Noble Corporation today announced that a subsidiary has exercised its option with Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (“HHI”) for the construction of an additional ultra-deepwater drillship, the fourth such drillship to be ordered this year subject to the parties executing an agreed form of constructi
Tyco Valves & Controls, a leading manufacturer and marketer of valves, actuators and controls is pleased to present its range of market-leading products, services and solutions at Offshore Europe 2011. Tyco will be showcasing its latest designs of actuated subsea ball valves, which meet the evolving
Petro Vietnam Technical Services has awarded InterMoor a prelay mooring system contract for a project offshore Vietnam. Source: Subsea UK [mappress] Source:SubseaUK ,September 1, 2011;
Hyperdynamics Corporation today announced the addition of key corporate and operations staff. The Company said it was is pleased to welcome Tahera Khan as Director of Human Resources, David G. Williams as Chief Drilling Engineer and Thomas K. Posey as Senior Operations Geologist. Khan comes to Hyper
Offshore vessel market has been one area of the business that has had little to do with vessel scrapping. It was notable therefore that in the first quarter results for US-owner Tidewater that an announcement was made regarding the intention to scrap eleven vessels from its large fleet. Tidewater is
Tritech, leader in acoustic technologies, has developed a system for the real-time integrity monitoring of mooring lines, umbilicals and risers on Floating Production Storage and Offloading Units (FPSOs). RAMS (Riser and Anchor Monitoring System) is a 360° riser and anchor chain monitoring system fo
The future in Northern Norway is the theme of Petro 2011 in Harstad. Deputy CEO Erling Matland represents Aibel at the conference. “I am going to talk about how Aibel succeeds with new maintenance and modification contracts,” says Matland. How does the company succeed? “By having prioritized early a
BMT Cordah, a leading marine environmental consultancy and a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, has been awarded a major contract by Canadian Natural Resources International (CNRI). This project will see BMT provide vital support and guidance for the environmental aspects during two of CNRI’s decommission
Buccaneer Energy Limited announced that its subsidiary Kenai Offshore Ventures, LLC (“KOV”) has executed a binding Purchase Agreement with Transocean Offshore Resources Limited, a subsidiary of Switzerland-based Transocean Limited, to acquire the GSF Adriatic XI offshore jack-up rig (“Rig”). The tot
Salamander Energy announces the completion of the Cat Ba–1X (“101-CB-1X”) exploration well in Block 101-100/04, offshore northern Vietnam. Block 101-100/04 was the subject of a farm out as announced on 31st May 2011. The 101-CB-1X well was drilled by the Aquamarine Driller jack-up rig to a total dep
Northern Offshore, Ltd. announced that its subsidiary, Northern Offshore U.K. Limited, was awarded a contract from Maersk Olie og Gas AS (“Maersk”), for the jackup Energy Enhancer. The award is subject to approval by the Danish Energy Authority. The contract, for operations in the Danish Sector of t
FoundOcean has completed grouting operations for a four-legged wellhead jacket in a greenfield location in the North Sea. The project forms part of a three year agreement between FoundOcean and Saipem Ltd. The jacket is installed in 81m water depth and the grouting took place via a sub-sea grouting
Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world’s biggest shipbuilder and a leading marine engine manufacturer, today announced it won orders to supply HiMSEN marine engines for drillships for major offshore drilling companies including Noble Drilling Holding LLC., Diamond Offshore Drilling Ltd. The 98 HiMSEN e
AGR Group announces new drilling technology and growth strategy. Sverre Skogen, CEO of AGR Group, outlined the corporation’s ambitions at the annual Pareto Securities Conference on August 31, 2011. AGR Group is embarking on a new growth strategy that will allow it to maximize opportunities presented
