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Strohm Delivers TCP with Integrated Weight Coating to Trident in E. Guinea

Dec 14, 2021

Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP) maker Strohm has informed it has developed and manufactured a TCP with an integrated weight coating 'which offers clients on-bottom stability for its game-changing technology.'The first fully bonded 2,5-inch ID…

Output from Petrobras' Manati Offshore Gas Field Shut Down Again

Dec 14, 2021

Brazilian oil firm Petrobras has informed that gas production from its Manati offshore gas field in Brazil, was halted due to the closure of the subsea valve of the export pipeline. In a separate statement, Petrobras partner Enauta said the…

ABS Grants AiP for Bassoe Technology's Floating Wind Turbine Foundation

Dec 14, 2021

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to Bassoe Technology for its T-Floater floating wind turbine foundation design. The foundation is designed to carry a 10 MW turbine in the harsh conditions of the North Sea…

Santos Takes Over Oil Search. Names CFO

Dec 13, 2021

Santos Ltd on Monday named a new chief financial officer in its first move since sealing its $6 billion takeover of Oil Search, who will play a key role in selling stakes in assets in Papua New Guinea and Alaska.Santos promoted Anthea McKinnell…

Offshore Wind: Marine License Granted for Seagreen 1A Proposal

Dec 13, 2021

UK-based renewable energy giant SSE said Monday that its Seagreen 1A  offshore wind farm proposal had achieved a significant milestone after Scottish Government Ministers consented to its Marine Licence application.The Marine Licence covers the offshore elements of the project…

Lukoil to Buy 9.99% in Shah Deniz and Not 15.5% as Partners Exercise Pre-emptive Rights

Dec 13, 2021

Russian oil firm Lukoil will acquire a 9.99% percent in the Shah Deniz offshore gas field in the Azerbaijan sector of the Caspian Sea from Malaysia's Petronas and not 15.5% as agreed originally in October, as other partners in the field, BP and Socar…

UK Gov't Grants Planning Consent for Vattenfall’s 1.8 GW Offshore Wind Farm

Dec 13, 2021

The UK Government on Friday awarded planning consent for Vattenfall’s 1.8 GW Norfolk Boreas offshore wind farm. The project is part of Vattenfall’s proposed Norfolk Zone and will produce electricity equivalent to the annual consumption of around 2 million UK homes…

SeaBird Gets Termination Notice for OBN Source Vessel Contract

Dec 13, 2021

Marine seismic firm SeaBird Exploration, a subsidiary of seabed minerals-focused Green Energy Group, said Friday it had received notice of termination regarding work for the Fulmar Explorer vessel.SeaBird in October said it had entered into…

UK Launches $376.9M a Year Renewables Auction Round

Dec 13, 2021

Britain on Monday opened applications for its biggest renewable energy auction round to date, offering 285 million pounds ($376.97 million) in funding to help deliver on its climate targets, the government said. 'By generating more renewable energy in the UK…

Ocean Power Technologies Names New CFO

Dec 13, 2021

Ocean Power Technologies has appointed Robert P. (Bob) Powers as Senior Vice President and Chief  Financial Officer, effective December 13, 2021.Powers brings more than 25 years of experience in finance and strategy to OPT, most recently as CFO of Constellation Advisors…

Can We Still be Friends? Shell Sends Parting Note to Dutch Prime Minister

Dec 13, 2021

On the day that shareholders of Royal Dutch Shell PLC voted to move the company's headquarters to London from The Hague, the company sent a letter to the Dutch prime minister to soften the blow.Signed by Shell CEO Ben van Beurden, the letter…

Ashtead Technology Adds iXblue Tech to Rental Fleet

Dec 13, 2021

UK-based subsea equipment rental and solutions specialist Ashtead Technology said Monday it had strengthened its rental fleet with 'a significant investment' in iXblue subsea navigation systems.The investment includes the addition of further…

Exxon Proposing to Build Supply Base for Guyana Project

Dec 13, 2021

Exxon Mobil Corp outlined a major new investment in Guyana amid government calls for delivering economic benefits to residents from deepwater oil and gas discoveries helping turn the South American nation into an oil powerhouse.A coming onshore…

PGS Secures 3D Survey Deal in W. Africa

Dec 13, 2021

Norwegian seismic data firm PGS has said it has secured awarded a 3D exploration contract in West Africa.A Ramform Titan-class vessel is scheduled to start the survey work in early February 2022 and will complete it in mid-March. 'We are very pleased with this contract award…

Kanfa to Build New Oil Train for Energean Power FPSO

Dec 13, 2021

Oil and gas company Energean, working to develop the Karish gas field offshore Israel, has signed an EPC contract with process engineering business Kanfa for the supply of a second, 700-tonne oil train for the Energean Power FPSO, which is currently under construction in Singapore…

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