Offshore news

Due to its crablike motion characteristics, Chela can reach below the cantilever as well as elevate towards the main deck, providing crane access to an area traditionally blocked by the cantilever when drilling.

Archer and IKM joint venture opens up cost-effective pathway for world’s longest horizontal wells.

The Spotlight on New Technology Awards programme recognises the latest and most advanced technologies that are leading the industry into the future.

The event will give companies the opportunity to hear from a range of experts on integrity management issues, all linked by the common theme of uncertainty.

Ampelmann, a provider of safe offshore access to the energy industry, has been commended for its innovative N-type Icemann gangway with an OTC Spotlight on New Technology award.

Between 12 and 16 oil and gas developments could get the go-ahead this year – unlocking investment of around £5 billion, reveals a key Oil & Gas UK report.

Leading international engineering company, PD&MS Group, has secured a trio of contracts worth more than £10 million across three major North Sea late-life projects in the last six months, making the firm the UKCS market leader in the area of engineering and construction of topside modifications for the decommissioning sector.

The Petroleum Safety Authority have given Statoil consent to use the Aasta Hansteen spar FPSO, subsea systems and infield pipelines on the Aasta Hansteen field in the Norwegian Sea.

Prosafe has signed a contract with BP Exploration Operating Company Limited (‘BP’) for the provision of the Safe Caledonia semi-submersible accommodation vessel at the Clair Ridge platform West of Shetland in the UK sector of the North Sea.

CNOOC Limited has announced that Weizhou 6-13 oilfield has commenced production ahead of schedule.