International oilfield services company Expro today announced the appointment of world-renowned businessman Sir George Buckley as its new Chairman. Sir George has been the US-based Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of global blue-chip manufacturer, 3M, since December 2005. 3M is a Fort
DONG Energy and Bayerngas have decided to develop the Hejre field in the Danish North Sea. DONG Energy is the operator and has a 60 per cent stake in the field. Bayerngas owns 40 per cent. The total investment in the development of the Hejre field is DKK 12.1 billion. DONG Energy’s share is DKK [&he
The global AUV fleet is increasing and demand for autonomous underwater vehicles is expected to show steady growth over the period to 2016 according to a new report by Douglas-Westwood. Report author Paul Newman commented, “Many of the factors in the drive to using unmanned military aircraft, the so
The latest innovation from the pioneers of the multiple echo ultrasonic thickness gauge: * Reliable measurements through coatings * Live A-Scan display for thickness measurement verification * Large 2.4″ colour TFT screen * Topside monitoring with DIVELink * Data logging capability * Optional Helmet
Pelydryn welcomes a new addition to the team in Plymouth. Fresh from the University of Plymouth, Amy Davies has come on board to join the data processing team. Amy’s degree course was in Marine Geoscience, smoothly linking the disciplines of geology and hydrography in a combined syllabus. The theore
Satrijo Tanudjojo, president of Nexans (China) Wires & Cables Co., stated in an interview “The future of power cable will be submarine. China has put a lot of efforts into renewable energy, and one of the areas which is considered to have the maximum growth potential is offshore wind farm,” therefor
SeaBird Exploration PLC has received a Letter of Award for a major contract of 3D seismic work from a major oil company offshore Sub Sahara Africa. The contract represents a value in the range of US$ 11-12 million. The work will commence in early Q2 2012 and has an expected duration of several month
Solstad Offshore announces contracts for several of its construction vessels. The company has signed charter agreements for the following vessels: – «Normand Tonjer» with Fugro Subsea Services Ltd for 200 days firm. Commencement of contract scheduled to March 2012. – «Normand Mermaid» with Fugro Geo
DOF Subsea announces contract awards that underpin strong first half utilisation in the Asia Pacific Region. DOF Subsea Asia Pacific, a subsidiary of DOF ASA has secured multiple contracts awards in Asia and Australia over the last couple of weeks with a total contract value of abt. USD 30 mill. The
Cortland parent company, Actuant Corporation announced that it has acquired Jeyco Pty Ltd (“Jeyco”). Headquartered near Perth, Australia, Jeyco designs and provides specialized mooring, rigging and towing systems and services to offshore oil & gas companies on the north-west shelf of Australia and t
The Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) Fleet Survey Team (FST) completed survey operations in the coastal waters of Cartagena, Colombia Feb. 23. The FST surveys of Cartagena Bay was part of Oceanographic-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (O-SPS 12) and provided an opportunity to assist Colombia
Providence Resources P.l.c., the London (AIM) and Dublin (ESM) quoted oil and gas exploration and production company, provides an operational update on its ongoing well operations in the North Celtic Sea Basin, offshore southern Ireland. The 48/24-10z Barryroe appraisal well is located in c. 100 met
Swiber Holdings Limited, a world class integrated construction and support services provider to the offshore oil and gas industry today reported record performance in revenue of US$654.5 million for the full year ended December 31, 2011 (“FY2011”). The Group achieved a 7.1% increase in net profit to
MEO Australia Limited announces that its wholly owned subsidiary Rayong Offshore Exploration Limited has executed a binding farm-in agreement with Pearl Oil Offshore Limited to acquire a 50% Participating Interest in the Block G2/48 Concession in the Gulf of Thailand. G2/48 is located in shallow wat
