Offshore news

The technology group Wärtsilä has signed a five-year technical management and services agreement with Songa Offshore for four Cat-D type semi-submersible drilling rigs operating in the North Sea.

Aqualis Offshore has been contracted by Aibel to conduct human factors analyses for a number of the EPC contractor’s ongoing projects on the Norwegian continental shelf.

Subsea UK has recently announced the addition of three new members to the board ensuring it maintains a strong representation across the industry.

RINA Services has carried out the first independent review and verification of risk management in line with the EU Directive 2013/30/EU in Italy for the multinational oil and gas operator Eni S.p.A. Eni.

Beginning in early April 2017, FairfieldNodal will commence back-to-back surveys in the North Sea, continuing what is expected to be a busy acquisition season.

UK Chancellor, Philip Hammond, has announced possible tax incentives for the oil and gas industry. A selection of industry commentators give their verdict.

Chevron has announced that its subsidiary, Cabinda Gulf Oil Company (CABGOC) Limited, has commenced oil and gas production from the main production facility of the Mafumeira Sul project offshore Angola.

SNC-Lavalin has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Kentz Overseas Company WLL has been awarded a five-year commissioning support services framework agreement by Petroleum Development Oman (PDO).

Global Maritime Consultancy & Engineering, a leading provider of marine warranty, dynamic positioning and engineering services to the offshore sector, has appointed Stavanger local Espen Thomassen as Regional Manager for the Americas.

Aberdeenshire-based ROV solutions provider, Aleron Ltd has boosted its international credentials, with the announcement of two contract wins in the North Africa region for its group companies, Aleron Subsea Ltd and ROVQUIP Ltd.