Songa Offshore to cut 200 onshore jobsFeb 3, 2016Songa Offshore SE is now transforming from being largely a projects organization to an optimized operating organization.
GE and Statoil declared winners of open innovation challengeFeb 3, 2016GE and Statoil declared the four winners of their Open Innovation Challenge, designed to utilize crowd sourcing to find solutions that reduce fresh water in shale oil and gas production.
Aker Solutions awarded two MMO contracts from ConocoPhillips in NorwayFeb 3, 2016Aker Solutions' maintenance, modifications and operations (MMO) business in Norway secured two contracts for work at North Sea fields operated by ConocoPhillips. The company received a framework agreement for a fixed period of five years to become ConocoPhillips' main supplier of maintenance and modifications work offshore Norway. The agreement may be extended by up to three years and covers work on all installations at the Ekofisk and Eldfisk fields offshore Norway, starting in February.
BP realigns senior executive teamFeb 2, 2016BP has appointed Lamar McKay to the new position of Deputy Group Chief Executive. McKay, currently chief executive of BP’s Upstream segment and a 35-year veteran of BP, will be based in London and take up the role
Optimarin gets 2016 off to excellent start with 10 system Atlantis Tankers orderFeb 2, 2016Optimarin has consolidated its position within the EX approved ballast water treatment (BWT) segment with a 10 vessel contract from Atlantis Tankers Group and its management arm Armona Denizcilik.
Premier Oil updates on acquisition of E.ON's UK North Sea assetsFeb 2, 2016On 13 January 2016, Premier had agreed to acquire the whole of E.ON's UK North Sea assets for a net consideration of $120 million plus completion adjustments. The proposed acquisition, which will be funded from
Aquatec Group introduces new cathodic protection system at Subsea ExpoFeb 2, 2016Aquatec Group are launching a new cathodic protection system at Subsea Expo 2016. CP guardian is a fully integrated system with closed loop control, which provides both impressed current cathodic protection
Subsea Expo could be a record-breaker despite the industry facing tough timesFeb 2, 2016With only two days to go, Subsea Expo 2016 is set to attract its highest-ever numbers, despite the UK oil and gas industry facing the toughest period in its history.
IMarEST launches campaign to support seafarersFeb 2, 2016The Institute of Marine Engineering Science & Technology (IMarEST) has launched a campaign aimed at supporting seafarers in developing their skills and demonstrating their competencies.
New PFC course cuts safety training time and costsFeb 2, 2016Whilst the current industry climate demands cost savings across all business streams, it is crucial that companies do not compromise safety measures or become complacent when it comes to safety in the workplace.
Statoil awards new helicopter contracts for Bergen and FlorøFeb 2, 2016Statoil awards Bristow Norway contracts for personnel transportation from Bergen and Florø starting on 1 May 2017.The awarded contracts will effectively ensure the safety of our transportation services.
Jersey Oil & Gas implements further cost savings and salary reductionsFeb 2, 2016Jersey Oil & Gas has implemented further cost savings and salary reductions that should enable it to continue operating with its existing cash resources into 2017.
Supportive measures will strengthen industry emergence from downturn, says Oil & Gas UKFeb 1, 2016Welcoming the further measures to boost the UK oil and gas industry announced by the Prime Minister at a meeting with senior industry leaders, Deirdre Michie, Oil & Gas UK's chief executive,
Zero accidents for another year for Energean Oil & Gas offshore GreeceFeb 1, 2016Energean Oil & Gas achieved the maximum level of safety on the Prinos, Kavala offshore oil platforms, on the drilling rig Energean Force and at the onshore processing plant for a third consecutive year,
ScanTech Offshore’s new Heat Exchangers deliver unrivalled performanceFeb 1, 2016ScanTech Offshore can now provide the well test industry with Heat Exchangers that surpass anything that is currently available. With a 5” large bore, 10,000psig and a 20ft ISO high cube frame,
Providence completes initial interpretation of Frontier exploration licenceFeb 1, 2016Providence Resources releases a technical update from the Ruadhan 3D seismic survey. This survey, which was acquired in 2014, covers Frontier Exploration Licence (FEL) 1/14,
Polymer aerogel technology targets oil and gas pipeline applicationsFeb 1, 2016Collaboration between US company Blueshift, the University of Strathclyde and the Oil & Gas Innovation Centre (OGIC) has helped to accelerate the development of a new aerogel product
Saipem awarded new E&C onshore contracts worth approximately €360 millionFeb 1, 2016Saipem has been awarded new E&C onshore contracts for a total amount of approximately €360million. Among the most significant awards was a contract with Ital Gas Storage
ScanTech Offshore’s safety bails improve safety in semi-submersibles and drill shipsFeb 1, 2016ScanTech Offshore can now provide the well test industry with Safety Bails, an innovative ‘controlled failure’ system that improves the safety of semi-submersibles and drill ships to comply with
Petrofac contract for Heerema Fabrication GroupFeb 1, 2016Heerema Fabrication Group (HFG) has been awarded a contract from Petrofac for the Procurement & Construction of the jacket and piles for BorWin3. Petrofac, in a consortium with Siemens, has the full responsibility for the construction and offshore installation of the BorWin3 platform of TenneT, which will house a Siemens HVDC station that converts the alternating current produced by the wind turbines to direct current before transmitting it onshore to the German national grid.
Petrofac and GE support Galloper offshore wind farm to bring clean energy to UKJan 29, 2016Petrofac and GE signed a contract worth over £110 Million to engineer, construct and install a turnkey power system to efficiently connect up to 336 megawatts of clean energy from the Galloper
Ensco names Michael McGuinty senior VP – General Counsel and SecretaryJan 29, 2016Ensco plc says that Michael McGuinty has been named senior vice president - general counsel and secretary effective 1 February 2016. He will be based in London.
MeteoGroup chosen as weather forecasting specialist for Subsea 7 UKCS and Canada operationsJan 29, 2016Subsea 7 has appointed MeteoGroup as its offshore weather forecasting provider for UKCS and Canada operations. Drawing on its extensive experience in the offshore sector,
Det norske and Norsar signs research agreementJan 29, 2016Det norske and Norsar starts a new research collaboration. The purpose of the agreement is to obtain facts that can provide a continuous monitoring of the environment in the northern areas.
