Houston-based AFGlobal completed its integration of VerdErg Connectors, a customized subsea pipeline and control connection after acquiring the UK-based company in late June 2014. AFGlobal subsea…
A joint industry project on jacking system maintenance and inspection has resulted in a new DNV GL Recommended Practice. This provides guidance to ensure the correct and safe functioning of rack and pinion style jacking systems. The objective is to reduce the risk of gear failure…
Industry body Oil & Gas UK is calling on the UK Government to offer fiscal support for exploration in the UK North Sea, alongside lower taxes, and simpler field allowances. The call, made in the body’s Economic Report 2014, comes as the UK’s oil and gas industry faces rising operating costs…
Ulstein won the design and equipment contract for Van Oord’s new subsea rock installation (SRI) vessel Bravenes. Van Oord’s Bravenes. From Ulstein Working in close cooperation with Van Oord…
Glacier Energy Services acquired Aberdeen-based MLS Heat Transfer to improve its heat transfer service division. Heat exchanger maintenance work. From Glacier Energy Services MSL Heat Transfer…
Tidal Energy, the developer of DeltaStream, Wales’ first full-scale tidal power generator, has agreed a power purchase deal with EDF Energy, which will make its project one of the first grid-connected demonstration devices to generate green…
The UK offshore-focused subsidiary of Hungarian integrated energy company MOL has announced the completion of its senior management team, based in the Aberdeen. The creation of MOL Energy UK was announced in March this year. Since then…
The UK's recently launched National Subsea Research Initiative (NSRI) has appointed a chairman and project director and a board. Peter Blake, has taken up the role of chairman of NSRI and Dr Gordon Drummond has joined as project director…
Nalco Champion and BP plc representatives recently participated in a contract signing event to officially commemorate a new chemical managed services global framework agreement (GFA) between the two companies. The 10-year GFA was awarded to Nalco Champion at the beginning of Q2 2014…
Forum Energy Technologies is beginning the construction of its new European operations center. Forum’s multimillion-dollar investment in its new Westhill facility will bring together five Forum businesses that are currently spread throughout Aberdeenshire…
Semco Martime received their first orders for their rig projects at Invergordon, UK, which include equipment, upgrading two Prospector Drilling jackup rigs and the Songa Offshore semisubmersible rig Songa Dee. Songa…
Intertek appointed Neil Cousland as business development director for its exploration and production (E&P) business line. Neil Cousland, Business Development Director, E&P, Intertek Image…
Technology products company Cortez Subsea appointed a new operations director as the company looks to expand its scope internationally. Tony McKay, Cortez Subsea Operations Director Image…
Kongsberg Maritime Embient last week received the 2014 Compass International Award for outstanding contributions to the advancement of marine science and technology from the Marine Technology Society (MTS). The German subsea technology specialist and systems integrator…
Deep Sea Mooring (DSM) has secured a contract to provide a range of mooring services for Repsol's drilling operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Under the contract, DSM will provide marine engineering services and deliver the mooring equipment…
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