ABS Approval Advances Tension Leg Platform ConceptDec 27, 2017ABS, provider of classification and technical services to the global offshore industry, granted approval in principle (AIP) for a Tension Leg Platform (DSTLP500) design developed by Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. (DSIC).
Wärtsilä’s Energy Storage Solution for North Sea Giant Reduces Costs and EmissionsDec 22, 2017The technology group Wärtsilä has agreed to retrofit the world’s first energy storage solution on board a large offshore supply vessel. The
North Sea Giant, one of the world’s largest and most advanced...
ABS Awards AIP for Innovative LNG Power VesselDec 22, 2017ABS, provider of classification and technical services to the marine and offshore industries, has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd., for its LNG Power Vessel.
Wison Delivers World’s First Barge-Based FSRU to ExmarDec 22, 2017Wison Offshore & Marine has announced that the company has completed final delivery of the world’s first barge-based floating LNG storage and re-gasification unit (FSRU) to Belgian company Exmar...
Newbuilding Contract for 79,500 Cubic Metre LPG CarriersDec 22, 2017EXMAR has entered into an agreement with Statoil ASA from Norway on two environment-friendly Newbuilding 79,500 m
3 gas carriers to transport LPG...
Contract for Nord Stream 2 Export Gas Pipeline FacilitiesDec 22, 2017The Swiss operating company Nord Stream 2 AG and Kvaerner have signed a contract for delivery of onshore facilities for a new Russian gas export pipeline.
Wärtsilä Strengthens its Service Activity with the Acquisition of Trident B.V.Dec 22, 2017The technology group Wärtsilä strengthens its service offering by acquiring Trident B.V., a Netherland based company specialised in underwater ship maintenance, inspection, and repair services.
Tendeka Manager Selected for SPE Distinguished Lecturer ProgramDec 22, 2017Tendeka’s Subsurface Engineering Manager Ismarullizam Mohd Ismail has been selected as a SPE Distinguished Lecturer to present on Autonomous Inflow Control Devices (AICD).
Transocean Ltd. Announces 22-Well Contract for Harsh Environment Semisubmersible Transocean SpitsbergenDec 22, 2017Transocean Ltd. has announced that the harsh environment semisubmersible
Transocean Spitsbergen was awarded a 22-well contract with an estimated duration of 33 months; plus two...
EnerMech Acquires MInteg Integrity and Inspection SpecialistDec 22, 2017Engineering services group EnerMech has taken a majority stake in Aberdeen-based maintenance, inspection and integrity specialist MInteg Ltd.
Rolls-Royce and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines to Work Together to Develop Intelligent Awareness for ShipsDec 22, 2017Rolls-Royce has signed a deal with Japanese multi-modal transport company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), to collaborate in the development of its intelligent awareness system.
Investing in 25 More Years on the Snorre FieldDec 22, 2017On behalf of the Snorre Unit partners, Statoil has submitted the plan for development and operation (PDO) of the Snorre Expansion Project to the authorities.
TechnipFMC Awarded Contract for the Statoil Snorre Expansion Project in the North SeaDec 22, 2017TechnipFMC has been awarded an Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contract by Statoil for the Snorre Expansion Project.
TGS and Schlumberger Announce New 2D Multiclient Project in Egyptian Red SeaDec 21, 2017TGS and Schlumberger have announced a new 2D seismic project offshore Egypt. The project will comprise acquisition of a 10,000 km 2D long-offset broadband multiclient seismic survey.
New Development Plan for YmeDec 21, 2017Norway’s Minister for Petroleum and Energy, Terje Søviknes, has received a new Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) for the Yme field, with a new name – Yme New Development.
International Exhibitor and Visitor Growth Expected for Oceanology International 2018Dec 21, 2017Oceanology International 2018 (Oi18), the world’s premier conference & exhibition for marine science and ocean technology, is set to welcome even more international exhibitors and visitors than ever before.
Intelsat Appoints New Chief Commercial OfficerDec 21, 2017Intelsat S.A. has announced the appointment of satellite industry executive Samer Halawi to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
Record Express AHC Delivery for Salvage OperationDec 21, 2017Scantrol recently mobilised an Active Heave Compensation (AHC) Upgrade system in less than 4 hours for Aberdeenshire based solutions provider Aleron Subsea.
Siemens Gamesa to Supply 22 Turbines (64 MW) at Two Gas Natural Fenosa Renovables Wind FarmsDec 21, 2017Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE), the leading turbine OEM in Spain, where it has installed over 13 GW, has secured an order from Gas Natural Fenosa Renovables for the supply of 22 turbines to two wind farms...
Wood Awarded Construction Management Contract for Europe’s Largest Single-Site Onshore Wind FarmDec 21, 2017Wood has been appointed by GE Energy Financial Services and Green Investment Group Limited as the owner’s engineer on the 650-MW Markbygden ETT Onshore Wind Farm located in Swedish Lapland near the town of Piteå.
BP Begins Production at Super-Giant Zohr Gas FieldDec 21, 2017BP has confirmed that production has started from the super-giant Zohr gas field, offshore Egypt.
Drydocks World Awarded Turret Mooring System Construction Contract from SBM OffshoreDec 20, 2017Drydocks World – marine, onshore and offshore service provider to the oil, gas and renewable energy sectors – has signed a contract agreement with SBM Offshore to carry-out the Construction of the Turret Mooring System (TMS) for...
TechnipFMC Awarded Integrated EPCI (iEPCI™) Contract for the VNG Fenja ProjectDec 20, 2017TechnipFMC has been awarded an integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (iEPCI™) contract from VNG Norge AS.
ABS Awarded Classification Contract for LNG Bunker BargeDec 20, 2017ABS, provider of classification and technical services to the marine and offshore industries, was selected by Q-LNG, LLC, to class an Articulated Tug Barge (ATB) for LNG bunkering in North America.
