LNG Fuelled Tankers – Wärtsilä to Supply Comprehensive Scope of SolutionsSep 13, 2016Wärtsilä, provider of LNG fuel solutions to the marine industry, has been awarded a contract covering four newbuild tanker vessels.
Major Commercial Fleets Committing to New KVH Broadband Airtime PlansSep 13, 2016KVH Industries, Inc. is driving a sea change in the way that global maritime fleets are using broadband at sea.
Statoil and Icelandic Partners Drill The World’s Hottest Geothermal WellSep 13, 2016Statoil and partners in The Iceland Deep Drilling Project have begun to drill a geothermal research well on Iceland.
New Partnership to Increase Maritime Safety and Prepare for Emergency Operations in the Arctic RegionsSep 12, 2016KONGSBERG maritime simulators will enable a new partnership between Nord University, Bodin and Lofoten Maritime Vocational Schools and the Nordland county administration in Norway.
Intelsat Delivering on the Promise of High Throughput with High PerformanceSep 12, 2016Intelsat, operator of the world’s first Globalized Network, powered by its satellite backbone, has released details of its customers and ecosystem partners achievement of a 165% to 330% increase in spectral efficiency...
Variable Frequency Drives in Focus for new KONGSBERG and Siemens Partnership AgreementSep 12, 2016Kongsberg Maritime and Siemens have signed a partnership agreement based on delivery of components on Variable Frequency Drives systems for offshore and maritime vessels.
Tracerco, Gate Collaborate Using Discovery™ TechnologySep 11, 2016The collaboration brings together the subsea capabilities of the Discovery™ technology and the world-class inspection capabilities of Johnson Matthey’s Oil and Gas business...
Total Exercises its Pre-Emption Rights on Barnett Shale AssetsSep 11, 2016Total E&P USA has announced that it is exercising its pre-emption right to acquire Chesapeake’s 75% interests in the jointly held Barnett Shale operating area located in North Texas.
Weekly Rig Counts from Baker HughesSep 11, 2016Baker Hu.ghes Incorporated has posted Weekly Rig Count reports to its Investor Relations website. BHI Rig Count: US +11 to 508 rigs
Statoil Increases Stake in UK Offshore WindSep 11, 2016Statoil and Statkraft have signed a letter of intent that Statoil takes over as operator of the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm from January 2017. Statoil will also through this deal increase...
Total Lubmarine Launches New Single Oil SolutionSep 9, 2016Total Lubmarine has launched Talusia Optima, a new cylinder lube oil compatible with high sulphur heavy fuel oils and ultra-low sulphur distillate fuels.
ABB Turbocharging Digital Application Calculates Impact of Non-Original PartsSep 9, 2016ABB Turbocharging has developed a new digital application to identify the potential operational risks of replacing turbocharger parts with non-original components.
Nobel Upstream Acquisition of Stake in UK North Sea Maclure CompletedSep 9, 2016Nobel Upstream, the independent UK-based exploration and production company, reports its acquisition of a 7.59% non-operated interest in the Maclure oil and gas field from Shell...
Semco Maritime Enters into 5-year Service AgreementSep 9, 2016Semco Maritime has entered into a 5-year agreement for service and maintenance of substation for the Nordsee One wind farm. Opens new office in Norddeich, Germany.
Shell Marine Announces its Latest Cylinder Lubricant DevelopmentSep 9, 2016Shell Marine has given ship owners an insight into the comprehensive approach driving its ground-breaking work to protect the most modern ultra-efficient diesel engines...
Baker Hughes Announces August 2016 Rig CountsSep 9, 2016Baker Hughes Incorporated has announced that the international rig count for August 2016 was 937 down 1 from the 938 counted in July 2016, and down 200 from the 1,137 counted in August 2015.
Aqualis and Siemens Sign Framework Services AgreementSep 8, 2016Siemens Wind Power AS has awarded Aqualis Offshore UK Ltd a global framework services agreement for the provision of a range of engineering services...
Aker Solutions Secures Work for Tie-In of Utgard Field to Sleipner AreaSep 8, 2016Aker Solutions will provide EPCIC services to enable a tie-in of the Utgard gas and condensate field to the Statoil-operated Sleipner facilities...
Schlumberger and ION Announce New 3D Multiclient Reimaging ProgramSep 8, 2016Schlumberger WesternGeco and ION Geophysical Corporation have announced a new 3D multiclient reimaging broadband program offshore Mexico...
Emerson Awarded Shell Prelude ContractSep 8, 2016Shell Australia has chosen Emerson to provide automation maintenance and reliability services for Shell’s
Prelude Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility.
Mech-Tool Engineering Limited Appoints New Managing DirectorSep 8, 2016Mech-Tool Engineering Limited has announced the appointment of David Scott to the new position of Managing Director.
SPE Offshore Europe 2017 reveals “New Realities and Reinvention” Theme and Launches Call for PapersSep 8, 2016Embracing New Realities: Reinventing our Industry has been announced as the central theme for SPE Offshore Europe 2017 which will take place in Aberdeen...
ABB Rolls Out Most Comprehensive Maritime Software PlatformSep 8, 2016ABB has launched an updated maritime software analytics platform that is the most comprehensive on offer to the shipping industry.
Intelligent Innovation Can Reboot The Oil and Gas Industry and Recharge InvestmentSep 8, 2016SPE Intelligent Energy 2016 (IE16) is underway in Aberdeen, UK with a call to action by investors to avoid “bad” CAPEX cuts, improve transparency and create real value through innovation.