Offshore Energy News


Hovem Appointed Director at DNV GL

Feb 13, 2014

DNV GL - Oil & Gas has appointed Liv Hovem as Director of its Europe and Southern Africa Division.DNV GL’s Europe and Southern Africa Division is a provider of risk management, technical advisory and technical assurance services across the…

Commercial Marine World on Show at Seawork

Feb 10, 2014

From countries across the globe, including Australia, Canada, the U.S. and Europe, more than 500 exhibitors will be at Seawork International, the commercial marine exhibition and conference, opening on Tuesday, June 10 for its annual three-day run in the ABP Port of Southampton…

Hutton's Expands Renewables Service

Feb 03, 2014

Hutton’s Group is expanding its Renewables Division to better service the growing offshore oil and gas and renewable energy sectors.Hutton’s Renewables has relocated to larger quayside premises in the centre of Great Yarmouth’s vibrant maritime…

Mitchell Named Chief Executive at Sparrows

Feb 03, 2014

Stewart Mitchell will take over as chief executive of global offshore and mechanical handling group, Sparrows, on March 10, 2014.The announcement follows the decision of current chief executive, Doug Sedge, to stand down after four and half years with the company…

Federal Strategy for a Safer Arctic Released

Jan 31, 2014

White House Releases Implementation Plan for the National Strategy for the Arctic RegionThe White House yesterday released the Implementation Plan for the National Strategy for the Arctic Region. The Administration solicited input from Alaska Natives…

New Shell CEO Sets Agenda

Jan 30, 2014

Speaking to investors, new Shell CEO Ben van Beurden updated on the company’s priorities: improving Shell’s financial results and achieving better capital efficiency, as well as continuing to strengthen operational performance and project delivery…

Enteq Upstream Appoint Bridges Head of Engineering

Jan 29, 2014

Enteq Upstream PLC (Enteq), a provider of systems and components for Measurement While Drilling (MWD) and directional drilling, has appointed Andrew Bridges as head of engineering, announced Enteq CEO, Martin Perry.Initially based in Enteq’s West London…

Propeck Joins Global Diving In Gulf Of Mexico

Jan 29, 2014

Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. say they have hired John Propeck as General Manager for their Gulf Coast regional office, located in Houston, TX.The company adds that Propeck brings with him over forty-five years of multi-faceted experience in the commercial diving and maritime industry…

Keppel O&M Joins World Ocean Council

Jan 28, 2014

Keppel Offshore and Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M), a global company in offshore rig design, construction and repair, ship repair and conversion, and specialized shipbuilding, has become a member of the World Ocean Council (WOC).Keppel O&M joins…

Forum to Focus on Sand Management

Jan 27, 2014

Energy industry professionals will gather in Aberdeen this spring for the sixth European Sand Management Forum. The conference and exhibition, organized by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Aberdeen Section and the Sand Management Network…

Statoil Awarded Top Company Honors

Jan 27, 2014

Corporate Knights has ranked Statoil number four, and the number-one energy company, on the Global 100 list of the world’s most sustainable corporations. The announcement was made at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland last week.The…

Missing Tanker Found; Account of Pirate Attack Disputed

Jan 27, 2014

M/T Kerala vanished on January 18 off Angola; Angolan Navy says hijacking faked. The Angolan Navy is claiming that the crew of an oil tanker reported missing off its coast on Jan. 18 were part of faked pirate attack. Separately, a regional…

Power Jacks Engineer Wins Apprentice Award

Jan 17, 2014

A young mechanical engineer has been recognized for her outstanding effort and achievement after winning a prestigious apprenticeship award from North East Scotland College.Alison Petrie, 20, from Maud, Aberdeenshire, works with global-leading…

MTN Appoints Venegas GM, Oil and Gas

Jan 15, 2014

MTN Communications (MTN) announces Santos Venegas has joined the company as general manager for its Oil and Gas Division. This appointment further solidifies MTN’s position in the market as a pioneer in communications technology spanning across various market segments…

More Females are Seeking Employment in Oil and Gas

Jan 14, 2014

According to The Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) institute, statistics suggest that while more are women seeking job opportunities in oil and gas, the industry still has a long way to go.The WISE institute said that it is encouraged by recent figures released by OilCareers…

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