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Offshore & subsea

Pipetech set to diversify and grow with new leadership team

Pipetech, the independent pipe and process cleaning solutions specialist, has set out ambitious plans to expand its services to industrial markets and introduce subsea and wells to its offshore portfolio following recent contract wins and the appointment of a new leadership team.

 
 

Transocean Ltd. sells jackup fleet to Borr Drilling

Transocean Ltd. has announced that it has completed the previously disclosed transaction to sell its jackup fleet to Borr Drilling Limited for a total consideration of approximately US$1.35 billion.

 

Trelleborg develops Standardized Buoyancy Module system

Trelleborg’s offshore operation recently developed a new Standardized Buoyancy Module system to reduce lead times for customers. The ‘off the shelf’ solution offers a viable alternative to custom options for some projects.

 
 
 

Bibby Offshore awarded significant contract with TAQA

Bibby Offshore, a subsea services provider to the oil and gas industry, has been awarded a significant contract with TAQA for subsea construction works in the Eider field, located 184 km north-east of Shetland.

 
 
 
 

Sub-zero waters a barrier to oil spill recovery

Sub-zero temperatures in the deep waters of the North Atlantic would significantly hamper the ability of oil-eating bacteria to help the ocean recover from a major oil spill, according to new research by the University of Aberdeen.

 

TWMA secures projects with Maersk Oil UK

With both projects already underway, the first onboard the Ocean Valiant will run until March 2018, whilst the second project on the Maersk Gallant jack-up rig is due to be completed in July 2017.

 

TGS and PGS ramp up 3D activity offshore Eastern Canada

Following on from the recently announced 2017 2D seismic campaign and the Cape Broyle 3D, the joint venture is now ramping up its 3D seismic acquisition in Newfoundland Labrador with these additional projects, reflecting high customer interest in this region.