DNV GL Oil & Gas to expand footprint in West Norway
Apr 16, 2014
DNV GL is relocating its oil & gas head office in Norway from Høvik to Stavanger in order to be even closer to its customers. Local delivery capacity will be expanded in Stavanger and Bergen and operations will continue in Høvik,

FoundOcean wins multiple contracts to secure the Solan oil field foundations
Apr 15, 2014
FoundOcean has secured two contract awards, on the Solan oil field development to the west of the Shetlands in the North Sea, with Heerema Marine Contractors and Bibby Offshore. The contracts cover the structural grouting for the 8,000-tonne Solan platform

Bibby Bergen wins Charter with Kvaerner Stord
Apr 14, 2014
Bibby Maritime have confirmed that Bibby Bergen will be moving to Kvaerner Stord’s yard in Norway to start a four month charter, commencing 30th April 2014.

Seadrill reduces stake in SapuraKencana Petroleum Bhd
Apr 11, 2014
Seadrill Limited has sold 230 million shares of SapuraKencana raising approximately US$300 million in proceeds. The total economic gain realized from this sale is approximately US$165 million.

Tracerco announce a live demonstration of discovery™ at NASA during OTC
Apr 10, 2014
Tracerco, part of the FTSE100, Johnson Matthey Plc, is holding a live demonstration of the brand new version of DiscoveryTM, developed for ultra-deep-water applications, on May 7th and 8th at

AGR wins frame agreement with Premier Oil
Apr 9, 2014
AGR has been assigned by Premier Oil to deliver a range of services within the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). The contract period is for five years plus additional three years.

Hydrasun invests to support subsea intervention operations
Apr 8, 2014
Aberdeen-based Hydrasun has invested more than £600,000 in new specialist equipment and inventory, for the completion of High Pressure long length specialist Hose Assemblies for subsea intervention operations.

FoundOcean completes grouting at Nordsee Ost
Apr 7, 2014
On Friday 14th March 2014, it was confirmed that FoundOcean had completed grouting operations on the 48th turbine, of RWE Innogy’s 295 MW capacity Nordsee Ost Offshore Wind Farm.

Fugro EMU appointed to undertake an environmental impact assessment of Aberdeen Harbour
Apr 4, 2014
Fugro EMU, with support from the Waterman Group, has been appointed to undertake a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and prepare an Environmental Statement (ES) in relation to the expansion of Aberdeen Harbour.

BP Bulwer Island Refinery Processing To Halt In 2015
Apr 3, 2014
BP intends to halt refining operations at its 102,000 barrels per day (bpd) Bulwer Island refinery in Brisbane, Queensland by mid-2015. Andy Holmes, President of BP Australasia, said that the growth of very large refineries in the Asia-Pacific region

GE and PETRONAS sign new Global Frame Agreement
Apr 2, 2014
GE has signed a new seven-year Global Frame Agreement with PETRONAS, Malaysia’s oil and gas corporation. The agreement, which includes an option to renew for a further three years, calls for GE to supply

Wärtsilä Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems selected for ten new vessels being built by HHI
Apr 1, 2014
Wärtsilä has received a number of new orders for its exhaust gas cleaning systems. In March 2014, Solvang ASA of Norway confirmed the option for Wärtsilä Open Loop Scrubber Systems to be installed aboard another of its LGC (Large Gas Carrier) vessels.

DNV GL increases ownership stake in StormGeo
Mar 31, 2014
DNV GL increases ownership stake in StormGeo, a global provider of weather-based decision support services. Private equity group Reiten and TV2 have sold majority shares to EQT Mid Market.

New machining solution from Hydratight
Mar 28, 2014
Joint integrity specialist Hydratight has added the 2250P boring bar capable of covering a range of 2.5in. to 24in. diameter and lengths of up to 12ft., to its range of boring bar tools. Many of the design and performance elements of the 2250P have been inspired by the larger capacity field

First Subsea pipeline contingency tool for lchthys LNG Project
Mar 27, 2014
First Subsea Ltd has been awarded a contract by Saipem Portugal Comercio Maritomo Sociedade Unipresso Lda to supply a 42” PRT (pipeline recovery tool) for the Gas Export Pipeline on the Ichthys LNG Project.

Maersk Drilling names the world’s largest jack-up rig
Mar 26, 2014
In a ceremony held at the Keppel FELS shipyard in Singapore, Karen Tiffen, wife of Martin Tiffen, Managing Director of Total E&P Norge AS, had the honour of naming the ultra harsh environment jack-up rig Maersk

Technip in the UK awarded Top Employer certification
Mar 25, 2014
Technip in the UK has once again been named as one of ‘Britain’s Top Employers’ at a ceremony in London. The Top Employers Institute, previously known as the CRF Institute, presented the prestigious award to the

Hydrasun Wins Great Large Company at Prestigious Industry Awards
Mar 24, 2014
Aberdeen-headquartered Hydrasun named Great Large Company at the Offshore Achievement Awards (OAA) ceremony held at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC). Hydrasun was awarded the coveted “Great Large Company Award”,

Kongsberg Celebrates Its 200th Year Anniversary Today
Mar 21, 2014
Established on 20th March 1814, the Kongsberg Group (KOG), a leading Norwegian technology company, celebrates 200 years in business today. The company can boast the longest industrial history in Norway, with continuous operations since its foundation.

Fugro specialists at OTC Asia to support offshore exploration and production
Mar 20, 2014
Fugro’s long-established presence in the Asia Pacific region will be reflected on its exhibition stand at this month’s OTC Asia event. Providing people, equipment and technology for all elements of the offshore

Wärtsilä to retrofit two UK ferries with its new AQUARIUS READY ballast water management system solution
Mar 19, 2014
The Wärtsilä AQUARIUS READY solution is a phased process that enables cost savings and installation flexibility for ship owners preparing their vessels for ballast water treatment regulatory compliance.

VARD signs contract with DOF Subsea and Technip for four Pipe Lay Support Vessels
Mar 18, 2014
VARD has signed new contracts with joint ventures of DOF Subsea and Technip for the design and construction of four Pipe Lay Support Vessels (PLSVs). The contracts constitute the largest order in VARD’s history,

DNV GL launches global, risk-based shale development verification service
Mar 17, 2014
DNV GL announced the launch of a comprehensive, tailor-made independent verification service based on the provisions of its Recommended Practice for Risk Management of Shale Gas Developments and Operations

Petrobras confirms deep-water discovery in Potiguar Basin
Mar 14, 2014
Petrobras has completed drilling wildcat well 1-BRSA-1205-RNS (1-RNS-158), located in deep-waters of the Potiguar Basin. The results confirm the discovery of intermediate oil (24º API), as previously announced to the market on December 17, 2013.