The Underwater Technology Foundation (UTF) has picked Tracerco as the winner of its first UTF Subsea Project Award. The firm, which has developed the Discovery under water CT scanner, which recently performed its first commercial trials in deepwater Gulf of Mexico…
In this video, Shell shows the operation of the Noble Globetrotter II as it passed through the Bosphorus Bridge. The vessel is equipped with a multipurpose tower (MPT) specially designed to easily enter the Bosphorus. Its removable…
EnerQuip, a new oil and gas services business being launched in Aberdeen, to provide torque machines and associated services to the drilling and downhole tools sectors. The business, which is to make an initial investment commitment of US$9 million (£6 million)…
The X-STERN solution from Ulstein was awarded the Next Generation Ship Award at the Nor-Shipping opening conference on 2 June. X-STERN. From Ulstein. With its focus on innovation…
CT Offshore will deploy its new trencher remotely operated vehicle (ROV), the CTO 107-1100, in June at DONG Energy’s Gode Wind 1 + 2 Offshore Wind Farms in the North Sea off Germany. The CTO 107-1100…
Wireless video ensures a team approach to safety and saves money. Marieke Wijtkamp and Gregory Hale discuss the details. When a manhole cover fell multiple floors, narrowly missing two rig workers, an immediate health, safety, and environment (HSE) investigation ensued…
Dutch oil and gas producer Oranje-Nassau Energie (ONE) has made its first step into the UK sector by taking over operatorship of the southern North Sea Sean field. The firm says its acquisition of 50% interest in and operatorship of the…
Premier Oil has taken over 100% interest in its Solan field development West of Shetland as the project nears first oil. Premier says the Ocean Valiant rig has arrived at the Solan field and drilling of the second pair of producer-injector wells is due to start imminently…
Lloyd’s Register Consulting secured a framework agreement in risk assessment and safety studies for Statoil's Johan Sverdrup project on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Under the agreement, Lloyds Register Consulting will provide risk…
FMC Technologies and Technip new joint venture Forsys Subsea is now operational after receiving all regulatory approvals. Forsys Subsea is a joint venture formed as part of a broader alliance between FMC Technologies and Technip, which…
On 1 June 2015, Omega Subsea UK opened an office and established a subsidiary in Aberdeen, Scotland. Its parent company, Omega AS, provides project personnel and project systems, primarily to the oil and gas and energy sectors. The Norway…
Houston headquartered Apache Corporation has shaken up its leadership team and regional operating structure to 'streamline' the business, including creating an 'offshore' division. The move includes creating 'more integrated, super-region structures…
With new rules and regulations affecting the platform supply vessel (PSV) market, Wärtsilä is launching a new PSV ship design at this year's Nor-Shipping exhibition being held in Oslo from 2-5 June. The new design puts emphasis on cost efficiency…
International marine and offshore engineering consultancy Aqualis Offshore established an office in Aberdeen, Scotland. “We know that job cuts currently is a common theme in the oil industry, but we are taking a long-term approach…
Houston-headquartered Endeavour International has put itself up for sale. The business, focused on the UK North Sea, says it is looking to sell all or substantially all of its North Sea oil and gas assets, with Blackstone Advisory Partners acting as financial advisor…