Reflections from breakthrough marine energy trialsJan 19, 2015The renewable energy industry was excited late last year when marine energy technology company Minesto announced that it had successfully managed to produce electricity from low velocity currents off Northern Ireland, the first in the marine energy era. The marine power plant Deep Green has now been producing electricity for more than a year, and Minesto’s founder and CEO
Novara GeoSolutions signs Intrepid Pipeline Software agreement with Khatib & AlamiJan 16, 2015Novara GeoSolutions the Boston, MA-based creator and supplier of oil & gas pipeline management software, Intrepid® has
Hima-Sella to build ESD system for off-shore rigJan 16, 2015Hima-Sella has been awarded a contract to develop an Emergency Shutdown (ESD) system for a North Sea oil platform; in
Qatar Petroleum and Shell not to pursue Al Karaana petrochemicals projectJan 16, 2015Qatar Petroleum and Shell have decided not to proceed with the proposed Al Karaana petrochemicals project, and to stop
Newpark Resources wins international contract awardJan 15, 2015Newpark Resources, Inc. has been awarded Lot 1 and Lot 3 of a recent restricted tender by Sonatrach to provide drilling fluids
Kongsberg Maritime: New Quick-Deploy ‘PulSAR’ Side Scan Sonar for SAR OperationsJan 15, 2015Kongsberg Maritime has introduced a new tow fish side scan sonar for use in Search and Recovery (SAR) missions as well as
ELA Container Offshore GmbH dealing with the positive forecast for 2015Jan 14, 2015The year 2015 kicks off with tons of exciting happenings, projects and events. “I am very excited about what lies ahead in 2015”, says Hans Gatzemeier,
Ikon Science GeoPrediction Software and Solutions show their relevance in a low oil price environmentJan 14, 2015Ikon Science registers record quarter and launches significant new products as customers seek tools and advisory services to
Reflections from breakthrough marine energy trialsJan 14, 2015The renewable energy industry was excited late last year when marine energy technology company Minesto had successfully managed to produce electricity from low velocity currents off Northern Ireland, the first in the marine energy era. The marine power plant Deep Green has now been producing electricity for more than a year,
Matrix delivers 150MT Installation Buoyancy Structure for use on LNG projectJan 13, 2015Matrix Composites & Engineering (MCE) has delivered one of the largest installation buoyancy structures in the world to
New marine personnel transfer device takes industry by stormJan 13, 2015Transferring personnel offshore made a major advance in 2014 with the launch of a brand new range of crane transfer devices;
McDermott completes Kepodang platform installationJan 13, 2015McDermott International, Inc. has completed the installation of a 3,086-ton central processing platform (CPP) topside using the
Woodside signs MOU with India's Adani Enterprises LimitedJan 13, 2015Woodside Energy Ltd. has executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with India's Adani Enterprises Limited.
Monitoring greenhouse gases from biofuel cropsJan 13, 2015Global issues such as climate change and energy security have driven rapid growth in renewable energy production - wind,
Cosco to discontinue Octabuoy Hull and Topside Module projectJan 13, 2015COSCO Nantong has informed the Company that on 9 December 2014, it has received a notice from the CVA managers of
Magnolia LNG project process and progress with FERCJan 13, 2015Liquefied Natural Gas Limited provides an update on the status of Information Requests from the United States Federal
Expro secures usd$200 million contract with StatoilJan 13, 2015Expro has secured a significant Europe CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) contract, providing fully integrated well testing and fluid sampling services for Statoil Petroleum AS in the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). Starting on 1st January 2015, the initial 4-year contract is valued at $200 million with options to extend for a further 6 years.
Bilfinger and Survivex team up to introduce offshore training packageJan 12, 2015A recent report found that the energy industry will need 12,000 new entrants over the next five years. The report by professional
EFC Group awarded £3.65million of contractsJan 12, 2015EFC Group has been awarded contracts with major oil and gas drilling contractor companies to the value of £3.65million.
Alphastrut awarded six figure contract with Det norskeJan 12, 2015Alphastrut has been awarded a six figure contract with Det norske to provide raised access flooring on the Ivar Aasen Northern
SunEdison to add 1.6 Gigawatts of Wind Energy projects to development engineJan 9, 2015SunEdison, Inc. has purchased new turbines that will enable SunEdison to develop up to 1.6 gigawatts (GW) of incremental
FARO® launches innovative, user-friendly handheld 3D laser scannerJan 9, 2015FARO Technologies, Inc. has released the new FARO Freestyle3D Handheld Laser Scanner, an easy, intuitive device for use
AccessESP installs Nigeria’s first rigless conveyance systemJan 9, 2015AccessESP has installed the first rigless ESP conveyance system in Nigeria in the Ukpokiti #4 offshore well for Shebah Exploration
Claxton becomes number one supplier with 5000th conductor centralizer installationJan 9, 2015Claxton, an Acteon company, has installed more than 5000 conductor guide centralizers, making the company the market leader for conductor centralizer installation in the North Sea. Conductor centralizers form the interface between the platform jacket and well conductor, assuring vital conductor integrity. Having supplied a range of conductor and structural centralizers to major operators since 1992, Claxton has become the
