Halliburton closed the acquisition of Boots & Coots, Inc., creating the industry’s premier intervention services and pressure control product service line. The merger combines Halliburton’s coiled tubing and hydraulic workover operations with Boots & Coots’ well intervention services, providing oper
On August 16, 2010, Arne Smedal and Kåre Syvertsen was awarded the Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences’ (NTVA) Special Award for their contribution to the development and commercialization of several breakthrough marine constructions, including loading systems that can handle high sea states
BP provided an update on developments in the response to the MC252 oil well incident in the Gulf of Mexico. BP continues to work with the guidance and approval of the National Incident Commander and in cooperation with the federal government. Subsea Source Control Relief well drilling from the Devel
Rep. Gene Taylor, D-Bay St. Louis, toured the project Friday afternoon along with William Walker, executive director of the state Department… By Harlan Kirgan (gulflive) [mappress] Source: gulflive, September 19, 2010;
County commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the Hernando Beach channel dredging project at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Hernando County Government Center, 20 North Main St. in downtown Brooksville. Representatives from the dredge contractor and consultant, Orion Dredging Services and Halcrow
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources Ministry on Thursday recommended the use of modern dredgers and dredging system to increase navigability of rivers. A meeting of the committee also suggested construction of roads or embankments with the dredged soil. The meeting was held at th
Plum Island residents take note: “Dredging to begin… Expect noise and light,” proclaims the flashing lighted sign by Salisbury Beach State Reservation. The message is one that will soon resonate with some Plum Island neighbors across the way. No, aliens aren’t invading – the sign is a reminder to re
Schilling Robotics, LLC, experts in subsea systems, announced today the order for two (2) new 200hp UHD™ ROV systems from specialist subsea service company DOF Subsea. In addition, two (2) original UHDs™ delivered to DOF Subsea in 2006 will be upgraded to the advanced UHD™ Gen II design, providing e
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has finalized plans for easements needed to begin dredging East Harbor next year, according to … By James Proffitt (portclintonnewsherald) [mappress] Source: portclintonnewsherald, September 17, 2010;
A preliminary count reveals that 41 companies have applied for acreage in the 2010 Awards in Predefined Areas (APA 2010). This result shows that interest remains high in awards in predefined areas in the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea, even though much of this area has been previou
The Government has proposed allowing Hongkong Electric to undertake site investigation and install eight marine piles within 2,030 square… (news) [mappress] Source: news, September 17, 2010;
The Government has proposed allowing Hongkong Electric to undertake site investigation and install eight marine piles within 2,030 square… (news) [mappress] Source: news, September 17, 2010;
KNOC has bought a 29.5% stake in Aberdeen-based oil company Dana Petroleum at the same price as last month’s hostile bid. [mappress] Source: UKfinanceyahoo,September 17, 2010,
Turkish fuel distributor and energy firm Turcas Petrol AS said Friday that Turkish energy markets regulator EPDK has approved a 10-year liqu… (energia gr.) [mappress] Source: energia gr. , September 17, 2010;
