Ship repair yards challenged to keep ship owners’ investment costs low
May 11, 2012
International environmental regulations for the shipping industry are being tightened and demand a reduction of the emissions of sulphur and nitrous

H2O Inc.'s Crapzapper division to provide affordable aftermarket parts
May 11, 2012
H2O Inc.’s Crapzapper™ division has expanded its offerings to provide aftermarket parts for electrolytic type sewage treatment systems, announced

New HPFAC tool from Drawworks
May 11, 2012
A new High Pressure Fill-up and Circulation (HPFAC) tool from Drawworks, L.P. allows operators to fill-up, circulate and take flow-back while casing is

Bremen Fire-brigade and Police take delivery of Damen Fire Fighting Vessel
May 10, 2012
Damen Shipyards has recently delivered the ‘Bremen 1’ to the City of Bremen (Germany) to replace its 1975-built predecessor. Both the local police force

Fairstar Heavy Transport awarded $ 9.6 million float-over contract by Saipem
May 10, 2012
Fairstar Heavy Transport N.V. (FAIR) has been awarded a contract by Saipem S.p.A. to provide float-over and installation services to Saipem for the

Drilling on Albert prospect has started
May 10, 2012
Norwegian Energy Company ASA (Noreco) report that drilling of exploration well 6201/11-3 in PL519 has started. The well will target the Albert prospect, which is

Forum Energy provide trading statement
May 10, 2012
Forum Energy Plc notes the announcement made by Philex Petroleum Corporation to the Philippines Stock Exchange in relation to its financial

ITIC says ship managers must beware increase in claims by owners
May 10, 2012
International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) says it has seen a noticeable increase in claims against ship managers by shipowners who are going

Mediterranean O&G granted exploration extension in Italy
May 10, 2012
Mediterranean Oil & Gas reported that the Italian Ministry for Economic Development has granted a three year extension until May 5, 2015 to the

Faroe commences Norwegian Sea Cooper exploration well
May 10, 2012
Faroe Petroleum report that drilling has commenced on the Cooper prospect in the Norwegian Sea (Faroe 30%). The exploration well will target the Cooper prospect

Environmental Drilling to receive investment backing from Element Partners and CSL Capital
May 10, 2012
Environmental Drilling Solutions, LLC, (EDS) has received a growth equity investment from Element Partners and CSL Capital Management, announced

Sound Oil applies for the San Lorenzo production concession
May 9, 2012
Sound Oil has formally applied to the Italian authorities for the San Lorenzo Production Concession, with the target to develop and produce the Casa

Xcite reports total depth at 9/3b-7 well on the Bentley field
May 9, 2012
Xcite Energy reports that drilling of the 9/3b-7 well on the Bentley field is progressing satisfactorily, having reached a total depth of 6,684 feet.

Technology Centre Mongstad opened
May 9, 2012
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg and Minister of Petroleum and Energy Ola Borten Moe today attended the opening of the Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM).

Oil and gas survey shows 2012 optimism despite lingering impact of 2011 Budget
May 9, 2012
The legacy of the Chancellor’s 2011 Budget lingers on in the oil and gas sector – despite increased optimism in the industry following the 2012 budget

Well Intervention Specialists set to gather in Norway for annual ICOTA seminar
May 9, 2012
Leading oil and gas industry body, the Intervention & Coiled Tubing Association (ICoTA) European Chapter is set to host industry experts at a one-day

EIC Connect Oil & Gas International Supply Chain Event & Conference 2012
May 9, 2012
Many of the world’s leading oil & gas operators and contractors will be converging on Manchester this November for what is expected to be the biggest

Kvaerner invests in Stord facilities
May 9, 2012
Kvaerner is preparing for a significant growth in its home market and invests approximately NOK 250 million in upgrades of its facilities at Stord.

InterDam introduces fire wall system of the future
May 9, 2012
InterDam – the supplier of blast- and fire-resistant doors and walls – introduces an innovative new application for firewalls.

Knutsen Maskin brings new snorkel lifts to Norway
May 9, 2012
Vei og Anlegg 2012 will be the European debuts for two Snorkel aerial work platforms, shown by the company’s official distributor for Norway.

Knowledge sector and industry join forces in new HME courses
May 9, 2012
Noise and vibration attenuation is an increasingly important subject in international shipping and the shipbuilding industry. This June the maritime industry

Statoil reports 2012 first quarter results
May 9, 2012
Statoil's first quarter 2012 net operating income was NOK 57.9 billion, a 14% increase compared to NOK 50.8 billion in the first quarter of 2011.

Aker Solutions celebrates opening of carbon capture plant at Mongstad
May 8, 2012
Aker Solutions celebrates the official opening of the carbon capture plant at CO2 Technology Centre Mongstad, which forms a basis for further

DNV enters into a strategic partnership with Norwegian Storm Geo Group
May 8, 2012
DNV has, as part of a strategic partnership with StormGeo, acquired the right to purchase 22,6 % of StormGeo’s shares through a mutually convertible