Offshore news
APA waive need for additional environmental impact studies for Alentejo offshore test well
Portugal’s Environment Agency, APA, confirms that the environmental studies and risk assessments already carried out on the Santola-1X project are exhaustive and has not identified significant negative environmental impacts.
InterMoor completes work for Benchamas FSO replacement.
Previously, the Benchamas Explorer FSO, owned and operated by Chevron, was installed in 1999 in Block B8/32 in the Gulf of Thailand.
GEODynamics introduces professional grade perforating systems
The new patent-pending system combines professional grade gun loading and assembly features with FracIQ™ Limited Entry Perforating shaped charges.
The EIC organises largest-ever UK energy industry inward delegation to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, PetroVietnam and Vietnam Electricity take part in inaugural EIC Connect Energy Vietnam conference and exhibition.
Sembcorp Marine completes integrated fixed platform topsides for HPHT Culzean gas field
The topsides comply fully with UK safety regulations for harsh-environment operations in the Culzean field, which TOTAL operates and co-owns with joint-venture partners BP and JX Nippon.
EM&I introduces '20 year plan' for hull inspections
Most floating offshore assets have to have periodic surveys every 2.5 & 5 years to satisfy class society requirements.
Global Maritime and UniSea deliver dynamic positioning (DP) assurance software to SolstadFarstad
The deal with SolstadFarstad, who have a particular focus on the offshore oil and gas and renewables sectors, is the biggest DP assurance contract in Global Maritime's history.
RINA reports 2017 results inline with the previous year despite Brexit and depressed O&G market
Business within the marine sector drove a growth in revenue of 3%. RINA's fleet of classed vessels increased by 7% outperforming the market average of 2.5%.
Tendeka’s field trial with North Sea operator proves a success
In partnership with the Oil & Gas Technology Centre (OGTC), the team has successfully completed phase one of a project to install and test PulseEight as an insert safety valve.
SA Equip targets Brazilian market with strategic distribution partnership
SA Equip has entered into a distribution partnership with electrical goods specialist, Polar Components, to provide EX Certified equipment to the Brazilian Oil & Gas Market.