KBR announced yesterday that its joint venture with JGC Corporation and Chiyoda Corporation, the JKC JV, has signed the formal contract for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) activities on the Ichthys LNG Project in Northern Australia. The JKC JV partners signed this EPC contract, value
As operators face the dual challenge of sustaining their production levels in mature regions and effectively exploiting the uncapped reserves in growth areas, such as, West Africa, US Gulf of Mexico and Brazil, the potential for subsea capital expenditure throughout the forecast period has increased
Husky Energy, one of Canada’s largest integrated energy companies, today said that preparations are progressing towards executing a scheduled offstation for the SeaRose FPSO in the second quarter of 2012. The offstation is expected to last approximately 125 days and is forecast to impact production
MOSAIC (Modular Open System Architecture Integrated Concept) is a family of modular ships, representing an excellent solution to the need of an effective and modern combat component, both littoral and off-shore. These vessels derive from the Comandanti Class Corvettes, but their most distinguishing
A serious accident in conjunction with a lifting operation occurred at Kvaerner’s yard at Verdal Wednesday 8 February. The accident occurred Wednesday afternoon. Three persons fell from hight when they were working at the Kvaerner yard at Verdal. They were working in a basket from a crane when the b
Foster Wheeler AG announced that Foster Wheeler Upstream, part of its Global Engineering and Construction Group, has been awarded a contract by Discovery Gas Transmission, LLC to provide design, engineering and technical services for a junction platform, facilities and associated pipelines within th
The Mediterranean Shipping Company has added Savannah to its weekly Golden Gate Service between the East Coast and Asia. The 12-vessel service includes the largest ships ever to call on Georgia’s deepwater ports. “The 9,000-TEU class vessels included in this Suez Canal route represent the future of
TenneT announces that Mr Eelco de Boer (58) has been appointed as CFO of TenneT Holding B.V. He will join the Board of Management as a director under the articles of association. Mr De Boer has been employed by TenneT as interim financial administrator since mid-2010. Eelco de Boer has over 20 years
Foster Wheeler AG, has been awarded a contract by Discovery Gas Transmission, LLC to provide design, engineering and technical services for a junction platform, facilities and associated pipelines within the Discovery System at South Timbalier 283, in the Gulf of Mexico. The Foster Wheeler contract
Disney Cruise Line took possession of its newest ship – Disney Fantasy – today from the Meyer Werft shipyard in a traditional maritime ceremony aboard the ship. The Meyer Werft flag was lowered, while the Disney Cruise Line flag was raised, transferring ownership from the shipbuilder to Disney. This
Essar Projects has today announced the completion of Rs.1,064crores D1 Development Project for ONGC by end-March 2012. The project includes installation of three offshore platforms, layingof subsea pipelines to connect the three platforms to the existing floating production, storage and offloading (
James Fisher and Sons plc (JFS) announces that its subsidiary James Fisher Angola Ltda has been awarded a five-year contract by BP Angola for the provision of export tanker support services off the coast of Angola. The contract involves the operation of three anchor handling tugs and diving services
Flexlife’s Commercial Team are exhibiting Flexlife products and services this week at Subsea UK 2012. Subsea 2012, which is being held over two days, will demonstrate how the subsea industry continues to be at the forefront of development in new frontiers, reaching further and going deeper than ever
James Fisher and Sons plc (JFS) announces that its subsidiary James Fisher Angola Ltda has been awarded a five-year contract by BP Angola for the provision of export tanker support services off the coast of Angola. The contract involves the operation of three anchor handling tugs and diving services
