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NDT Global Appoints Interim CEO of USA BusinessFeb 2, 2018NDT Global, supplier of ultrasonic pipeline inspection and data analysis, has announced the resignation of Bradford L. Edwards from his position as Chief Executive Officer of the USA Operating Company...
Retention Rate Soars at North East Engineering FirmFeb 2, 2018Ashington based Engineering firm FES has reported exceptional staff retention levels, with 62% of its staff working there for 5 years or more – and a quarter giving over a decade of service.
ESAB Completes Acquisition of Sandvik Welding BusinessFeb 2, 2018ESAB Welding & Cutting Products announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Sandvik welding operations including production units in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and Sandviken, Sweden, the technical sales and...
Chevron Names New Corporate Vice President of Strategic PlanningFeb 2, 2018Chevron Corporation has named Bruce Niemeyer corporate vice president of Strategic Planning, effective immediately. Niemeyer is currently vice president of Chevron’s Mid-Continent Business Unit.
Shell Agrees to Sell Stake in Thailand’s Bongkot Field to PTTEPFeb 1, 2018Shell Integrated Gas Thailand Pte Ltd and Thai Energy Company Ltd, affiliates of Royal Dutch Shell Plc, have agreed to an asset sale of their 22.2222% interest in the Bongkot field and adjoining acreage offshore Thailand...
North Sea Exploration Success for BPFeb 1, 2018BP has announced two new exploration discoveries in the North Sea. The discoveries are Capercaillie, in Block 29/4e in the Central North Sea, and Achmelvich, in Block 206/9b west of Shetland.
Trelleborg Contributes to the Floatover of the Topside for the World’s Largest FPSO Spar PlatformFeb 1, 2018Floatover equipment from Trelleborg’s engineered products operation has contributed to the successful mating of Statoil’s landmark Aasta Hansteen gas field project’s 24,000-tonne topside and the world’s...
KBC Signs Consultancy Agreement for Integration of Oil Refineries in ChinaFeb 1, 2018Yokogawa Electric Corporation has announced that its subsidiary, KBC Advanced Technologies, has signed a consultancy agreement with China Energy Engineering North Co., Ltd....
Shell Wins Nine Key Blocks in Mexico Deep-Water Bid RoundFeb 1, 2018In the latest deep-water bid round for the Mexican Gulf of Mexico, Shell Exploración y Extracción de México, S.A. de C.V., won four exploration blocks on its own, one with its partner Pemex Exploración y Producción...
Sun Coast Resources, Inc. Opens New FacilityFeb 1, 2018Sun Coast Resources, Inc., one of the largest wholesale petroleum marketers in the United States, has opened its newest facility in Broussard, La., to better serve the greater Acadiana area, along with south-central and southwest Louisiana.
ABS Achieves Safety Standard MilestoneFeb 1, 2018ABS has announced it had zero work-related lost time incidents during 2017. The corresponding Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR) of 0.00 represents a significant milestone in the organisation’s continuing journey to safety excellence.
Marlink First to Introduce Prepaid Cards for Voice Calls on Inmarsat Fleet XpressFeb 1, 2018Marlink has become the first Inmarsat Fleet Xpress Value Added Reseller (VAR) to provide customers with a prepaid voice card calling facility, giving seafarers a low-cost and easy to manage way to call family and friends ashore.
Shell Announces Large Deep-Water Discovery In Gulf of MexicoFeb 1, 2018Shell Offshore Inc. has announced one of its largest US Gulf of Mexico exploration finds in the past decade from the Whale deep-water well.
New Optical Ferrule Size Introduced for BIRNS Millennium SeriesFeb 1, 2018BIRNS, Inc. has announced the addition of a new 1.25 mm optical ferrule for its acclaimed BIRNS Millennium™ connector series – a high performance, high density dry-mate connector range suitable for applications to 6 km depth.
Chevron Announces Major Oil Discovery in Deepwater Gulf of MexicoJan 31, 2018Chevron Corporation has announced a significant oil discovery at the Ballymore prospect in the deepwater US Gulf of Mexico. Ballymore is located in the Mississippi Canyonarea of the US Gulf of Mexico, approximately...
Avitas Systems, a GE Venture, and Waukesha-Pearce Industries Join OfferingsJan 31, 2018At the BHGE Annual Meeting, Avitas Systems, a GE Venture, announced it will collaborate with Waukesha-Pearce Industries (WPI), a leader in commercial oil and gas equipment distribution and service solutions, to provide digital enhancements to...
Trelleborg Helps Ensure the Future of Subsea Storage is DynamicJan 31, 2018Capitalising on the strategic alliance agreement between Trelleborg’s offshore operation and Safe Marine Transfer, LLC (SMT) announced last year, the two companies are working to develop a step-change technology...
Dynamic Transmission Output Control Revolutionises Well Service Automated Speed ControlJan 31, 2018Caterpillar Oil & Gas has announced the Cat® Dynamic Transmission Output, allowing for manual shift Automated Speed Control (ASC) of the Cat CX31-P600 Well Service Transmission for well service pumping applications, cementing and mobile work over rigs.
Water-Based Peelable Coating to Protect Dynamic Metal Profiles from Rust and Physical AbrasionJan 31, 2018A common question for metal manufacturers and finishers is how best to protect a metal part from rust or corrosion during temporary storage or shipment. Often, protection takes the form of...
Battery Pack Upgrade for Six Offshore VesselsJan 31, 2018Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine has received an order to deliver a battery-powered energy system for six offshore vessels (PSV’s), which have been built by the yard Cosco Guangdong in China.
Global First for NEL’s New 2D Flow Visualisation TechnologyJan 31, 2018NEL, the flow measurement R&D specialist, is the first laboratory in the world to invest in 2D flow visualisation technology, as part of its continual programme to deliver industry-leading test facilities.
Rovco Appoints New Operations ManagerJan 31, 2018Subsea services company, Rovco has appointed Liam Warren as operations manager to support the delivery of complex ROV and survey projects across the globe.
BP Invests in Mobile Electric Vehicle Charging Company FreeWireJan 31, 2018BP has announced that its venturing business has invested USD 5 million in FreeWire Technologies Inc., a US-based manufacturer of mobile electric vehicle (EV) rapid charging systems, and plans to roll out FreeWire’s Mobi Charger units...
Marine Contracting Industry Launches Personal Resilience Awareness ProgrammeJan 31, 2018Members of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) have come together to develop the IMCAResilience Awareness Programme tailored specifically for the men and women working in the marine contracting industry.
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