Offshore news

Jumbo Maritime has awarded Fugro a positioning and metocean services contract to help guide the safe transport and installation of a new floating production system (FPS) for Vito, a deepwater development in the US Gulf of Mexico.

The study, supported by the Net Zero Technology Centre in Aberdeen, will cover the initial phase of a staged process to determine how retrofitted wells can reduce the carbon footprint of an operating platform.

Equinor has now transferred its participating interests in four Russian joint ventures to Rosneft and is released from all future commitments and obligations.

Equinor and Halten East partners Vår Energi, Spirit Energy and Petoro have decided to invest about NOK 9 billion in the development of the area neighbouring to the Åsgard field in the Norwegian Sea.

The new organic and biodegradable lubricant is a safe and efficient alternative to flammable or hazardous solvents and corrosion inhibitors used in umbilicals.

The company aims to improve communication between offshore vessels and the vehicles used in underwater inspection, maintenance and repair.

The company has provided an operational update on the drilling of the Sasanof-1 exploration well, and will issue further updates upon the completion of campaign milestones.

To mark the occasion, the company has just launched a brand-new website to showcase its track record in delivering project optimisation.

Equinor’s Gullfaks asset team will analyse the resulting 4D seismic images to optimise recovery and value from the field.

CGG’s Sensing & Monitoring division acquired the company as it specialises in high-value services and products for geotechnical risk management and infrastructure monitoring.