Aker BP Acquires Hess NorgeOct 24, 2017Aker BP ASA has entered into an agreement to acquire Hess Norge AS. Through the transaction, Aker BP strengthens its production and resource base, and becomes the sole owner of the Valhall and Hod fields...
Dynacon and Scantrol Partner to Provide Active Heave CompensationOct 24, 2017Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. Dynacon business line, manufacturers of Launch & Recovery Systems (LARS), and Scantrol, a world recognised supplier of Active Heave Compensation (AHC) control systems, are joining forces to offer AHC functionality to new and existing customers.
LOC Group Opens Office in Kuala LumpurOct 24, 2017LOC, a global marine and engineering consultancy for the shipping and offshore energy industry, has opened its Malaysia office in Kuala Lumpur – its 12th office in the Asia Pacific region; and its 35th globally.
Gall Thomson Launches First Locking CamlockOct 24, 2017Gall Thomson, global provider of marine couplings, has introduced a new range of next generation locking cams for its Camlock Couplings.
New Alfa Laval AQUA Blue S-Type Freshwater GeneratorOct 24, 2017When it was introduced in 2008, Alfa Laval’s AQUA freshwater generation technology cut seawater needs and pump-related power consumption in half. With today’s AQUA Blue S-type, the need for...
Expro Launches TCP Gun System for Extreme High Pressure ApplicationsOct 24, 2017International oilfield services company, Expro, has launched a new extreme high pressure tubing conveyed perforating (TCP) gun system, delivering the largest perforation hole area available for...
Power Piping Perfectly PurgedOct 24, 2017Thanks to the high temperature resistance of glass coated cloth, it is now possible to manufacture Weld Purging Systems to resist temperatures up to 760º C.
LOC Group Appoints China Office LeadOct 23, 2017London Offshore Consultants (LOC), a global marine and engineering consultancy for the shipping and offshore energy industry, has appointed Ke Wan to lead its team in China.
African Energy Ministers to Outline Opportunities for North Sea Firms at Industry EventOct 23, 2017North Sea oil and gas organisations will gain unprecedented access to key decision-makers in a growing energy market when the second Scotland Africa Oil & Gas Forum takes place in Aberdeen next month.
Milestone for Grant Pot Helping Offshore Renewable EnergyOct 23, 2017A grants programme helping the expanding offshore renewable energy industry in the UK East has passed an GBP 800,000 milestone.
Seatruck Installs Its Own Optimarin BWT Systems During Normal ServiceOct 23, 2017Seatruck has made history in the ballast water treatment (BWT) segment by installing five systems itself while its vessels were undertaking normal operations.
Weekly Rig Counts from BHGEOct 23, 2017Baker Hughes, a GE company has posted Weekly Rig Count reports. Baker Hughes Rig Count: US -15 to 913 rigs.
Noble Energy Partners Enters Into Agreement to Negotiate on UK PipelinesOct 23, 2017Noble Energy Partners has entered into an agreement with PLS Advisory Services to evaluate and negotiate mid-stream oil and natural gas pipeline assets in the United Kingdom.
RigQuip Achieves Europe’s First API Q2 Drilling Equipment Quality CertificationOct 23, 2017RigQuip has become the first company in Europe to achieve American Petroleum Institute (API) Q2 certification for drilling equipment inspection, service, repair and recertification. It has also secured the standard for provision of engineering services.
Greensmith and AEP Launch Hybrid Hydro Energy Storage ProjectOct 23, 2017Greensmith Energy, a Wärtsilä Company, and American Electric Power (AEP) have agreed to install a 4 MW energy storage system integrated with the Buck and Byllesby hydroelectric power plants in southwest Virginia, USA.
Fugro Secures New Contract for Marine Site Investigation in MexicoOct 20, 2017Fugro, in conjunction with long-time associates, Constructora Subacuática Diavaz, S.A. de C.V., has been awarded a large survey contract by Mexico's national oil company, Pemex.
Energean Announces First CPR Results for Two Blocks Offshore MontenegroOct 20, 2017Energean Oil & Gas has announced the first Competent Persons Report (CPR) for its assets offshore Montenegro, compiled by Netherland Sewell & Associates, detailing the recoverable gas and liquids resource estimates...
Rowan Announces Launch of ARO DrillingOct 20, 2017Rowan Companies plc has announced that ARO Drilling, a 50/50 joint venture with the Saudi Arabian Oil Company, commenced operations on October 17, 2017.
Roxar Tempest 8.1 Delivers New Advanced Simulation TechniquesOct 20, 2017Emerson Automation Solutions and its Stavanger-based Roxar business has launched the latest version of its reservoir management software suite – Roxar Tempest™ 8.1, designed to provide robust and efficient...
US Wind Farm Jobs to Aqualis OffshoreOct 20, 2017Aqualis Offshore, a sister company to Offshore Wind Consultants Limited (OWC), has been awarded a contract by Ørsted (Formerly DONG Energy) to provide geotechnical site investigation supervision services at their Ocean Wind offshore wind farm.
Technology Centre Aims to Spark Robotics Revolution in Oil and GasOct 20, 2017The Oil & Gas Technology Centre is aiming to spark a robotics revolution for the oil and gas industry as it hosts a series of events to explore and accelerate the use of robotics offshore.
Drydocks World Recognised as the Region’s Best Rig Repair yardOct 20, 2017Drydocks World, the marine, onshore and offshore service provider to the oil, gas and renewable energy sectors has won the “Rig Repair Yard of the Year Award” at the 3rd Offshore Achievement Award 2017.
Seanamic Group Acquires FlexlifeOct 20, 2017The Seanamic Group has announced its acquisition of Flexlife, the specialists in the integrity management of flexible pipelines and umbilicals.
Semco Maritime Completes Winterisation Upgrade on Noble JackupOct 19, 2017Semco Maritime has completed a winterisation provisioning on a Noble jackup for a future deployment to a cold-weather climate.
