Subsea 7 gives update on its worldwide operations

2008.07.22 - Subsea Headlines -

Subsea 7 today, in relation to its 2Q release, provides an update on its worldwide subsea operation. Activity levels is high the and operational performance is reported good in all regions. In addition, construction of the new North Sea spoolbase in Vigra, Norway was completed and pipeline production operations commenced. Full text

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» FMC to supply ConocoPhillips with Ekofisk subsea water injection system

» Atwood Hunter semisubmersible drilling rig score record high dayrates

» Bredero Shaw to deliver subsea thermal insulation coatings to Vega

» Aker Solutions win Oyo subsea production system contract from ENI

Subsea 7 get EPCI for centrica Grove and Seven Seas Projects

2008.07.21 - Contracts -

Subsea 7 announced today that it has been awarded an engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning (EPIC) contract valued at approx. US $ 70 million by Centrica Resources Limited, a subsidiary of Centrica plc, for the Grove Extension and Seven Seas Development Projects in the Southern North Sea. Full text

» New seismic contract for ODIM in China

» Multi-million pound North Sea contract wins for RBG

» Perry Slingsby to supply subsea workclass ROV to Technip

» SBM Offshore with three new contract awards

» Claxton Engineering with subsea supply for Encana Deep Panuke

Eni has made a new, significant gas discovery in the Sicilian Strait

2008.07.22 - Field Development -

Eni has made a new, significant gas discovery in the Sicilian Strait, with the Cassiopea 1 well at a water depth of some 560 metres, about 22 km off the coast of Agrigento.s The Cassiopea field extends across G.R14.AG and G.R13.AG exploration licences, which Eni operates with a 60% stake. Full text

» Revus Energy reports Torphins well 21/8-4z results

» Hess strikes natural gas at Briseis well offshore Australia

» Venture to develop subsea tie-back from new Barbarossa discovery

» Revus Energy reports oil and gas discovery in Torphins well

» BMG to upgrade Bass Strait Basker Manta Gummy production facilities

Neptune completes international NEPSYS® projects

2008.07.22 - Projects -

Leading engineering services company Neptune Marine Services Limited (ASX:NMS) has successfully completed two international projects utilising its NEPSYS® dry underwater welding technology. With a combined value of more than $2 million, the projects comprised a jacket leg strengthening project in the southern Gulf of Thailand and a critical weld repair on a drill rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Full text

» Delmar successfully install its subsea rig mooring system in GoM

» Shell start subsea water injection at Ursa/Princess

» BHP get first oil and gas from GoM deepwater project Neptune

» StatoilHydro add production to Oseberg area from satellites

» Specialist Services complete 700 Ton Accommodation Module for Technip

Seadrill takes delivery of the ultra-deepwater drillship West Polaris

2008.07.16 - Company News -

Seadrill today reported the delivery of the ultra-deepwater drillship West Polaris from Samsung Heavy Industries. The drillship will leave Korean waters tomorrow after completing fuelling and some general mobilisation activities en route to its first drilling assignment for Exxon in Brazil. West Polaris was delivered 10 days after original contract schedule with a final project cost as previously reported Full text

» Swiber incorporate Kreuz Subsea

» Ashtead Technology Rentals buyout by management team

» Neptune signs LOI with UK based Subsea Engineering Services

» Hayward Tyler appoint new Group Managing Director

» Spectrum ASA lists on Oslo Axess Stock Exchange

Siem WIS said positive results from CircSub tests

2008.06.20 - Technology -

Siem WIS, a company 60% owned by Siem Offshore, is pleased to announce that the test of the Siem WIS CircSub at the Weatherford Technology and Training Centre in Aberdeen has been completed with positive results.
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» Applied Acoustics launch new Inshore Boomer System

» EMGS launch exploration decision tool Bridge

» Seabyte set new world record in subsea AUV pipeline tracking

» Aker Solutions success with fast track RapidSolutions

» First Subsea Pioneers Metals Forging Research

Technip take over oil and gas engineering company EPG

2008.07.07 - Industry -

Technip today announced the acquisition of EPG (BV Ingenieursbureau EPG), a specialized engineering company with strong positions notably in the oil and gas and petrochemical sectors. Based in the Netherlands, EPG employs 120 people. Full text

» Aker Solutions boosts its well service business through acquisition of Qserv

» Offshore Spend to increase significantly in the years to come

» Floating Production: Strong Growth in Spend Forecast

» Subsea company Aker Solutions opens drilling risers facility in Brazil

» Brad Jeter Joins Forces with Niche