SPE ICoTA European Well Intervention Conference Call for AbstractsJul 11, 2014The SPE ICoTA 20th European Well Intervention Conference is calling on businesses to submit abstracts for this year’s event taking
Ezra to consolidate EMAS Marine into EOCJul 11, 2014Ezra Holdings Limited plans to consolidate its Offshore Support Services division, EMAS Marine, into its associated company, EOC
EMGS signs agreement with A/S Norske Shell for the Barents SeaJul 11, 2014Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) has received a contract from A/S Norske Shell and its partners in PL706 for 3D EM data
World first as subsea training centre launches work class ROV training courseJul 11, 2014The world’s first training course in work class ROV operations delivered by an independent training provider has been launched by
UK and Australian researchers join forces on Climate ChangeJul 11, 2014International collaborative research to develop carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects was furthered with the signing of a
Tekmar demonstrates cable protection innovationsJul 11, 2014Tekmar Energy is holding a series of live events to demonstrate its cable protection systems (CPS), installation techniques and
GAC Group Signs Global Ship Agency Agreement With PGSJul 11, 2014GAC Group has signed a frame agreement for ship agency with Norwegian seismic company Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) for their oil & gas exploration activities globally.
Under the agreement, GAC will provide support for vessels chartered and owned by PGS calling at ports worldwide.
Providence Resources not to drill Spanish Point appraisal well in 2014Jul 10, 2014Providence Resources provides an operational update on activities in FEL 2/04, FEL 4/08 and FEL 1/14, which are all located within
OEG Offshore Group partners with KKR to accelerate further growth of the companyJul 10, 2014OEG Offshore Group ('OEG') has acquired a majority interest in the company by KKR, with the executive management retaining a
Nathan Meehan named 2016 President of the Society of Petroleum EngineersJul 10, 2014The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) has named D. Nathan Meehan, senior executive adviser at Baker Hughes, as 2016
Heerema chooses Kongsberg Maritime to supply K-Sim offshore simulatorJul 10, 2014Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) has selected Kongsberg Maritime’s K-Sim Offshore simulation platform to enhance crane operator training and the safe, efficient implementation of heavy lift operations. With the contract signed on May 21st 2014, delivery of
Applus RTD first to apply augmented reality NDTJul 9, 2014Applus RTD is driving forward an innovative research and development program to incorporate augmented reality systems into its
Aquatic appoints Martin Charles as new regional general managerJul 9, 2014Aquatic Engineering & Construction Ltd, an Acteon company, has appointed Martin Charles as regional general manager, Europe,
Technip awarded renewal of subsea services framework agreement with Statoil, Exxon Mobil & GasscoJul 9, 2014Technip was awarded a new framework agreement by Statoil, Exxon Mobil and Gassco for diving, subsea intervention and repair
Peak acquires Exclusive Licence for MetaPlex® Ultra High Performance Sealing TechnologyJul 9, 2014Peak Well Systems (Peak) has acquired an exclusive worldwide licence from Aberdeen-based Xtreme Well Technology Limited
Technology ‘overcoming offshore challenges’Jul 9, 2014Challenges faced by the oil and gas offshore maintenance sector are being overcome following a breakthrough in technology.
CGG updates its vessel utilization and fleet allocation for the second quarter of 2014Jul 9, 2014The vessel availability rate1 was 94%.This compares to a 93% availability rate in the second quarter of 2013 and a 94% rate in the first
DNV GL to to explore risks at Small Scale LNG BunkeringJul 9, 2014In order to better understand the consequences of an accidental liquefied natural gas (LNG) release, DNV GL has been asked by the industry to initiate a Joint Industry Project (JIP). It will be run in collaboration with E&P companies and LNG market stakeholders.
RDS secures $10m USD FEED contractJul 8, 2014RDS has been awarded a $10m USD contract to carry out front-end engineering design (FEED) work on Statoil’s Johan Sverdrup
Intelligent systems integration central to maximising northern seas investment boostJul 8, 2014Investment in northern seas oil and gas development has risen, with further boosts predicted in the next twelve months.
Ice Class Damen PSV scales new heightsJul 8, 2014Atlantic Towing (USA) has selected newly-designed, ice-strengthened PSV 5000 vessels from Damen Shipyards Group to meet its
Linc Energy to commence underground coal gasification operation in PolandJul 8, 2014Linc Energy Ltd has gained initial approval from the Polish Ministry of the Environment to commence an Underground Coal Gasification
Claxton completes first rigless removal of a stuck bottom hole assembly during slot recovery campaignJul 8, 2014Claxton Engineering Services Ltd, an Acteon company, has completed the first rigless removal of a stuck bottom hole assembly (BHA). The work was completed during a slot recovery operation using an innovative approach at Maersk’s Tyra East field in the Danish sector of the North Sea.
Birns introduces new chamber light magnetic base mountJul 7, 2014BIRNS, Inc. has introduced an innovative new mounting option for its popular lines of Doubly-Safe and General-Area Chamber
