The latest content updates from the offshore-technology.com web site http://www.offshore-technology.com/ en-us http://www.offshore-technology.com/ http://www.offshore-technology.com/content/images/logo_big.gif http://www.offshore-technology.com/news/newsprovidence-oil-potential-barryroe-well http://www.offshore-technology.com/news/newsprovidence-oil-potential-barryroe-well Oil and gas exploration and production company, Providence Resources, has confirmed the high productivity potential of oil bearing rock on the Barryroe discovery in the North Celtic Sea Basin, offshore Ireland. Thu, 24 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/pumps/lewa/presslewa-fluid-metering-technology.html http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/pumps/lewa/presslewa-fluid-metering-technology.html Lewa can apply the special expertise gained in 60 years of experience with metering in demanding process technology. This is no trivial task. Thu, 24 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/news/newseni-oil-discovery-egyptian-western-desert http://www.offshore-technology.com/news/newseni-oil-discovery-egyptian-western-desert Italy's energy company Eni has made a significant oil discovery at the Emry Deep exploration prospect in the Western Desert of Egypt. Thu, 24 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/news/newsbrent-steady-at-106-a-barrel http://www.offshore-technology.com/news/newsbrent-steady-at-106-a-barrel Brent crude was steady at $106 a barrel today, but is due to drop as slowing global economic growth continues. Thu, 24 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/pipeline_inspec/force-integrety/pressforce-technology-china.html http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/pipeline_inspec/force-integrety/pressforce-technology-china.html The Norwegian engineering company, FORCE Technology Norway AS, is set to assist Chinese companies working in Norwegian oil and gas, after signing an important contract with a large Chinese yard. Thu, 24 May 2012 11:09:00 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/news/newsbrent-steady-above-105-a-barrel http://www.offshore-technology.com/news/newsbrent-steady-above-105-a-barrel Brent crude was steady above $105 a barrel as weak economic data from China added to worries about demand outlook. Wed, 23 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/news/newsstatoil-awards-156bn-contracts-well-intervention-vessels http://www.offshore-technology.com/news/newsstatoil-awards-156bn-contracts-well-intervention-vessels Norwegian energy company, Statoil has awarded contracts totalling NOK9.4bn ($1.56bn) for three new light well intervention (LWI) vessels to operate in the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Wed, 23 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/news/newsihs-launches-ipad-app-for-energy-professionals http://www.offshore-technology.com/news/newsihs-launches-ipad-app-for-energy-professionals IHS, a source of critical information and analytics, has launched a decision support tool iPad app for energy professionals called IHS Connect. Wed, 23 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/news/newssaipem-11bn-contracts-russia-north-sea http://www.offshore-technology.com/news/newssaipem-11bn-contracts-russia-north-sea Italian engineering services provider Saipem has secured more than $1.1bn in new engineering and construction offshore contracts in Russia and the North Sea. Tue, 22 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/news/newsstatoil-5bn-contracts-platform-drilling-noth-sea http://www.offshore-technology.com/news/newsstatoil-5bn-contracts-platform-drilling-noth-sea Norwegian oil firm Statoil has awarded NOK30bn ($5bn) contracts to three companies for drilling services on fixed installations in the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). Tue, 22 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/safety/livintainer/presssafetytainer-atex-protection.html http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/safety/livintainer/presssafetytainer-atex-protection.html SAFETYTAINER's new product called IEFS Group (I for integration, E for equipment, F for functionalities, S for Safety) offers a new solution to supply ATEX protection functionalities to any shelter, insofar as all construction materials of the shelte… Tue, 22 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/news/newsoil-prices-fall-on-iran-deal http://www.offshore-technology.com/news/newsoil-prices-fall-on-iran-deal Oil markets fell today as a potential contract between Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog alleviated oil disruption supply fears. Tue, 22 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/maintenance/welaptega-marine/presswelaptega-patent-rms.html http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/maintenance/welaptega-marine/presswelaptega-patent-rms.html Welaptega Marine, a world-leader in underwater inspection on offshore installations, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a patent, by the US Patent and Trademark Office, for its Rope Measurement System (RMS). Tue, 22 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/projects/ofon-field/ http://www.offshore-technology.com/projects/ofon-field/ Ofon Field is an oil and natural gas field located in the Oil Mining Lease (OML) 102, about 65km offshore in the south-eastern coast of Nigeria. Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/news/newsoil-gains-ahead-of-eu-summit http://www.offshore-technology.com/news/newsoil-gains-ahead-of-eu-summit Oil markets rose today ahead of an informal EU summit on 23 May 2012, which will seek solutions to tackle the eurozone's worsening debt crisis, including Greek political turmoil. Mon, 21 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/news/newsatlantic-offshore-contracts-north-sea http://www.offshore-technology.com/news/newsatlantic-offshore-contracts-north-sea Scotland-based standby vessel operator Atlantic Offshore Rescue has secured contracts worth £12m from major oil companies. Mon, 21 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/news/newsemerson-subsea-contract-north-sea http://www.offshore-technology.com/news/newsemerson-subsea-contract-north-sea Aker Solutions has contracted Emerson Process Management to supply Roxar subsea instrumentation to Lundin Petroleum's Brynhild field development in the North Sea. Mon, 21 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/professional/spinnaker-consulting/pressgreat-ormond-oscar.html http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/professional/spinnaker-consulting/pressgreat-ormond-oscar.html On Thursday 24 May 2012 the shipping industry will hold its first industry-wide trading day, when companies and individuals from across the shipping community will raise vital funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital by chartering, insuring and filling… Mon, 21 May 2012 14:47:00 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/valves/staubli/1648387801001.html http://www.offshore-technology.com/contractors/valves/staubli/1648387801001.html Your choice for high-pressure subsea connection. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:58:31 GMT http://www.offshore-technology.com/news/newsoil-gains-china-stimulus-plan http://www.offshore-technology.com/news/newsoil-gains-china-stimulus-plan Oil prices rose today with hopes that China could undertake a stimulus plan which could increase global fuel demand. Sun, 20 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT