Offshore news
Statoil unveils plans to support SMEs develop new technology at subsea seminar
UK subsea companies will learn how the world's largest offshore operator plans to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) develop new technologies in a bid to become the world’s most carbon-efficient oil and gas producer at an event in Aberdeen tomorrow (24 April).
New-build Kreuz Challenger mobilised for long-term Brunei Shell contract
The contract, which runs until 2022, includes supporting BSP with inspection, repair and maintenance services to be carried out on offshore oil and gas structures in Negara Brunei Darussalam's territorial waters.
BP and Reliance sanction second phase of integrated KG D6 development
To develop ‘Satellite cluster’ deep-water gas fields in India, second of three projects
ECO updates on 3D processing of Orinduik Block in Guyana
Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd has provided an update on the processing and interpretation of its recently acquired 3D seismic on the Company’s Orinduik Block, offshore Guyana.
Falck Safety Services named UK’s first OPITO approved assessment centre for helicopter competence standards
The Helicopter Operations Industry Work Group (IWG) launched the newly developed guidelines following a review in March 2017, with many key industry bodies, organisations and providers offering input.
SPS used for deck reinstatement on FPSO Baobab Ivoirien
SPS has been used to permanently reinstate deck areas on-board Modec’s, ABS Classed, FPSO, Baobab Ivoirien MV10 whilst on station 25 km off the Ivory Coast.
NOV wireline HQ confirms 20-year commitment to North East of Scotland
The 210 000 ft² base is the company’s global HQ and engineering centre for its wireline equipment manufacture and provides after-sales support for all NOV intervention equipment in Europe, Africa and the CIS.
Splash zone solutions
Michael Harrison, Belzona, UK, discusses the importance of surface-tolerant repair and protection in offshore operations.
Bibby Offshore deploys pioneering diving safety system in the North Sea
The company, a leading subsea services provider to the oil and gas industry, provided its divers with the innovative Compact Bailout Rebreathing Apparatus (COBRA), during a recent contract with BP North Sea.
Statoil awarding billion NOK contract for Njord Bravo FSO
The storage vessel will be prepared for extended operation of the Njord and Hyme fields, as well as tie-in of two new field developments in the Norwegian Sea, Bauge and Fenja.