BW Offshore has signed an interim agreement for a six year extension for FPSO Sendje Berge with Addax Petroleum Exploration Ltd, an affiliate of the Sinopec Group. The firm period has been extended to Q1 2018, with options until Q1 2020. The agreement secures operational continuity while awaiting fi
The new Wärtsilä low-pressure, 2-stroke, dual-fuel engine (DF), has been endorsed with a new order. A 5-cylinder Wärtsilä RT-flex50DF engine, together with the gas valve unit and other relevant equipment, has been ordered for a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier vessel being built for the Chine
Gaz Transport & Technigaz (GTT), world leader in the design of membrane containment systems for the maritime transportation and storage of LNG, recently signed a technical services agreement with Gabadi for the maintenance and repair of membrane containment systems, qualifying Gabadi to provide its
Chubu Electric Power of Japan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with GAIL of India to consider collaboration in joint LNG procurement and operations. Besides, the two companies will also seek to collaborate on shipping optimization. “Chubu and GAIL are large LNG importers having conside
The high capacity 3D vessels of Dolphin Geophysical continue to build solid contract back-log in South America, with the award of an additional new 3D seismic contract with a duration in excess of 70 days. Dolphin will be utilising two vessels to cover the increased demand and recent awards in South
UTEC Survey, one of the world’s largest independent survey organisations, has awarded Veripos an exclusive three-year contract for provision of high-precision GNSS positioning services in support of global offshore operations via UTEC’s offices located around the world including: Australia, Brazil,
Bass Strait Oil Company Ltd has received formal notice cancelling Petroleum Exploration Permit Vic/P66 in the Gippsland Basin, with the process formally approved by the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator (“NOPTA”) on 18 March 2014. Bass Strait Oil Company Limited holds 60% interest and
Tangiers Petroleum Limited has advised that the site survey has been completed at the location of the TAO-1 well, offshore Morocco, and is compatible for the use of a jack-up rig. A Novation Agreement has been entered into by Galp Energia on behalf of the joint venture partners to secure access to t
Between 28 and 31 January 2014, the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway carried out an audit of barrier management, technical safety and electrical systems at Troll C platform in the North Sea. The objective of the audit was to verify whether Statoil’s management and monitoring of barriers at Troll C
Paolo Scaroni, Chief Executive Officer of Italian oil company Eni, is pessimistic about the future of the South Stream offshore pipeline project. According to La Repubblica, Scaroni said that the future of the project, which is expected to bring Russian gas to Europe via a subsea pipeline in the Bla
Dolphin, a global full-range, asset light supplier of marine geophysical services, has been awarded two additional 3D seismic contracts for undisclosed clients. The first contract will be carried out in South America and has a duration of approximately 3 months. The Dolphin’s second contract in Nort
Subsea 7 S.A. has been awarded a lump sum contract valued at approximately $110 million by Shell for the installation of jumpers, umbilicals and associated subsea structures for the BC-10 Phase 3 Project in the Campos Basin offshore Brazil. Project management and engineering will be performed from S
Dudgeon Offshore Wind Limited (owned by Statoil ASA and Statkraft) has awarded Seaway Heavy Lifting the contract for the transportation and installation of 67 foundations and 1 substation as part of the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm project. The contract will cover storage, transportation and installat
Reach Subsea has signed a contract with an international company for the vessel Dina Star. The contract starts in June and has a duration of 4-6 months. The offshore operations will take place primarily in the High North areas. Dina Star has ice class 1B and De-Ice and will under this contract serve
