Offshore news
TGS and Schlumberger announce multi- and wide-azimuth multiclient reimaging programme in US GoM
New reimaged data covers 1000 OCS blocks ahead of large regional lease block turnover.
ABB’s OCTOPUS marine software to enhance safety and efficiency for new Greenland Heavylift vessels
ABB’s OCTOPUS marine software will improve the safety and efficiency of four new semi-submersible heavy lift vessels, using weather and loading data to plot the optimal route.
New appointments for DNV GL as signs of confidence return to North Sea
DNV GL, the multinational provider of risk management services, is further developing its consultancy services to address key industry challenges such as enhancing safety, efficiency and performance.
iSURVEY secures rig positioning and surveying contract with Shell
iSURVEY has secured a non exclusive call-off contract with Shell UK Ltd, Shell NAM, Norske Shell and Shell E&P Ireland for the provision of rig positioning and surveying services.
ROVCO: UK ROV company completes first overseas contracts
UK-based start-up Rovco has taken its firsts steps into international waters and made significant progress towards growing its global footprint following the completion of two subsea survey contracts in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
BP group chief executive Bob Dudley to lead opening plenary at SPE Offshore Europe 2017
BP group chief executive Bob Dudley will underline the value of the North Sea in the oil major’s global portfolio when he leads the opening plenary session at SPE Offshore Europe 2017 being held in Aberdeen from 5 - 8 September 2017.
Fugro discovery to commence frontier seeps survey offshore Kenya
Fugro has been awarded a contract by Shell/BG Kenya for the execution of a seabed survey to detect natural leakages of hydrocarbons.
Geological structures uncovered in the South China Sea
Australian geoscience company Frogtech Geoscience released a comprehensive new basement-focused study of the hydrocarbon-rich South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand; a geologically complex region.
Study signals new hope for Rockall oil and gas exploration
A geological analysis of the Rockall area of the North Atlantic has revealed previously unknown insights that could lead to new oil and gas discoveries in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS).
Jersey Oil and Gas: corporate and operational update
Jersey Oil & Gas, an independent upstream oil and gas company focused on the UK Continental Shelf region of the North Sea, has provided a corporate and operational update.