Black & Veatch, in partnership with Chemtex, continues to support the fast paced development of China’s transport liquefied natural gas (TLNG) market. The partnership won a contract to deliver a 400,000 metric tonnes per annum (tpa) liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing facility in Erdos, Inner Mon
InterMoor, an Acteon company, has won a contract for design, fabrication and installation of 12 suction pile anchors, pre-set installation of 12 chain / polyester / chain mooring lines and hook-up of the LLOG Delta House production semi-submersible (the Floating Production System “FPS”). The work wi
TGS announces three new multi-client surveys; a 3D survey in the Atwater Valley area of the central Gulf of Mexico, a 3D onshore survey in Alberta, Canada and a 2D survey offshore Newfoundland. The Francisco 3D multi-client survey in the Atwater Valley area of the central Gulf of Mexico expands upon
Fairmount Marine’s tugs Fairmount Glacier and Fairmount Expedition have assisted in the installation of FPSO OSX3 in the Tubarão Martelo oilfield offshore Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Both Fairmount tugs were part of a five unit strong fleet of tugs contracted to hook-up the OSX3 to her anchors. Fairmoun
Honeywell said that it will provide an Integrated Control and Safety System (ICSS) for the world’s first floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) liquefaction, regasification and storage unit (FLRSU) for the Exmar-Pacific Rubialis Energy project offshore Colombia. With the surge in demand for alternativ
Dril-Quip, Inc. announced that it has entered into a five year global frame agreement with BP International Limited for the supply of subsea wellhead equipment and related services. The contract provides the terms and conditions for worldwide call off orders placed by BP for Dril-Quip’s Big Bore II-
Novatek announced the conclusion of heads of agreement for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) between Yamal LNG and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC). The document provides for the supply of no less than three million tons of LNG per annum at delivered ex-ship (DES) terms for a peri
The commissioning phase of the regasification plant of OLT Offshore LNG Toscana is on going, in line with the company’s operating program. After successful offloading of the first LNG cargo and with the completion of all safety and environmental checks, the Terminal started to regasify the LNG since
Qatar’s premier marine company Nakilat has secured vessel building and operations contracts for the Port of Ras Laffan via its joint ventures, shipbuilder Nakilat Damen Shipyards Qatar (NDSQ) and towage operator Nakilat SvitzerWijsmuller (NSW). NDSQ has signed to build seven vessels — two 60-ton bol
KrisEnergy Ltd., an independent upstream oil and gas company, announces that on 21 October 2013, the Songa Mercur semi-submersible rig began drilling the Ca Ngu-1 exploration well in Block 120 offshore central Vietnam. The Ca Ngu-1 exploration well is planned to reach approximately 1,500 metres tota
Otto Energy Limited, as operator of the producing Galoc oilfield joint venture offshore the Philippines, provides the following update on the Galoc-5H and Galoc-6H drilling campaign in SC14C. During the period from 0600 hours (AWST) on 16th October 2013 to 0600 hours (AWST) on 21st October 2013, the
Louisiana’s governor Bobby Jindal and National Oilwell Varco (NOV) executive Toby Webre announced NOV will develop a $23 million drilling technology facility in New Iberia. The new facility will create 80 new direct jobs with an average salary of $60,000 per year, plus benefits. LED estimates the te
Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply the engineering and equipment for a new power plant under construction in Indonesia. The project is being handled on a fast-track basis, and the plant is scheduled to be handed over and in full operation in March 2015. The contract was signed in the third quart
It’s the moment of truth for the world’s first floating liquefied natural gas facility in Geoje, South Korea. After months of construction the Prelude team faces its greatest challenge yet. The two giant sections of the hull are complete; now they must join together. It’s an operation that has been
