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Keeping it simple

Apr 01, 2016

Sometimes it’s not all about throwing the latest bells and whistles at a production facility – its best to keep it simple. Elaine Maslin looks at how an eductor has kept a gas field going. Seajacks’ Kraken working at the DPPA…

Getting fishy

Apr 01, 2016

The race is on to create an autonomous, resident underwater vehicle capable of long-term inspection operations and eventually a level of intervention. Elaine Maslin takes a look at BG Group’s version. FlatFish during shallow water seatrials…

Proof of concept

Apr 01, 2016

This year, Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit mega-vessel is finally due to set out into the seas to perform its first heavy lift. Elaine Maslin provides an update. Pioneering Spirit’s twin-hull mounted lifting beams…

Life goes on

Apr 01, 2016

Elaine Maslin takes a look at the Dan Bravo complex offshore Denmark, which, at 44 years old, has a new lease on life thanks to some serious steel reinforcement. Divers installing the conductor guide frame…

Bucking the trend

Apr 01, 2016

Chad Barnes reports that contrary to current industry norms, contracting activity in the Eastern Mediterranean and North Africa region is on the rise. The Eastern Mediterranean gas landscape and a focus on Egypt…

Team work

Apr 01, 2016

Weatherford and Chevron teamed up to develop a LWD service capable of running in high temperature environments, such as the Gulf of Thailand. Jerry Lee reports on how the project came together. Technician examines HEX electronics in Songkhla…

Keeping a stiff upper lip

Apr 01, 2016

There’s a lot of doom and gloom in the North Sea as operators battle to make operating costs profitable. Yet, it’s not all bad on the UKCS. Meg Chesshyre reports. The Culzean facilities. Image from KBR…

Chiyoda, Ezra launch EMAS Chiyoda Subsea

Apr 01, 2016

Japan's Chiyoda and Singapore-based Ezra's EPCIC service provider EMAS AMC officially launched a 50-50 joint venture called EMAS Chiyoda Subsea, which will begin operations on 1 April 2016.  The companies signed a binding memorandum of…

Mermaid wins Thai subsea contract

Mar 31, 2016

Mermaid Maritime’s Thailand subsidiary has been awarded a US$10 million subsea remotely operated vehicle (ROV) service contract in the Gulf of Thailand. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, structure and sea line inspection…

Petrobras cuts jobs by additional 13%

Mar 31, 2016

Brazilian giant Petrobras is expecting to reduce its annual costs by an additional US$500 million with a reorganizational plan that will cut jobs by 43%, compared to its original goal of 30%. Image of Petrobras headquarters in Brazil…

POSH Xanadu get Campos work

Mar 31, 2016

Offshore marine services provider, PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH), has secured a one year contract for its POSH Xanadu semisubmersible accommodation vessel (SSAV).  Under the terms of the contract, POSH Xanadu will continue to…

Maersk cuts Chissonga jobs in Houston, Angola

Mar 31, 2016

Some 100 job cuts are being made at Maersk Oil as the company struggles with improving returns on its unsanctioned Chissonga project in Angola that will see the closing of its Houston office and reducing its staff in Luanda. Image…

Delek in Leviathan solution discussions

Mar 31, 2016

The Delek Group is moving forward to advance the Leviathan development plan with an accelerated plan for first gas to flow in 2019, as the Israeli company revealed it has already begun discussions with Israel’s government ministries to reach a solution to the stability clause…

CIMC mates latest Frigstad ultra-deepwater rig

Mar 31, 2016

Frigstad Kristiansand, the second ultra-deepwater semisubmersible drilling rig build by CIMC Raffles for Frigstad, completed mating in Yantai Shipyard, China, yesterday. As one of the deepest operating and drilling semisubmersible rigs…

Statoil starts Johan Sverdrup ULQ construction

Mar 31, 2016

Construction on the utility and living quarters on Norway's largest industrial project - the Johan Sverdrup development in the North Sea - has been marked by an apprentice at engineering firm Kvaerner and the country's minister for petroleum…

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