Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a new methodology for building computer models that paves the way to better understanding the flood risks faced by coastal communities. That’s important because towns along the coast are often situated near estuaries, which makes them vulnerable
Aker Solutions has launched ix3 – a software and digital services company that enables operators to accelerate field development projects and optimize asset performance.
TechnipFMC has been awarded integrated engineering, procurement, construction and installation (iEPCI) contract by BP for the Thunder Horse South Expansion 2 project located in the Gulf of Mexico. TechnipFMC will manufacture, deliver and install subsea equipment, including subsea tree systems, manif
Oil company Lukoil has received an approval for a new oil spill response technology from Russia’s State Expert Review Agency.
BP has sanctioned development of the Thunder Horse South Expansion Phase 2 project in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico. The project will further boost output at one of the largest oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico and marks BP’s latest major investment in the U.S. offshore region. The project is expected
Subsea Technology & Rentals (STR) and Forssea Robotics have formed a global exclusive partnership. As part of this partnership, STR has invested in Forssea Robotics Visual LOCalisation (V-LOC) Positioning technology, which will be available globally for operations. The V-LOC positioning system is a
GustoMSC, the developer of the Chela crane, has transferred the multi-functional arm to Danish offshore driller Maersk Drilling.
CSA Ocean Sciences (CSA), under a subcontract to Jacobs, has completed a comprehensive environmental monitoring survey offshore Puerto Rico for the Puerto Rico Aqueduct Authority (PRASA). The survey included physical, biological, and chemical field sampling and data collection at the Aguadilla, Arec
DNV GL has developed a solution that reduces the risk of offshore floating vessel mooring line failure going undetected by replacing physical sensors with a machine learning algorithm that accurately predicts line failure in real time. The company’s Smart Mooring solution addresses growing industry
Oilfield technology firm Airborne Oil & Gas and engineering company Símeros Technologies have signed a collaboration agreement which aims to deliver the first qualified thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) risers in the deepwater region Brazil. Last year, Airborne Oil & Gas started its TCP riser quali
Oilfield services company, Expro, said it has expanded its subsea intervention capabilities, introducing two new well access solutions in addition to its subsea landing string system technologies. According to Expro, the Intervention Riser System (IRS) will safely establish and maintain well access
Norwegian shipbuilder Ulstein has recently held the keel laying ceremony of the cable laying vessel Nexans Aurora. Keel laying marks the start of assembling the grand blocks of a newbuild vessel, destined for the installation of subsea cables by Nexans. The hull is being built at Crist, Poland, whil
A Hitachi ZX300LC-6 medium excavator is helping a Romanian supplier of high-quality aggregates to dredge materials for use in concrete production from the Argeş River, 30km west of the capital, Bucharest. The Zaxis-6 machine was delivered recently by Hitachi’s authorized local dealer, Utirom Invest
Subsea 7 has picked BMT and Sonardyne to deliver riser monitoring system (RMS) for the world’s largest spar platform, Aasta Hansteen. The Aasta Hansteen Spar platform is operated and owned by Equinor. Located 300 kilometres west of Sandnessjøen on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) in water depth
