The global oil and gas industry is expecting a boost to capital and operational expenditure (capex and opex) in 2018 after a sharp rebound in confidence over the past year.
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, and an international maritime business platform, SeaFocus, have announced a collaboration agreement that will support the companies in creating new cooperation models to benefit maritime trade and drive industry innovation.
The very first version of ENC Bathymetry Plotter – SevenCs’ new contouring solution for nautical charts – was released in summer 2016. The focus in the 2017-update was set to performance and robustness of the software. Many existing and new customers had tested ENC Bathymetry Plotter thoroughly. They provided positive feedback and valuable tips to extend the functionality.
Leading international oilfield services company, Expro, has enhanced its cased hole services offering, signing a global agreement with downhole video and camera technology specialist Vision iO.
SolstadFarstad and Yxney Maritime AS have completed a pilot project to develop and roll out the Yxney fuel efficiency and emission reduction software MarESS. During the pilot, the combination of MarESS and skilled crews generated significant fuel savings for SolstadFarstad and their clients, leading to the contract for implementation for the entire fleet.
Ensuring oil and gas companies protect the environment during operations is at the heart of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement’s mission. To help, BSEE just released an updated training video that encourages safe and responsible trash and debris removal.
Deep Sea Mooring (DSM), a Vryhof company, has commenced operations in providing mooring equipment, design and marine supervisory services to Maersk Drilling in Trinidad.
Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) has received an order from Armscor – the acquisition agency for the South African Department of Defence – for three Inshore Patrol Vessels (IPV), 62 x 11 metres. The vessels form part of the South African Navy’s Project Biro.
Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) announces its seventh oil discovery offshore Guyana, following drilling at the Pacora-1 exploration well.
Add Energy and Trendsetter Engineering Inc (TEI) have been contracted by an oil and gas operator to provide well control expertise and access to their patented Relief Well Injection Spool (RWIS) to a well which is planned to be drilled in the Barents Sea during Q2 of 2018.
Trelleborg’s offshore operation has launched its next-generation Firestop™ material. The newly developed fire-resistant material is thinner and lighter than any current passive fire protection materials available to the market.
Aker Solutions won an order from Wintershall Norge AS to provide the subsea production system, umbilicals and services for the Nova oil and gas field offshore Norway, highlighting the value of early engagement in projects.
Danos announces that David Decuir has been promoted to technical solutions manager, a position responsible for leadership of the company’s compliance training department.
Competency Cloud LLC has announced that its CompetencyIQ® management system was recently described by the UK Health and Safety Executive as “industry leading.” The accolade resulted from a project with a major North Sea operator, undertaken by leading energy industry consultancy, Boxley Group.
Proforma Safety International announces its partnership with Guyanese agency, LOMAK Energy Services Inc., to support the oil and gas sector with consulting services.
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