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Cabinda Gulf Oil, a subsidiary of Chevron, has commenced production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) at the $10bn LNG project in Angola,...
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DNV introduces training courses for offshore safety representatives
Norway-based risk management and sustainability services provider Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has launched new training courses in offshore safety, with the aim of reducing the risk of accidents...
Today's oil prices gain as investors show optimism on Fed Reserve meeting
Oil prices increased today as investors looked to the US Federal Reserve meeting to get a clearer picture on the outlook of the US stimulus programme that has supported commodity...
Job loss deters offshore workers to speak out on North Sea oil platforms safety
Safety on North Sea oil platforms is being compromised because oil workers are scared to speak out about negligence for fear of being sacked, attendees of a Pipa Alpha anniversary conference...
Lundin Norway begins drilling development well at Brynhild
Lundin Norway, a subsidiary of Lundin Petroleum, has started drilling the first development well on the Brynhild field, in the PL148 license in the North...
Today's oil prices steady as investors remain cautious
Oil prices remained steady today as investors remained apprehensive about the outcome of the US Federal Reserve...
Centrica secures 50% operating interest in Scarecrow licence
Centrica Energy Norway has secured a 50% operating share in block 719 of the Scarecrow licence in the Barents Sea, as part of the Norwegian Government's 22nd round on the Norwegian...
Statoil completes drilling of appraisal well at Johan Sverdrup
Statoil and its PL265 partners has completed drilling of an appraisal well in the western part of the Johan Sverdrup field in the North...
Today's oil prices steadied despite US stockpiles, weak global demand
Oil prices steadied today, as concerns over increasing US inventories and weak global demand predictions were counteracted by supply concerns tied to Middle East...
Atlantic Offshore orders field support vessel from Zamakona Yards
Norway-based vessel operator Atlantic Offshore has placed an order for a new field support vessel (FSV), worth around €25m, with Zamakona Yards, a Spainish shipbuilding company, as part of its...
Oil & Gas UK reports improvement in offshore workforce safety
Oil & Gas UK, the British oil and gas industry representative body, has said the oil and gas industry's emphasis on continuous improvement has helped increase safety for the offshore...
Press Releases
VessFire Course
We will hold a VessFire course for new users on 20 and 21 August 2013. The course will be held in Trondheim,...
InterMoor Enhances Service with DNV Certification for Mooring Chain Inspections
InterMoor, an Acteon company, has extended its capabilities and service range by becoming the first US-based company to achieve certification under Det Norske Veritas (DNV) 413: Service...
Al-Khafji Joint Operations Selects OTN Systems to Run its Operations
OTN Systems designs, develops and markets dedicated communication networks for oil and gas installations...
AFP-Designed and Built Hydraulic Power Units Used Extensively in Oil and Gas Industry
Using water hydraulic technology, AFP has designed and built a number of hydraulic power units for the offshore oil and gas...
IMECA to Attend Offshore Europe (OE) Aberdeen 2013
IMECA, a specialist in the design and manufacture of offshore lifiting and laying equipment, pipelay systems, pipelay equipment and winches, will exhibit at Offshore Europe (OE) 2013 in...
FoundOcean to Pile Grout the World's Largest Wind Turbine
FoundOcean has been awarded the contract by Graham Construction to pile grout the foundation for the world's largest offshore wind turbine, developed by Samsung Heavy Industries, in Fife,...
Second Rental Contract for Holland Accommodation Rentals
Jack-Up Barge BV has selected Holland Accommodation Rentals to provide accommodation modules to accommodate 40 persons, including...
Health and Safety Expert Joins Fine Tubes as HSE Manager
Fine Tubes is pleased to announce the recent appointment of David Richardson as health, safety and environmental...
Heinen & Hopman Successfully Completes Major HVAC Project
Heinen & Hopman in the Netherlands has completed the installation of a major HVAC system onboard the Dolwin Alpha offshore converter...
Rockbestos-Surprenant Introduces the Exane®-125
Exane®-125 single conductor 600 and 2000 volt cable is an extremely tough construction ideally suited for use in rugged marine/oil rig...