Statoil Awards Contract for the Turret Mooring System of Johan CastbergDec 8, 2017Statoil has signed a contract with SBM Offshore for delivery of the turret mooring system on the floating production ship (FPSO) for the Johan Castberg field.
Aker Solutions to Design Johan Castberg FPSO Accommodation UnitDec 8, 2017Aker Solutions has won a contract from Sembcorp Marine to design the living quarters for the Johan Castberg development’s floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO).
CGG Releases Multi-Client Airborne GravMag Survey over Perdido Fold Belt, MexicoDec 8, 2017CGG Multi-Physics has announced completion of the acquisition, processing and interpretation of a multi-client airborne gravity and magnetic survey of approximately 38,000 line km over...
Sparrows Group Awarded 5-Year Contract from Premier OilDec 8, 2017Sparrows Group has secured a new 5-year contract with Premier Oil for the provision of crane operations and maintenance across two of its North Sea assets.
New Norwegian Autonomous Shipping Test-Bed OpensDec 8, 2017An official autonomous shipping test-bed has been opened in Horten, on the coast of Norway. Established to support the growth in development of new solutions for autonomous maritime operations...
Tendeka Appoints New CEO to Galvanise GrowthDec 8, 2017Global oil and gas solutions provider Tendeka has appointed Brad Baker as its new Chief Executive Officer as the independent completions and production optimisation specialist gears up for further growth.
Wison Multifunctional LNG Distributor Granted AiP by DNV GLDec 8, 2017Wison Offshore & Marine has announced that its innovative LNG Distributor (LNGD) design received Approval in Principle from DNV GL.
MacArtney Umbilical Winch for Multi-Functional Pre-Laying Cable PloughDec 8, 2017MacArtney winch and handling solutions embrace some of the most advanced and rugged systems available and have been trusted by operators within maritime industries for decades.
Angular Boom Tip by Ampelmann Lets Workers Safely Install New North Sea Offshore Wind FarmDec 8, 2017Ampelmann, global provider of offshore access solutions, has created, in cooperation with Seaway Heavy Lifting, an industry first innovation allowing workers safe and efficient access to install...
Baker Hughes, a GE Company, Announces November 2017 Rig CountsDec 8, 2017Baker Hughes, a GE company has announced that the Baker Hughes international rig count for November 2017 was 942, down 9 from the 951 counted in October 2017, and up 17 from the 925 counted in November 2016.
Cavotec Launches New Module-Based Gessmann Crane Control UnitDec 8, 2017Cavotec has announced the launch of its latest module-based Gessmann crane control unit, the KST 30.
New Material Could Significantly Reduce the Amount of Energy and Emissions Associated with Ethylene ProductionDec 8, 2017Scientists from ExxonMobil and the Instituto de Tecnologia Quimica (ITQ) in Valencia, Spain have discovered a potentially revolutionary new material that could significantly reduce the amount of energy and emissions associated with the production of ethylene.
LOC Takes Next Step for MWS Services Across North AfricaDec 8, 2017The UK’s Ambassador to Egypt H.E. John Casson has welcomed LOC Group, the independent marine, engineering consultancy and survey organisation, at the opening of a new LOC office in Cairo...
BASF and LetterOne Sign Letter of Intent to Merge Their Oil and Gas Subsidiaries Wintershall and DEADec 8, 2017BASF and LetterOne have signed a letter of intent to merge their respective oil and gas businesses in a joint venture, which would operate under the name Wintershall DEA.
Wärtsilä Electrical and Automation Joint Venture in China Now Fully OperationalDec 7, 2017The technology group Wärtsilä has announced the opening of CSSC Wartsila Electrical & Automation (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. (CWE&A), the joint venture company with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC).
SP Names Scotland-Based Technical Sales EngineerDec 7, 2017Straightpoint (SP) has recruited load cell expert Kyle Milne from Scotload; he joins as technical sales engineer based in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Proven MAN Compression Technology for Offshore Gas ProductionDec 7, 2017Aker BP’s offshore platform Ivar Aasen has started production in the Norwegian North Sea. The facility features MAN’s hermetically-sealed motor-compressor HOFIM™...
NorSea Group to Build New Ro-Ro Facility at PolarbaseDec 7, 2017NorSea Group is to invest NOK 60 million, with Hammerfest Harbour, to build a new Roll-on/Roll-off facility at its Polarbase supply base.
Emerson Completes Paradigm AcquisitionDec 7, 2017Emerson has announced it has completed the purchase of Paradigm®, provider of software solutions to the oil and gas industry.
VIKING Welcomes New Country Director for Turkey, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania and LebanonDec 7, 2017Omur Izgili will take over as VIKING’s new Country Director for Turkey, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania and Lebanon on January 1, 2018.
STL Make Key Investments for GrowthDec 7, 2017STL (Subsea Technologies Limited) has made key capital investments and appointments over the past months to enhance business capabilities and efficiency to support business growth...
Shell Marine Secures Big Ship Commitment from COSCO SHIPPINGDec 7, 2017Shell Marine has recently been awarded China Ocean Shipping (Group) Company’s (COSCO SHIPPING) largest marine lubricants order in 2017.
Improving Riser Safety with Composite BuoyancyDec 6, 2017Landing String Solutions LLC signs agreement with Trelleborg’s offshore operation for Trelleborg to manufacture its patented landing string buoyancy system featuring 100% composite materials.
Marlink and Radio Holland Strengthen Their Long-Term PartnershipDec 6, 2017Marlink and Radio Holland have concluded a partnership agreement whereby Marlink has acquired Radio Holland’s connectivity business.
