Official programme released for Biennial industry eventFeb 16, 2016Sand production can be a major challenge for oil and gas operators, causing significant financial losses (running to billions of dollars annually), and causing asset failure with drastic consequences.
OpenLink signed by Switzerland-based energy provider, MET InternationalFeb 16, 2016OpenLink says that MET Group has chosen OpenLink to manage its cross-border, multi-commodity energy trading risk management and REMIT reporting.
New recommendations for novel materials in renewable energyFeb 16, 2016Following the landmark climate accord in Paris, the world is looking to a rapid upscaling of wind and solar energy in the energy mix in the coming decade and beyond. This will only be made possible, says DNV GL, with concomitant developments in materials, including: alternative semiconductor material in photovoltaics (e.g. halide perovskite), new PV module coatings, materials and coatings for the harsh conditions of CSP and thermal energy storage,
Rosneft and BP obtain regulatory approvals to dissolve the German JVFeb 15, 2016Rosneft has obtained the approval to dissolve the Ruhr Oel GmbH (ROG) Joint Venture from the German Federal Ministry of the Economy and Energy (Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie).
Europa Oil & Gas increases offshore Ireland acreageFeb 15, 2016Europa Oil & Gas (Holdings) plc has been awarded a new Licensing Option (the 'LO') in the southern Porcupine Basin, offshore Ireland, as part of phase 1 of the 2015 Atlantic Ireland round.
ESS win prestigious Health & Vitality Communication and Engagement Honours AwardFeb 15, 2016ESS Support Services Worldwide, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has won the prestigious Health & Vitality Communication and Engagement Honours award at the Health & Vitality Honours 2016
Researchers size up North Sea offshore workers’ helicopter escape potentialFeb 15, 2016Research on the size and shape of the North Sea offshore workforce has revealed that some UK workers are larger than average American males and take up more space than earlier data had indicated.
Saipem: Italian High Court decision will have no financial impact on the companyFeb 15, 2016The sixth criminal section of the Italian High Court (Corte di Cassazione) handed down its ruling on Saipem's appeal against the February 2015 sentence of the second criminal section
Heerema awarded Oseberg Vestflanken 2 contract from StatoilFeb 15, 2016Statoil has awarded Heerema the contract for the Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) of the unmanned wellhead platform at Oseberg Vestflanken 2, as well as the transport and installation of the platform. Heerema Fabrication Group (HFG) will carry out the engineering, procurement and construction of the unmanned wellhead platform and Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) will be responsible for the transport and installation of the platform.
Corvus Energy wins Environmental AwardFeb 12, 2016Corvus Energy wins the Environmental Award, sponsored by Nor-Shipping, for its lithium ion battery-based energy storage system at the Annual Offshore Support Journal Conference,
Petrofac secures well management contract in the UKCSFeb 12, 2016SPD Limited, part of the Petrofac Group, has secured a contract from Zennor Petroleum to provide well design and well construction management services, to support the Finlaggan appraisal
Neptune awarded Kitan disconnection contractFeb 12, 2016Neptune has been awarded an air diving services contract by Technip Oceania Pty Ltd (Technip) for the Kitan disconnection project.
CGX Energy declares director resignationFeb 12, 2016CGX Energy Inc. says that the Company has accepted Mr. John Cullen's resignation as director of the Company. Mr. Cullen has resigned to allow him more time to pursue other professional opportunities.
Technip awarded fabrication and installation contracts by Statoil in NorwayFeb 12, 2016Technip was awarded by Statoil ASA two lump sum contracts for infield pipeline construction for the Johan Sverdrup Development and the Oseberg Vestflanken 2 projects.The Johan Sverdrup field is one of the largest oil fields in the North Sea and was discovered late 2011. The first development phase is targeted to be on-stream in 2019.
DONG Energy divests 50% of the Burbo Bank Extension to PKA and the LEGO GroupFeb 12, 2016DONG Energy has signed and completed an agreement to divest 50% of the 258 MW UK offshore wind farm project Burbo Bank Extension to Danish pension provider PKA and KIRKBI A/S, parent
Rockhopper Exploration declares FEED award for surf and flexiblesFeb 12, 2016Rockhopper Exploration plc says that the FEED contract for SURF Transport and Installation has been entered into with Subsea7. In addition, the FEED contract for Flexibles has been
BP Energy Outlook: Transition to a lower carbon futureFeb 12, 2016Despite current weakness in global energy markets and the slowdown in China’s growth, demand for energy will continue to grow over the next 20 years and beyond as the world economy expands and
AGR to help Norway plan its Carbon Capture and Storage systemFeb 12, 2016AGR - a global oil and gas services and software company - has finalised a new two-year framework agreement to act as technical advisors to Norwegian state-owned Gassnova, as the country
OSD develops new series of multipurpose tractor tugsFeb 11, 2016Netherlands-based OSD (Offshore Ship Designers) has designed a new series of high-performance tractor tugs which can be used for a wide range of functions, including escort operations,
ProSep technology selected for Statoil’s Gudrun platformFeb 11, 2016Houston-headquartered ProSep has been awarded a new contract by Statoil. The agreement, which commences in February 2016, will see the company supply its proprietary ProSalt mixer technology
Shell sells its stake in UK North Sea Maclure oil and gas field to Nobel UpstreamFeb 11, 2016Nobel Upstream, the independent UK-based exploration and production company, has signed a sale and purchase agreement to acquire a 7.59 per cent non-operated interest in the Maclure oil
MAN Diesel & Turbo MGT gas turbines consolidate market positionFeb 11, 2016Following a successful market launch, the MGT series of gas turbines is now completing its project references. In the Rehden compressor station operated by GASCADE Gastransport GmbH,
Seanamic expands global umbilical businessFeb 11, 2016Seanamic Group is expanding its global umbilical business with a new Umbilical International facility in Glasgow. Initially it will offer umbilical repair and refurbishment for operators and contractors,
Protea launches wind farm service craneFeb 11, 2016Drawing on over 30 years experience of supplying high quality cranes for offshore applications, Protea has recently unveiled an all new service crane targeted at the offshore wind industry.
