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Hallin Installs World's Largest Subsea Tidal TurbineHallin Marine Subsea International Ltd, a Superior Energy Services company, has successfully completed the installation of the world’s largest rotor diameter subsea tidal turbine, the AK-1000. The 1 megawatt subsea tidal power turbine has been installed at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. Full text |
BP Deploying Advanced Unmanned Water Quality Monitoring Vehicles in Gulf of Mexico
Following a Successful Ambient Pressure Test BP Begins Open Water Fishing Operation
InterMoor Develops Inter-M Swivel
Statoil commenced production of oil from the Morvin subsea field
Maria discovery one of the largest findings in 2010
Gjøa Norway’s first floating platform to get electricity from the mainland
Aker Solutions wins Clair Ridge jacket EPC contract of NOK 1,7 billion
Petrobras Awards FMC Technologies $300 Million Subsea Manifold Frame Agreement
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Aker Solutions has been awarded a contract with StatoilHydro to provide mechanical wireline services on StatoilHydro operated fields and mobile drilling units on the Norwegian continental shelf. Aker Solutions estimates that the initial three-year contract will generate income of approximately NOK 850 million. Full text
OHM Limited is to conduct a CSEM survey in the UK sector of the North Sea that represents the first full commercial use of OHM’s WISE technology. WISE (Well Integration with Seismic and Electromagnetics) uses available seismic and well data to underpin CSEM survey design enabling CSEM technology to be successfully applied in technically challenging areas. Full text
Talisman Energy Norge AS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Talisman Energy Inc. (TSX:TLM) (NYSE:TLM), has made a promising oil discovery in the 15/12-21 exploration well drilled on the Grevling Prospect in the North Sea. The Grevling well is located about 215 kilometres off the west coast of Norway in PL038, Block 15/12, on the eastern flank of the Central Graben. Full text
Eni Norge is applying for concession to enable the construction and operation of an electric cable link between mainland Norway and the production facility installed on the Goliat field in the Barents Sea, with associated new electrical substation and distribution grid upgrades on land. These operations will impact on Hammerfest Municipality in Finnmark. Full text
Argus Subsea, a newly announced company focusing on the early production subsea market, today announced the introduction of the AZ-10 subsea tree. The Argus AZ-10 is a unique, purpose-built system that is ideal for marginal-field developments and fast-tracked projects, where time is critical and quicker deployment can lead to millions of dollars of increased profitability for the operators. Full text
Subsea 7 Inc , one of the world's leading subsea engineering and construction companies, today announced that its subsidiary Subsea 7 Limited has acquired the exclusive global licence rights for a new subsea hot tap technology, known as Subsea Grouted Tee (SSGT). Full text
Hunting PLC (LSE: HTG), the international energy services company today announces the acquisition of National Coupling Company Inc. ("NCC"), a leading developer and manufacturer of subsea hydraulic equipment, for a cash consideration of US$55 million. Full text
Global spending on offshore drilling is forecast to rise 32% over the period 2009-2013 compared with 2004-2008, despite reduced spending in 2009 and 2010. According to the latest edition of the ‘World Offshore Drilling Spend Forecast 2009-2013’ published today by Douglas-Westwood and Energyfiles, $278bn was spent between 2004 and 2008 on offshore drilling. Full text
Total announces that it has entered into several agreements with Cobalt International Energy, L.P. to jointly explore the deepwater Gulf of Mexico. These agreements will form the basis of a strategic alliance in this area that offers numerous promising exploration opportunities. Full text
SubseaDesign is a privately held engineering, design and fabrication company providing equipment and services for the oil and gas industry. Main focus areas are drilling and subsea related activities. The company is based in Drammen, Norway. Full text