Research Forecasts Oil and Gas Capex and R&D Spending Boosts in 2018Jan 26, 2018Senior oil and gas sector professionals expect a step change in the industry’s capex, opex and R&D spending levels in 2018, as new research from DNV GL, the technical advisor to the oil and gas industry, confirms confidence in the industry has doubled.
OEG Offshore Delivers Module Contracts to Subsea MarketsJan 26, 2018OEG Offshore (OEG) – which specialises in the design, build and rental of specialist A60 cabins and cargo-carrying units for the offshore oil and gas market, has delivered several high value ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicles) module contracts...
Multi-Million Investment Heralds Launch of New Engineering FirmJan 26, 2018A private-equity backed manufacturing firm has announced the creation of a new engineering services division, following an initial GBP 9.5 million investment that will see dozens of jobs created in the north-east of England.
Fast and Accurate At-Line Elemental AnalysisJan 26, 2018Malvern Panalytical presents Epsilon 4, the new high-performance bench-top analytical tool for the determination of the chemical composition of all kinds of material.
Xodus Adds Experienced EIA Manager to Increase Expertise in the Offshore Energy SectorJan 25, 2018Xodus Group has strengthened its offshore energy and environmental teams with the appointment of Eric Houston as its environmental impact assessment (EIA) manager.
Score Energy Expands Field Services, Technical CapabilitiesJan 25, 2018Scotland-based aero-derivative gas turbine company, Score Energy, has expanded its Field Services division, adding an instrumentation and controls department generating a significant number of jobs.
Evac Group Appoints New President, Offshore and Merchant Vessel BusinessJan 25, 2018Evac Group has appointed Tomas Michelsson as President, Offshore and Merchant vessel business, effective January 8, 2018.
Bright, Shiny, Oxide-Free Welds with PurgExtra®Jan 25, 2018Tubes and pipes made from titanium, stainless steel, chrome/nickel steels are mostly required to be welded in a non-oxidised environment in order to achieve a metallurgically correct, zero colour weld.
EnerMech Powers Ahead with Norwegian Contract WinsJan 25, 2018EnerMech has won contracts to provide control and certification services to two of Norway’s leading power generating companies.
Hempel Launches New Hull Performance System SHAPEJan 25, 2018In response to the global shipping industry’s continuing focus on fuel efficiency, worldwide coatings manufacturer Hempel has launched its new Systems for Hull and Propeller Efficiency (SHAPE).
PARAT Halvorsen to Target UK Energy Market and Showcase Green Boiler TechnologyJan 25, 2018PARAT Halvorsen AS, Norwegian supplier of steam and heat energy systems for land-based industries, shipping and offshore applications, will demonstrate its innovative technology at this year’s prestigious All-Energy Exhibition 2018...
PG Flow Solutions Awarded OSV UpgradeJan 25, 2018Brazilian company Wilson Sons Ultratug Offshore has awarded PG Flow Solutions a contract to supply equipment for recovered oil services for an offshore support vessel (OSV) returning to market after lay-up.
Total Reinforces Its Position In Deepwater Gulf of Mexico by Entering the Anchor DiscoveryJan 25, 2018Total has signed an agreement with Samson in order to acquire Samson Offshore Anchor, LLC, which holds a 12.5% interest in four blocks covering the Anchor discovery, one of the most significant recent discoveries in the Gulf of Mexico...
Mark Tool and Elite Elastomers Form MTE Joint VentureJan 25, 2018Mark Tool and Elite Elastomers have entered into a joint venture focused on the research, development and end-use application for complete elastomeric subsea high temperature thermal insulation systems.
Technology Centre to Tackle Key Challenges and Invest Millions with 2018 “Calls for Ideas”Jan 25, 2018The Oil & Gas Technology Centre plans to launch 10 “Calls for Ideas” in 2018, as it ramps up its efforts and invests millions to tackle key industry challenges.
Turck Takes Over Industry Cloud Software from Beck IPCJan 24, 2018Turck has acquired the cloud software of IoT specialists Beck IPC as part of a technology buyout. The fully developed software solution provides the foundation for the development of the in-house industrial cloud solutions...
Teledyne Oil & Gas Releases CAN Bus Active Flying Lead ConfigurationsJan 24, 2018Teledyne Oil & Gas has added the CAN bus communication protocol to its Active Flying Lead product family. The subsea oil and gas industry has standardised to “fault tolerant” CAN bus communications for sensors and other subsea controls.
Heerema Fabrication Group Awarded EPCI Contract by Tulip OilJan 24, 2018Tulip Oil Netherlands Offshore B.V. has awarded Heerema Fabrication Group (HFG) an Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) contract for the Q10-A unmanned offshore platform.
Altus Intervention Enhances Coiled Tubing Service CapabilityJan 24, 2018Altus Intervention, provider of well intervention services to the oil and gas industry, has enhanced its coiled tubing capability through the acquisition of a package of Thru-tubing products and services...
ABB Completes the Tallest E-Houses on a Floating LNG FacilityJan 24, 2018With a height of a five-story building, the world’s tallest, single lift prefabricated electrical structures – or e-houses – for offshore use are being installed on a floating liquefied natural gas facility (FLNG).
Inmarsat Adapts Fleet Xpress for Offshore Support VesselsJan 24, 2018Inmarsat has launched a new set of Fleet Xpress plans designed specifically to meet the technical and commercial requirements of offshore support vessels (OSVs).
Bilfinger Industrial Services and Bilfinger Industrial Automation Services MergeJan 24, 2018Global engineering and industrial services business Bilfinger has created a new GBP 140 million turnover business after merging two of its core UK businesses.
Smart Torque Tool Advances an All-Electric FutureJan 24, 2018A breakthrough in electric torque tool technology is set to further advance the capability of electric underwater robotic vehicles. A new lightweight electric torque tool is being launched globally in a collaboration agreement...
Digitalisation is Key to Operational Excellence, But Pace of Innovation Could Challenge AdoptionJan 24, 2018The second instalment of Petrotechnics’ Operational Excellence Index (OEI) has revealed companies in hazardous industries are embracing digital transformation as a means of achieving Operational Excellence (OE), but the...
