetland Gas Plant in the presence of government and industry partners including Amber Rudd MP, the UK Government secretary of state for energy and climate change and Patrick
Romica Boosts Management with Triple Appointment
UK subsea winch manufacturer Romica has appointed three new senior managers to strengthen its services in the marine and offshore industry. Romica’s team has now been bolstered by the arrival of technical director, Sarah Turner, North East and Scotland business development manager Iain Fullerton and