Aker Solutions wins Maintenance and Modifications contract from BP in NorwayNov 27, 2015Aker Solutions won a framework agreement to provide maintenance and modifications services at BP-operated oil and gas fields offshore Norway. The contract has a fixed period of five years valued at as much as NOK 3.2 billion. It also contains options to extend the agreement by as many as four years. The accord starts on December 1, 2015 on expiration of an existing agreement for similar services.
Minesto enters technology partnership with Schottel HydroNov 26, 2015Minesto has entered into a technology partnership with German tidal turbine manufacturer Schottel Hydro. The objective is to supply Minesto with hydrokinetic turbine components in 2016 and 2017.
Maxoil Solutions renew drive for oil and gas production efficiencyNov 26, 2015Investment in an independent holistic production chemistry approach and capabilities is helping to create multi-million pound efficiencies in the North Sea oil and gas sector, according to
Total appoints Gilles Cochevelou as Chief Digital OfficerNov 26, 2015Gilles Cochevelou is appointed Chief Digital Officer of Total. Gilles Cochevelou joined Total in 1994 and has held, successively, the positions of Operations Manager at
Moore Stephens says UK Autumn Statement is light on content for offshore maritime sectorNov 26, 2015International accountant and shipping consultant Moore Stephens says the UK Chancellor’s Autumn Statement 2015 is light on content for the offshore maritime sector, other than an unkind reference
Seatronics activates P.A.N. disrupter subsea with Predator ROV elite systemNov 26, 2015Seatronics has successfully triggered a Percussion Actuated Non-electric (P.A.N.) disrupter subsea, with its Predator Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), whilst maintaining station keeping during
Woodside buys CSD licensesNov 26, 2015After a thorough evaluation the Australian oil company Woodside Petroleum has chosen to buy license to use the Completion String Design (CSD) software from the Stavanger (Norway) based Completion Services.
WCA calls for greater commitment on all low emission technologies ahead of COP21Nov 26, 2015The World Coal Association (WCA) today published its position statement for COP21 ahead of the start of meetings in Paris next week. The WCA strongly supports an effective agreement at COP21
Spain’s TSK standardises on AVEVA Integrated Engineering & DesignNov 26, 2015AVEVA says that Spain’s TSK has selected the AVEVA Integrated Engineering & Design (IE&D) software solution. Initially requiring a 3D design tool, TSK were shown the full benef
Sound Energy reports Badile cost reductionNov 25, 2015Sound Energy is pleased to announce a significant reduction in the estimated cost of the forthcoming Badile exploration well.
ABB Consulting receives prestigious national safety awardNov 25, 2015ABB Consulting and GSK’s Ulverston antibiotics site have jointly won a RoSPA award following the demolition of a redundant section of the pharmaceutical company’s Cumbrian factory.
NTNU and eDrilling to provide students with great training for real-world careersNov 25, 2015The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is Norway's primary institution for educating the future's engineers and scientists, and eDrilling, announced a that eDrilling’s drilling and well
AHC retrofit to Bibby Hydromap fully operational 3 weeks after orderNov 25, 2015In order to fulfill its contractual obligations M/V Bibby Athena had its ROV winch upgraded with Scantrol AHC while in operation. The AHC control system was delivered and tested in only
Exova invests in new Italian laboratoryNov 25, 2015Global testing specialist Exova is expanding its facilities and capabilities in Italy with an investment in a 1.4 million € laboratory in Padova.
Lundin spuds exploration well on the Ørnen prospect in the Barents SeaNov 25, 2015Lundin Petroleum AB says that its wholly owned subsidiary Lundin Norway AS has commenced the drilling of exploration well 7130/4-1, located on the Ornen prospect in the southern Barents Sea.The planned total depth of the well, which will be drilled using the Transocean Artic (mid-water semisub), is approximately 8,628 feet below
Statoil: A tough reality for the industryNov 24, 2015Global challenges and new opportunities in the energy market will create a turning point for the industry, says Statoil CEO Eldar Sætre at the Statoil Autumn Conference.
PA Resources submits application to delist its sharesNov 24, 2015On Friday, 20 November 2015, PA Resources submitted an application to delist its shares from the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange. The application follows the decision by the board
TGS broadband reprocessing to cover the entire offshore Portuguese shelfNov 24, 2015TGS is pleased to announce the broadband reprocessing of 22,847 km 2D seismic offshore Portugal. This project, which utilizes TGS' broadband solution Clari-Fi, is now
Transocean Ltd. Intends to delist from SIX Swiss ExchangeNov 24, 2015Transocean Ltd. Says that it intends to delist its shares from the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX). The company expects the SIX listing authorities to approve its delisting application prior to year-end
Bestobell launches new compact version of cryogenic valve for marineNov 24, 2015Parker Bestobell Marine has launched a new compact version of its innovative Float Isolation Valve (FLIV). The compact FLIV, which is 150mm in diameter and just 600mm high, was developed to
BG Group secures equity in Aphrodite discovery, offshore CyprusNov 24, 2015BG Group has taken a 35% holding in Block 12 offshore Cyprus which includes the Aphrodite gas discovery. This upstream position provides a potential source of gas to Egypt where BG Group holds equity in the two train LNG export facility at Idku as well as LNG offtake rights to lift 3.6 mtpa.
Parkmead Group achieves first gas production from the Diever West gas fieldNov 23, 2015Parkmead says that first commercial gas production has been achieved at the Diever West gas field in the Netherlands. The field was discovered in September 2014 and, under a fast-track
Petrolia begins Haldimand completion programNov 23, 2015Petrolia says that the work aiming to complete the cleaning of the Pétrolia Haldimand well number 4 has begun. The operation should be completed within a couple of days
Entry deadline looming for highly anticipated Offshore Achievement AwardsNov 23, 2015There is just over a week left to enter the 2016 Offshore Achievement Awards, which offers companies and individuals the opportunity to be recognised amongst some of the industry’s
