Buccaneer Energy Limited provides the following update in respect to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (“AIDEA”) participation in the acquisition of the Adriatic XI. As previously advised the Joint Ownership Agreement (“JOA”) executed between the Company’s 50% owned subsidiary K
Starting Wednesday, a series of dives by a remotely operated vehicle may definitively determine the ecological threat posed by the S.S… By David Sneed (sanluisobispo) [mappress] Source: sanluisobispo, October 06 , 2011;
The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) acquired and processed information from eight operating companies that are responsible for the 193 temporarily abandoned wells on the Norwegian shelf. The survey shows that 38 per cent of these wells do not have two intact barriers pursuant to the intentio
Caterpillar today announced the Cat® C175-16 generator set is now globally available to customers seeking a high power density and lower emissions offshore drilling module. Rated1830 ekW at 1200 rpm (60 Hz), 4 Cat C175-16 drilling modules provide 7320 ekW of rated power. This platform was designed t
Petrobras received this week, the bid proposals for the hiring of services and chartering of 21 offshore drilling rigs to be built in Brazil. The units will be used in the Company’s exploration and production development activities. Petrobras is currently analyzing the documents submitted by Ocean R
From wind farms and wave energy to the holy grail of gold mines, explorer Nick Hutchings is convinced a wealth of opportunities lie beneath… James Whittaker (bermudasun) [mappress] Source: bermudasun, October 06 , 2011;
The recent signing of a RM100 million contract by Labuan Shipyard Engineering Sdn Bhd (LSE) for the engineering, construction, testing and… Source: Bernama [mappress] Source:Bernama , October 6, 2011;
Intra-Asia player Wan Hai Lines will put into service a new 1,800 teu containership next Friday to expand its long-haul services. (Seatrade-Asia) [mappress] Source: Seatrade-Asia, October 6, 2011
The Ministry of Information and Communications wishes to inform the general public that Sierra Leone’s share of the 17,000 KM Africa Coast… (cocorioko) [mappress] Source: cocorioko, October 06 , 2011;
During the period 24-30 August 2011, the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) conducted an audit of Eni Norge AS (Eni) aimed at detailed engineering and fabrication of load-bearing structures and maritime systems for Goliat FPSO. Background The detailed engineering of the Goliat hull is now neari
Hamburg-based manufacturer HATLAPA Marine Equipment has purchased a majority shareholding in the Norwegian deck machinery company Triplex AS. In doing so HATLAPA’s traditional product portfolio of compressors, steering gear and winches has now been significantly expanded to include all components of
BP has received consent to use PCP (pictured) until 31 December 2011. The Valhall Redevelopment (VRD) project was initiated as a consequence of subsidence and ageing of the QP living quarters facility, the DP drilling facility and the PCP process facility. This entails, among other things, the insta
Petrobras received this week, the bid proposals for the hiring of services and chartering of 21 offshore drilling rigs to be built in Brazil. The units will be used in the Company’s exploration and production development activities. Petrobras is currently analyzing the documents submitted by Ocean R
Continually developing wind turbine manufacturing, Taiwan-based Teco Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd., perhaps the oldest name in… (cens) [mappress] Source: cens, October 06, 2011