Houston-based designer of mobile offshore drilling units Friede & Goldman (F&G) has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Dalian Shipbuilding Offshore (DSOC) to deliver latest semi-submersible units, specifically tailored to meet the criteria for operations in Chinese waters…
The return to service of BP's BP.L Whiting, Indiana refinery has been delayed, industry sources said.BP started the planned turnaround work at its 435,000 barrel-per-day refinery in late September. The refinery began restarting units involved in the turnaround in early November…
Ocean data technology specialist Terradepth has launched a cloud-native geospatial platform for its offshore energy clients, dubbed Absolute Ocean.Purpose-built to host complex maritime data, Absolute Ocean provides web-browser based access to ocean maps…
Offshore drilling contractor Noble Corporation has selected ABS Wavesight’s eLogs electronic logbooks for digital recordkeeping across its entire fleet of offshore assets.ABS Wavesight eLogs offers a comprehensive and streamlined approach to recordkeeping for both the maritime and offshore industry…
Global energy technology company SLB has launched Stream high-speed intelligent telemetry, which is said to increase drilling confidence and performance for complex wells.Designed to overcome the bottlenecks and limitations of conventional mud pulse telemetry…
Sensor technology developer Migatron has unveiled its latest ultrasonic sensor – the RPS-429AA-40P-IS2 – designed to be intrinsically safe and suitable for use in explosive atmospheres and hazardous locations.Migatron’s new sensor is said to…
Pressure control equipment is the backbone of the Oil and Gas Industry. It is the first and last line of defense in pressure and flow control. Advancements in valves, chokes, blowout preventers (BOPs), relief valves, and other equipment have…
When damaged yaw brake discs were preventing numerous wind turbines from operating in optimum conditions, their operator was looking for an economical maintenance service that would ensure the turbines’ availability. Svendborg Brakes, a Regal Rexnord Brand…
While utilization for marketed jackup rigs is at a healthy 100% in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, it is an ageing fleet that will ultimately be unable to fulfil operator age requirements.Westwood’s RigLogix records 39 marketed jackups in APAC…
Norway's Equinor has shut down production at its Sleipner B gas platform due to smoke development in one of the electrical facilities at the unmanned platform in the North Sea.Equinor has mobilized vessel Skandi Mongstad to the area, after its…
Saudi Arabia-based oilfield services company TAQA has launched its next-generation inflow control system, enabling operators to optimize reservoir performance while sustainably managing fluid production.The M4 Inflow Control System dictates…
Beam, a company created by the merger of Rovco and Vaarst, has unveiled SubSLAM X3, a new underwater perception system designed to enhance the monitoring and maintenance of offshore wind farms.SubSLAM X3 offers real-time, high-resolution 3D…
Finnish welding and automation solutions specialist Pemamek has secured an order from South Korea’s equipment manufacturer GS Entec, which will enhance its capacity to produce large-scale XXXL monopiles for offshore wind.The order involves a…
MENCK, a brand in marine energy and infrastructure services company Acteon, has introduced its latest innovation - the MHU 6000W Wind Hammer - which is capable of handling larger and heavier piles for offshore wind in increasingly challenging environments…
SLB has launched the Lumi™ data and AI platform which integrates advanced AI capabilities with workflows across the energy value chain.The open, secure and modular platform allows access to high-quality data across subsurface, surface, planning and operations…