Mediterranean bottom currents and the sediment deposits they leave behind offer new insights into global climate change, the opening and closing of ocean circulation gateways and locations where hydrocarbon deposits may lie buried under the sea. A team of 35 scientists from 14 countries recently ret
Hyperdynamics Corporation announced the Sabu-1 exploration well offshore Republic of Guinea was drilled to a total subsea depth of 2,224 meters, putting the well near the top of Cretaceous age sediments, and that the next string of 13-3/8 inch casing was successfully set. Following retesting of the
FoundOcean is excited to announce the award of the foundation grouting contract for Nordsee Ost offshore wind farm in German waters by RWE Innogy. The 295 MW capacity wind farm will be installed in water depths ranging from 22 to 25 m on four-legged jacket foundations. The 49 foundations (48 turbine
Drilling solutions provider AGR has successfully completed its first Brazilian operation using their EC-Drill™ technology. This EC-Drill™ solution is based on the well-proven RMR System that has been modified for use on Petrobras jack up wells. AGR’s Managed Pressure Drilling system was used on two
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has entered into contracts with Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) and Dolphin Geophysical for the acquisition of seismic data. The contracts have a total value of NOK 170 million. The vessels M/V Nordic Explorer (PGS) and M/V Artemis Atlantic (Dolphin Geophysical
Green energy company Ecotricity is adding the power of the Sea to that of the Wind and the Sun – to make its Green Electricity. Ecotricity is developing a radical Wave power device called Searaser – which it believes can address two of the biggest barriers to the deployment of renewable energy on th
Seajacks Kraken, a self-propelled jack-up vessel owned and operated by Seajacks, has been contracted by NAM (Nederlandse Aardoliemaatschappij BV) and Shell UK Limited to work on one of the largest well repair and maintenance campaigns in the Southern North Sea. The program is scheduled to last for t
Western Australian (WA) ship builder Strategic Marine has finished work on a state-of-the-art 27 metre work barge which will be delivered to the Port of Dampier to service the burgeoning resources sector. The barge named ‘Alamo’ has been built for Karratha business Offshore Plant Hire and will be ch
The South West has been named as the UK’s first Marine Energy Park, firmly placing the region on the international map for leadership in marine renewable energy. Climate Change Minister Greg Barker made the announcement on a visit to Bristol where he met with key members of the new initiative. The S
Schlumberger Limited reported full-year 2011 revenue of $39.54 billion versus $27.45 billion in 2010. Full-year 2011 income from continuing operations attributable to Schlumberger, excluding charges and credits, was $4.97 billion, representing diluted earnings-per-share of $3.66 versus $2.86 in 2010
Upon fostering the development and advancement of the Maritime Industry, it is of a striking importance to ensure that coastal environments, waterways and oceans are not threatened by shipping and offshore operations. Marine pollution has been recognized as one of many other serious threats to the w
BOURBON was informed on 20th January that JACCAR Holdings SA had acquired 945 000 additional shares in BOURBON. The participation of JACCAR Holdings SA in BOURBON thus passes from 24.6% to 26.04% of the capital and 25.7% to 27.12% of the voting rights. Commenting on its rising above the 25% threshol
Statoil farms into a Cairn Energy operated exploration licence offshore West Greenland. Statoil has acquired a 30.625% working interest in the Pitu licence in Baffin Bay. The licence was awarded to Cairn Energy during the first Baffin Bay licensing round in December 2010. Cairn will continue as oper
Dolphin Geophysical has received a Letter of Award from an undisclosed client for the acquisition of a 3D survey offshore India. The survey will be acquired with the M/V Artemis Arctic and is expected to be completed in early April 2012. Atle Jacobsen, CEO commented; “We are very pleased to be award
