Offshore Energy News


Sembcorp - Marco Polo Dispute Update

Dec 02, 2015

Rig-builder Sembcorp Marine (SembMarine) is currently embroiled in a dispute with Marco Polo Marine over a US$214.3 million rig construction contract that Marco Polo wants terminated. In a statement on Monday, Macro Polo reiterated its…

Three Specialists join Wood Group

Dec 01, 2015

Wood Group has appointed three senior engineering specialists who will lead a new team of up to 20 people in the UK to further build Wood Group’s capability in vibration, dynamics and noise. This follows the acquisition of BETA Machinery Analysis…

Opportunities for Shipping from Decarbonisation Through Windpower

Nov 30, 2015

As the interconnector of global trade shipping facilitates every other part of the economy, and decision making around low-carbon pathways in other transport modes and industries will both influence and constrain decarbonisation in shipping…

Joint Effort to Raise reliability, Cut cost in DNV GL JIP

Nov 27, 2015

Lack of properly assessed and defined wear limits for jacking systems can lead to significant downtimes with financial implications for jackup operations. DNV GL, supported by leading global industry players in the jackup industry, has established a joint industry project (JIP)…

Wärtsilä's' Digital Services for Performance Enhancement

Nov 26, 2015

Wärtsilä, a global leader in complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets, launches a new service portfolio, Wärtsilä Genius services to help Wärtsilä's customers seize the opportunities from digitalisation.The three…

Need to Cut Cost for Barent Sea Development - DNV GL Study

Nov 25, 2015

OG21 today received the DNV GL study of technologies that should be developed for year-round oil and gas production at 74 degrees North in the Norwegian Barents Sea. New licenses are due to be awarded in this area as part of the Norwegian 23rd licensing round…

New Charges in 2012 Fatal Platform Blast

Nov 23, 2015

Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations LLC, Grand Isle Shipyards Inc., Wood Group PSN Inc., as well as Don Moss, 46, of Groves, Texas, Curtis Dantin, 50, of Cut-Off, La., and Christopher Srubar, 40, of Destrehan, La., have been charged with crimes…

WRS Launch Global Managed Services Division

Nov 23, 2015

Global energy, maritime, construction and mining recruitment provider Worldwide Recruitment Solutions (WRS) have launched a Managed Services product across all its divisions.  WRS' specialist Marine division has won a contract with a major…

Energy Industry Faces a Tough Reality -Statoil CEO

Nov 23, 2015

Global challenges and new opportunities in the energy market will create a turning point for the industry, says Statoil CEO Eldar Sætre at the Statoil Autumn Conference. In his speech to the Norwegian Prime Minister and other guests at the annual Autumn Conference…

A Tough Reality for Industry - Statoil

Nov 23, 2015

Global challenges and new opportunities in the energy market will create a turning point for the industry, says Statoil CEO Eldar Sætre at the Statoil Autumn Conference.In his speech to the Norwegian Prime Minister and other guests at the annual Autumn Conference…

Monadelphous Bags Shell FLNG Contract

Nov 23, 2015

The engineering group Monadelphous has won a $200 million Shell Australia contract on its Prelude floating LNG project off the Kimberley coast.  The contract is for major, long-term maintenance and modifications services for the Prelude…

LNG Port in Poland Opened

Nov 23, 2015

The Świnoujscie LNG terminal in northern Poland is ready to receive its first shipment of gas, with a tanker leaving Qatar on its way to Poland.    The tanker carrying LNG left Qatar-based Ras Laffan port on last Friday and is heading to the LNG terminal…

Høyesen to Head MacGregor's Offshore Solution Division

Nov 19, 2015

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, creates a new division 'Advanced Offshore Solutions' by merging its two Norway-based divisions and combining the strengths in offshore mooring, loading and load handling businesses. With the new joint division…

Meteorology Explained for Wind Energy Professionals

Nov 18, 2015

Press release - Dr. Lars Landberg, a meteorologist at DNV GL, has written a book that will help non-meteorologists understand the critical concepts that underpin wind energy technology and project success. The fundamentals of meteorology dictate the success or failure of wind projects…

Decom North Sea Elects New Directors

Nov 18, 2015

On the eve of the Offshore Decommissioning Conference 2015, Decom North Sea (DNS), the offshore oil and gas decommissioning forum held its Annual General Meeting in St Andrews. Last night, the AGM saw five new board directors elected and five…

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