World Standard Weld Purge Monitor®Feb 24, 2017To ensure non-oxidised, zero colour welds are achieved when welding metals such as stainless, duplex and chrome steels, titanium and nickel alloys, a Weld Purge Monitor® (oxygen monitor)...
ExxonMobil Announces 2016 ReservesFeb 23, 2017Exxon Mobil Corporation has announced proved reserves were 20 billion oil-equivalent barrels at year-end 2016, inclusive of a net reduction of 3.3 billion oil-equivalent barrels from 2015.
Cairn Management ChangesFeb 23, 2017Cairn has announced the appointment of Eric Hathon as Director of Exploration. Dr Hathon, who has more than 25 years experience in the international oil and gas industry, will join Cairn from...
New Appointments for DNV GL as Signs of Confidence Return to North SeaFeb 23, 2017DNV GL, the multinational provider of risk management services, is further developing its consultancy services to address key industry challenges such as enhancing safety, efficiency and performance.
Building the Ship of the FutureFeb 23, 2017Sounds like a tall order, but that’s where the industry is headed. Experts like DNV GL and Rolls Royce concur: Technologies available today will combine with those just around the corner to enable...
iSURVEY Secures Rig Positioning and Surveying Contract with ShellFeb 23, 2017iSURVEY has secured a non exclusive call-off contract with Shell UK Ltd, Shell NAM, Norske Shell and Shell E&P Ireland for the provision of rig positioning and surveying services.
Rovco Dives into International WatersFeb 23, 2017UK-based start-up Rovco has taken its firsts steps into international waters and made significant progress towards growing its global footprint following the completion of two subsea survey contracts...
Flameless Venting for Gas Explosions with ATEX ApprovalFeb 23, 2017Explosion protection for gas applications can now be performed through flameless pressure relief offered by REMBE GmbH Safety + Control.
UK Subsea Tech Experts Reach Semi-Finals in Global XPRIZE CompetitionFeb 23, 2017A multi-skilled team of north east-based subsea engineering experts representing the UK has advanced to the semi-finals in the USD 7 million Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE...
First Subsea Pipeline Recovery Tool for Tex-Mex PipelineFeb 22, 2017Allseas has awarded First Subsea a contract to supply a 42-inch Ballgrab Pipeline Recovery Tool (PRT) for the Sur de Texas-Tuxpan pipeline project...
Craig International Signs Global Agreement with ShellFeb 22, 2017Craig International has signed a global agreement with energy major Shell to provide services for equipment stock resale.
ABS Issues Industry’s First Cyber Safety NotationFeb 22, 2017ABS, provider of classification and technical services to the marine and offshore industries, has issued its first notation for the
ABS Guide for Cybersecurity Implementation for the Marine and Offshore Industries.
Global Agency Agreement for PLEM Autonomous Shutdown Valve TechnologyFeb 22, 2017Mooring and offloading specialist, Offspring International (OIL), has announced an exclusive worldwide agency agreement with valve actuator and control systems supplier, Paladon Systems...
Prysmian to Provide Submarine Power Cable Links for Offshore Wind Farms in FranceFeb 22, 2017Prysmian has been awarded a contract worth more than EUR 300 million with Réseau de Transport d’Électricité (RTE) to develop submarine cable links to connect...
BP Group Chief Executive Bob Dudley to Lead Opening Plenary at SPE Offshore Europe 2017Feb 22, 2017BP group chief executive Bob Dudley will underline the value of the North Sea in the oil major’s global portfolio when he leads the opening plenary session at SPE Offshore Europe 2017...
Fugro Discovery to Commence Frontier Seeps Survey Offshore KenyaFeb 22, 2017Fugro has been awarded a contract by Shell/BG Kenya for the execution of a seabed survey to detect natural leakages of hydrocarbons.
WorkFace Planning and ConstructSim Deliver Cost Reduction to Houston RefineryFeb 22, 2017In November 2014, a Houston-based refinery engaged Insight-WFP to implement advanced work packaging and deliver a stable construction environment...
Pharos Offshore Adds New TROV to FleetFeb 22, 2017Pharos Offshore has recently completed the development and enhancement of a 2,500-metre rated SMD-built tracked (or free-flying) jet trencher...
Airswift Eyes Growth with Senior HiresFeb 22, 2017Airswift, the global workforce solutions provider for the energy, process and infrastructure sectors, has hired Craig Slater and Richard Clay to support its global growth.
Total Tubular Management Firm Signs New Long-Term ContractsFeb 22, 2017Total tubular management company, RAMCO, has signed off on four contracts totalling more than GBP 35million to deliver services throughout the globe.
CGG Wins Multi-Year Dedicated Centre Contract for Brunei Shell PetroleumFeb 22, 2017CGG has announced that it has been awarded a contract by Brunei Shell Petroleum to operate a dedicated processing centre (DPC) at its Seria office in Brunei Darussalam.
Atlas Copco Rental Supplies Nitrogen to Inert Dangerous Levels of Hydrogen SulphideFeb 21, 2017During a scheduled loading of sour crude, Atlas Copco Rental was called to action to supply nitrogen that would inert the H
2S prior to entering any type of control device.
Airing New Technologies to Save Costs in the Energy IndustryFeb 21, 2017Pioneering cost-cutting technology for the pipeline industry is being hatched by a Norfolk company drawing on half a century of experience in the specialist sector.
Shell Launches LNG OutlookFeb 21, 2017Global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) reached 265 million tonnes (MT) in 2016 – enough to supply power to around 500 million homes a year.