Seeking additional gains from subsea wells on a tight budget has paved the way for the implementation of a new technology to the market. Elaine Maslin reports. Helix’s Compensated Coiled Tubing Lift Frame in its operational position…
For the offshore oilfield equipment and services industries, 2016 was a difficult year. Douglas Westwood’s Joel Hancock looks forward to see if there is a light at the end of the tunnel. The Maersk…
For the first time, wireless technology has been used downhole on a subsea well. John Sheehan speaks with FMC Technologies to learn more. Communicating beneath the waves. Images from FMC Technologies…
John Sheehan reports from French cables group Nexans’ technology round table, and finds how the firm is staying afloat during the downturn. Nexans’ Skagerrak installation vessel. Photo from Nexans…
Jerry Lee examines Trendsetter Engineering’s Tether BOP system, which aims to curb fatigue and improve wellhead performance. Close-up of a pile top assembly. Images from Trendsetter Engineering…
Elaine Maslin surveys some of the firms creating new solutions for bonded thermoplastic composite pipes. Magma’s 2in jumper being put to the test at Oceaneering’s facility in Houston. Photo from Magma Global…
Operators in mature basins are facing decisions about whether to invest in life extension projects or bite the decommissioning bullet. Elaine Maslin sets out the detail. Keeping platforms going…
In Europe, and in other regions, the guiding principle for the rules governing oil and gas infrastructure decommissioning have been a return to a clean seabed. These principles are being challenged. Elaine Maslin reports. Anadarko’s…
After more than three decades’ production, the mighty Murchison platform was finally down-manned this year. Work to dismantle the 25,000-tonne topsides is ongoing. Elaine Maslin reports. CNR International’s…
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has confirmed its decision to implement a new OPEC-14 production target of 32.5 MMb/d effective 1 January 2017 to accelerate the ongoing drawdown of the stock overhang and bring the oil market rebalancing forward…
Trendsetter Engineering has opened its Global Readiness Center (GRC) in Houston that will be dedicated to providing enhanced subsea well control response capabilities to the global market. Trendsetter’s GRC is located within a designated…
Royal IHC has entered into a contract with Shanghai Salvage in China for the supply of an integrated 550t reel lay system, making it the first reel lay system in the Chinese market. Illustration from Royal IHC…
Aker BP has awarded a new frame agreement to DNV GL, covering a wide range of safety, verification, inspection and classification services across its installations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The five-year contract, which includes options for extension…
The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (C-NLOPB) has issued a Call for Bids in the Labrador South Region under its Scheduled Land Tenure Regime. Call for Bids NL16-CFB03 (Labrador South Region) covers 10 parcels over a total 2…
Energean Oil & Gas's exploration license over the West Katakolon field has been converted to a 25-year exploitation license with immediate effect. The West Katakolon Exploitation area is part of the Katakolon Concession Area and covers 60sq km area with about 10 MMbbl recoverable oil…