Hydratight, a joint integrity specialist, and Connector Subsea Solutions, a deepwater pipeline specialists, have partnered to design the subsea Riser Cleaning and Inspection Tool (RCIT). “The RCIT can be deployed either near to or onto the riser where it will traverse into position…
Allspeeds has supplied Webtool Emergency Disconnection Tools (EDT) to AKOFS Offshore for its subsea equipment orientation system (SOES) used to install subsea trees, the firm revealed at Subsea Expo, Aberdeen, today. The Webtool EDT is…
Surface to seabed specialist, Seanamic Group, is expanding its global umbilicals business with a new Umbilical International facility in Glasgow, the frim revealed at Subsea Expo in Aberdeen. Image from Seanamic Group…
Europe's biggest subsea-focused industry event kicks off tomorrow. Of course the oil price and low levels of activity in the industry will be on everyone's minds. OE, principal media sponsor for Subsea Expo, spoke to Neil Gordon, CEO of conference organizer Subsea UK…
Ashtead Technology is outlining a new approach to the installation and integrity management of subsea systems to reduce risk and cost in subsea operations at this week's Subsea Expo in Aberdeen. The firm has developed a suite of integrated…
With only two days to go, Subsea Expo 2016 is set to attract its highest-ever numbers, despite the UK oil and gas industry facing the toughest period in its history. Organizer Subsea UK, is gearing up to welcome over 6000 delegates to Europe’s largest…
According to a recent study by the UK’s Technology Leadership Board, there are 210 “small pools” of hydrocarbons (those containing less than 15 MMboe). While recognized, these pools, containing 1.5 billion boe in total, remain undeveloped…
As part of the UK Government’s strategy to increase British exports to £1 trillion, Subsea UK is encouraging companies to set their sights on international expansion to sustain long-term growth. The industry body has widened its “Global Opportunities” program during Subsea Expo…
At Subsea Expo, Subsea UK has announced that it will sponsor an initiative which inspires budding subsea engineers for a second year. The body which represents the US$13.1 billion (£9 billion) subsea industry has now committed over $29…
Subsea UK today urged the industry to turn talk into action now to safeguard the future of the UK’s £9 billion subsea sector. The call was issued as Subsea UK announced the final speaker line-up and program for its eleventh annual conference and exhibition…
Aker Solutions was recognized as the best subsea company of the year at last night's the Subsea UK awards, with Subsea 7's David Bloom picking up the outstanding contribution to the subsea industry accolade. The awards, which seek to…
Aquatec Group will present their new product range at the Subsea Expo 2016, to demonstrate their capabilities in the pre-commissioning industry. Image of HYDROskid, courtesy of Aquatec. The…
Aker Solutions, N-Sea and Saab are in contention for the Subsea Company of the Year award at this year’s Subsea UK Awards, held during Subsea Expo – Europe’s largest subsea focused exhibition and conference, and supported by principal media partner OE…
Nominations have opened for the 2016 Subsea UK Awards. Now in its 10th year, the awards seek to recognise companies and individuals who are leading the way in Britain’s successful £9billion subsea sector. Entries are being sought for the best subsea company of the year (large and small)…
Standardization has been high on the agenda at the Underwater Technology Conference (UTC) in Bergen for the past two years. This year, the focus was “innovating for the next wave.” Elaine Maslin reports on innovations discussed and on show…