Offshore news
Ampelmann inks two new contracts in Asia Pacific
Two A-type systems have made their way to India and Indonesia, respectively, and will enable both short- and long-term Walk to Work operations.
ADES secures a seven-year contract in Saudi Arabia
The renewal for Admarine 657, which is currently contracted and operating in Saudi Arabia, is effective after the expiry of its existing contract during Q1 2019.
Western Gas selects McDermott and BHGE as development partner for Equus Gas Project
The companies have signed a memorandum of understanding with Western Gas Corporation Pty Ltd to be the exclusive development partners for the Equus Gas Project in Western Australia.
i3 Energy provides Serenity update
Serenity provides i3 with exposure to low cost and potentially high return upside that could be tied in to either its Liberator Phase I or incremental Phase II infrastructure.
ExxonMobil makes FID to develop West Barracouta gas project
The project, located in the VIC/L1 block offshore Victoria, is part of the company’s continuing investment in the Gippsland Basin.
Acteon acquires Deepwater Corrosion Services
The acquisition enhances Acteon’s subsea integrity management offering.
Survivex launches interest-free finance to help people fund offshore training
The company, which is now part of the 3T Energy Group, has introduced 0% finance packages to help people finance training for potential jobs in the global energy sector.
Shell to further invest in North Sea gas hub at Shearwater
The company, together with partners Esso Exploration and Production UK Limited and Arco British Limited, LLC, has announced the final investment decision for a Shearwater gas infrastructure hub in the central North Sea.
Wellesley Petroleum: drilling permit for well 35/4-2
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate has granted Wellesley Petroleum AS a drilling permit for well 35/4-2, cf. Section 15 of the Resource Management Regulations.
IMCA publishes its latest DP station keeping bulletin
The International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) has published its latest Dynamic Positioning (DP) StationKeeping Bulletin. Published quarterly, the Bulletin is a reliable channel for providing feedback on DP events to the industry.