Offshore news
ITF steps up action to solve costly pipe-walking problems
ITF is welcoming additional participants to a new joint industry project (JIP) to develop pipeline anchoring and monitoring systems which could mitigate the risk of pipeline walking and cut pipeline anchor installation costs in half.
Flexitallic unveils new offshore corrosion sealing innovation
Flexitallic, the global leader in static sealing solutions, has unveiled its latest technology innovation, Corriculite, for use in corrosion sensitive applications, including those prevalent in the offshore industry.
Oceaneering: contract with Statoil for E-ROV concept development and testing
Oceaneering International, Inc. announced that one of its subsidiaries has been awarded a technology development contract by Statoil Petroleum AS.
Bibby Topaz Charter Extension
Bibby Offshore, the leading provider of subsea installation and services to the offshore oil and gas industry, is pleased to announce the long-term extension to the charter of its dive-support vessel (DSV) Bibby Topaz, owned by Volstad Maritime.
GE Oil & Gas starts 2017 with innovative digital customer agreements
GE has announced new innovative agreements including a landmark technology cooperation agreement, contracts for subsea trees and wellheads, and a new Predix-enabled digital solution for equipment monitoring.
Lloyd's Register launches subsea inspection service
The Subsea Inspection Services will support underwater inspections of subsea pipelines, assets and facilities to energy companies operating offshore.
Chrysaor to establish the leading UK independent E&P Company focused on the North Sea
Chrysaor Holdings Limited, the UK oil and gas independent, is to acquire a package of assets in the UK North Sea from Shell UK Limited and its affiliates for a price of US$3.0 billion.
NEL to Lead Multiphase Flow International Standard Development
NEL, the flow measurement R&D specialist, has been selected to lead the development of a new multiphase flow measurement standard for the oil and gas industry.
Lundin receives consent for exploration drilling on the Edvard Grieg field
Lundin has received consent to carry out exploration drilling of well 16/1-27 on the Edvard Grieg field.
New technology collaboration lights the way for improved diver safety
A new on-demand wireless ribbon lighting system has been launched following a collaboration between award-winning Scottish technology companies WFS Technologies Ltd and PhotoSynergy Ltd (PSL).