DNV GL has revised its classification rules for Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) systems and introduced two new class notations DRILL(MPD) and DRILL(MPD READY). Stena Drilling Ltd. (SDL) is the first drilling contractor to receive the notation Drill(MPD) for their harsh environment drillship Stena Carron.

Wave induced vessel motions are one of the most important aspects in the workability of offshore operations. Incoming weather has so many variables that it causes a significant gap between the data used in the engineering phase and the operational phase.

Trelleborg’s offshore operation has signed a strategic supply and license agreement with Reel Power Oil and Gas to collaboratively develop and market an innovative new Vortex Induced Vibration (VIV) suppression system aimed at improving riser performance and efficiency in demanding offshore environments.

Aquaterra Energy, a leading global offshore engineering solutions provider, announces it has completed the delivery of a Sea Swift conductor supported platform (CSP) for DeNovo Energy in the Gulf of Paria, offshore Trinidad and Tobago. This is the first platform of its kind to be installed in the country, and was completed in just ten months.

A 50:50 joint venture (JV) between Maersk Drilling and Maersk Supply Service will leverage the companies’ heritage of over 50 years of safe and efficient operations to provide decommissioning services to oil and gas operators.

The demand for innovative products incorporating emerging technologies encouraging efficient working practices and cutting costs is continuing to shape the future of the Offshore Oil & Gas industry.

Subsea cable and connector specialist Hydro Group plc, has reported a positive start to 2018 with ongoing international growth, due to a string of successful new business partnerships.

The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) has promoted Justin Williams to Senior Director Digital and Public Affairs. Justin has been a valued member of the NOIA team since June 2015, and has raised the association’s visibility through its digital communications, including its web and social media sites, publications, videos, graphics and presentations.

Johan Castberg, Polarled, Aasta Hansteen, Snefrid Nord, Askeladd and the exploration campaign in the Barents Sea; multi-billion investments are lined up. This creates spin-offs. Thanks to the contract for ten Johan Castberg subsea templates Aker Solutions Sandnessjøen will increase its workforce from 20 to 50 over the next two years.

Airborne Oil & Gas (AOG), a leading manufacturer of Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP) for Oil & Gas applications, announces that Sumitomo Corporation has acquired a significant shareholding in AOG.

Churchill’s range of innovative downhole solutions, including the DAV MX™ and HyPR™ Holesaver™ will be on display at the SPE International one-day seminar in Bergen on April 18. Members of Churchill’s highly experienced team will discuss the simplicity of the company’s tools and demonstrate why Churchill’s technology has the widest operating envelope in class.

Performance Inflatables Co., LLC, and Avon Rubber plc jointly announces the acquisition by Performance Inflatables Co. of Avon Engineered Fabrications, Inc., Avon Rubber’s US based hovercraft skirt and bulk liquid storage tank business.

Hubba X4 Global is the first multiband, multi-protocol, dual SIM, LTE data router specifically designed for the maritime sector.

Statoil and Total have completed their acquisition of Cobalt International Energy’s 60% operated interest in the North Platte discovery in the US Gulf of Mexico for an aggregate purchase price of USD 339 million. The partners had jointly presented the winning bid for the asset in a bankruptcy auction of some of Cobalt’s assets that was held on 6 March 2018.

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions prides itself on its experience and knowledge of sealing technology and applications in the oil and gas industry. Focusing on accelerating the performance of its customers, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions shares its expertise with engineers, designers and students through a variety of on-line resources.

Downhole technology specialist, Well-SENSE, has been awarded the prestigious Intervention Technology Award from the Intervention and Coiled Tubing Association (ICoTA) for its pioneering FiberLine Intervention (FLI) Technology.