Bluefin Robotics, the leading provider of Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) solutions and SeeByte, the global leader in creating smart software for unmanned maritime systems, have announced their collaboration to provide enhanced software solutions for deepwater export pipeline inspections. The co
Norway’s Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) today signed a three-year global frame agreement with Shell International Exploration & Production B.V. (Shell) for the provision of 3D electromagnetic (EM) services. Roar Bekker, EMGS chief executive officer, commented: “We are pleased to enter into t
North Atlantic Drilling Ltd., a majority owned subsidiary of Seadrill Limited, announced today that Statoil has exercised its option to extend the contract for the heavy-duty harsh environment jack-up rig West Epsilon by two years from December 2014 to December 2016. The estimated value of the contr
Fincantieri has signed an agreement for the acquisition from STX Europe of 50.75% of STX OSV, a company listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange and world leader in the construction of offshore support vessels for oil and gas extraction and production. With 21 shipyards in 3 different continents, near
On Wednesday 2 January 2013, Fendercare Marine announces the launch of a new division, Fendercare Marine Equipment and Lifting Services, located at their Great Yarmouth base. Fendercare Marine, one of the world’s leading suppliers of marine products and services, opened their energy support base in
Statoil announces that the Lavani-2 exploration and appraisal well has resulted in a new natural gas discovery offshore Tanzania. The Statoil-operated Lavani-2 well successfully appraised the Lavani-1 discovery reservoir in the Palaeogene. When deepening the well to the second target, a separate and
Atwood Oceanics, Inc. has been awarded a twelve-month contract extension by Salamander Energy (Bualuang) Limited (“Salamander”) for the jackup Atwood Mako. The extension is priced at a day rate of $155,000 and begins September 9, 2013. The Atwood Mako commenced its initial twelve month drilling serv
Atwood Oceanics, Inc. announced yesterday that one of its subsidiaries has been awarded a twelve-month contract extension by Salamander Energy (Bualuang) Limited for the jackup Atwood Mako. The extension is priced at a day rate of $155,000 and begins September 9, 2013. The Atwood Mako commenced its
Aker Solutions has won a contract to supply a complete drilling equipment package for a deepwater drillship Jurong Shipyard is building for the Brazilian market. The contract value is undisclosed. On 25 August 2012 Aker Solutions announced a contract to supply six drilling equipment packages to Juro
Maersk Line won ‘Shipping Line of the Year’ during the Supply Chain Asia (SCA) Logistics Awards 2012 in Singapore on 6 December. The company was judged best in class among operators in the region – beating other finalists that included APL, Cosco, Hanjin, and Yang Ming. John Corris, Head of Regional
Technip, leader in a consortium with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), was awarded by Total E&P Norge, a contract for the Martin Linge development project located approximately 180 kilometers west of Bergen, Norway, in a water depth of 115 meters. The total contract is worth approximately USD 1.25 bil
Aker Solutions has won a contract to supply a complete drilling equipment package for a deepwater drillship Jurong Shipyard is building for the Brazilian market. The contract value is undisclosed. On 25 August 2012 Aker Solutions announced a contract to supply six drilling equipment packages to Juro
The very large crude oil carrier (VLCC) Takamatsu Maru arrived for the first time at the sea berth for the Kawasaki refinery of TonenGeneral Sekiyu K.K., which assumed the charter of this vessel after the company purchased virtually all of Exxon Mobil Corporation’s Japan business. The vessel was bui
Statoil and the partners in the Dagny field in the North Sea submitted the Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) to the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy. The development concept consists of a fixed platform to be tied in to the Sleipner field for gas export. The oil will be transported by tankers
