Member News
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New managing director at Maersk Training UK
Maersk Training UK (MTUK) has appointed a new managing director as the company looks to expand its offering to the North Sea energy sector. Leonardo Machado joins MTUK having previously been managing director of the company’s operations… Read More
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Six oil and gas operators launch joint campaign to abandon wells in the North Sea for the first time
Nexstep, the National platform for re-use & decommissioning of oil and gas infrastructure in the Netherlands, has over the last few years worked on a joint campaign for the decommissioning of gas wells in the Dutch North Sea. This… Read More
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Ashtead Technology invests £1m in new tech centre to support renewables and decom work
- Ambitious growth plans include recruitment drive to secure project management and engineering talent- Integrated subsea technology and services provider Ashtead Technology has invested £1million to develop a new R&D and engineering facility in Aberdeenshire. The… Read More
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North-east firm lifts its biggest contract yet in Caspian region
Aberdeenshire firm Safelift Offshore has hit the ground running in 2021, with the announcement of its biggest contract yet. The deal is worth nearly £1 million and will see the company carry out work for an unnamed supermajor on a… Read More
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TERMINAL REDEVELOPMENT SIGNALS CLEAN ENERGY REVOLUTION AT PORT OF BLYTH
As part of a multi-million pound investment programme, the Port of Blyth has announced the launch of its Bates Clean Energy Terminal, offering enhanced facilities and the opportunity for low carbon focused investment and innovation. This major redevelopment… Read More
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The Dräger Group announces new division of its UK business will be based in Aberdeen
Global safety firm confirms that Dräger Hire, which launches with a £2million fleet of safety equipment, will be operated out of Aberdeen Dräger Safety UK, part of The Dräger Group, an international leader in… Read More
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PETROFAC TO DEPLOY GLOBAL DECOM EXPERTISE IN AUSTRALIA, IN CONTRACT FIRST
Petrofac’s Engineering and Production Services (EPS) business has strengthened its presence in Australia, having secured a Well Project Management contract in the country with PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP). Under the terms of the agreement, Petrofac will… Read More
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Hiretech Completes Successful Subsea Shears Cutting Trials
Hiretech Limited has completed successful yard trials with its new 5 tonne subsea shears. The cutting trials were conducted ahead of a client’s recent cable repair project. The trials were carried out to verify the required… Read More
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Maersk Training forms partnership with VSA to battle mental health issues in the workplace
Headquartered in Aberdeen, Maersk Training in the UK (Maersk Training) has announced a commercial partnership with North-east social care charity, VSA, to help support mental wellbeing in the workplace. Mental health conditions affect more than one in three… Read More
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John Lawrie Metals Repurposes Over 2200 Tonnes of Material Destined for Recycling
Leading Scottish Metal Recycler John Lawrie Metals Ltd has recently repurposed and exported over 2200 tonnes of used mooring systems acquired through the decommissioning of North Sea oil and gas assets. In 2020, John Lawrie repurposed approximately 3,700 tonnes of… Read More
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Survey Reveals Improved Outlook for UK’s £8billion Underwater Engineering Industry
Subsea companies up and down the country report positive signs despite challenging conditions A snapshot survey of the UK’s supply chain has revealed an improved outlook for the industry with less anticipated redundancies, greater optimism and new… Read More
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John Lawrie Decom Completes Buchan Alpha Decommissioning for Ocean Kinetics Ltd
John Lawrie Decom, part of John Lawrie Metals Ltd, the metal recycling experts, has completed the final stages of the Buchan Alpha decommissioning project. Following extensive engineering planning and analysis in order to determine the safest and most… Read More
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Load Monitoring Systems Ltd (LMS) and pewag group announce strategic partnership
Load Monitoring Systems Ltd (LMS), Aberdeen based global leader in intelligent lifting products and load measurement systems, is proud to announce a new ‘Strategic Partnership’ and investment by Austrian based pewag group – one of the most established chain… Read More
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Chapter closed on Buchan Alpha as remains broken down for recycling
The remains of the Buchan Alpha oil platform have now been broken down and sent for recycling, completing the final stage of the long-running project. John Lawrie Decom, headquartered in Aberdeen, has processed 2,841 tonnes of steel from the… Read More
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Spotlight on how North-east England’s £1.5billion Subsea Cluster can Survive and Thrive
Subsea UK is spearheading a drive to showcase the capabilities of, and opportunities for, the underwater engineering sector in the North-east of England. Working with the Subsea North-east Group, Subsea UK will… Read More
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Spirit Energy gas platforms to be dismantled in Fife
A Scottish firm has clinched its maiden contract for dismantling offshore platforms at a facility in Methil, Fife. CessCon Decom announced today that the decommissioning base at Energy Park Fife (EPF) would welcome exploration and production firm Spirit… Read More
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Disused Irish Sea gas platforms to be removed by world’s largest vessel
A pair of disused gas installations in Morecambe Bay are to be removed by the largest vessel in the world this year. Final preparations for Spirit Energy’s DP3 and DP4 installations to be lifted from the East… Read More
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Subsea UK review and look ahead
It goes without saying that this has been a year like no other. The decade started on a positive note with the bi-annual Subsea Business Activity Review, published in January, showing that the industry was making headway after… Read More
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WHAT A PICTURE! PORT ANNOUNCES PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION WINNERS
The Port of Blyth's popular Annual Community Photography Competition for 2020 has been won by local amateur photographer Richard Turnbull for his beautiful image ‘Setting Sail’. The competition welcomes entries from all members of the community and aims to… Read More
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Commentary in response to Scottish Government Hydrogen Policy Statement
Scott Hamilton, Renewables Division Manager at Xodus Group said: “The commitments set out in the Scottish Government’s Hydrogen Policy Statement send a clear vote of confidence in the potential of green hydrogen from offshore wind. We are… Read More
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Xodus Group invests in emissions team to support drive to Net Zero
Global energy consultancy Xodus Group has invested in expanding their emissions team to support clients and the wider energy industry in achieving its Net Zero goals. Xodus has added experienced atmospherics expert Natasha Howlett to lead an in-house… Read More
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LMS launches new website to offer intelligent lifting products to more global industries
Load monitoring equipment specialist, LMS (Load Monitoring Systems Ltd) has enhanced its online presence with the launch of a new website. The Aberdeen-based company designs, manufacturers and rents intelligent load monitoring products for many industry sectors around the… Read More
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EXCEED Reports 2020 Resilience – Positive 2021
Aberdeen-headquartered Exceed, the well management and performance improvement specialist, has reported a positive outcome during 2020, despite the challenges faced during the past nine months. In addition to on-going wells management, decommissioning and performance improvement activity in the UK,… Read More
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VIDEO: Well-Safe Protector rig arrives at Invergordon ahead of 2021 decom work
The newly-refurbished Well-Safe Protector rig has arrived at Invergordon ahead of kicking off work in the decom market next year. Well-Safe Solutions, who bought the vessel from Seadrill in Read More
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CHC wins £85m Norwegian crew transfer deal with Equinor and Var Energi
Equinor has handed CHC an £85 million contract to provide flights from Stavanger airport to its Norwegian continental shelf platforms. CHC will provide crew change services in the southern part of the Norwegian North Sea, serving the Johan Sverdrup,… Read More
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John Lawrie Tubulars Releases Carbon Emission Savings Data
John Lawrie Tubulars UK, one of the largest purchasers of steel tubular products in the UK and across the USA, has further outlined its commitment to supporting the reduction of carbon emissions by undertaking a completely bespoke life… Read More
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Managing decommissioning risk in M&A transactions
With $14 billion of commitments before 2024, according to Rystad, decommissioning costs have long been a risk to and blocker in transactions, especially portfolio and corporate deals. The sector has moved a long way since early stage bilateral decommissioning agreements… Read More
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New contracts, new Aberdeen base: Bilfinger Salamis buys into a brighter future
New contracts, renewals and the opening of a new Aberdeen base have been flipping the fortunes of Bilfinger Salamis after a stark start to 2020. The energy services firm has potentially not been as “hard hit” as some in… Read More
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PETROFAC PARTNERS WITH INTOWARE TO DRIVE VALUE THROUGH DIGITAL DEPLOYMENT
Petrofac has signed a three-year partnership with Intoware, the leading provider of workflow automation software for mobile applications, to develop and deploy workflow automation software that is specifically tailored to the requirements of the oil and gas industry. … Read More
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First Subsea and James Fisher Offshore - Subsea Tubulars Decom Tool testing milestone
First Subsea and James Fisher Offshore (JFO) have completed a significant testing milestone in their joint development of a combined Internal Cut and Lift tool, as part of an Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) co-investment initiative seeking… Read More
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Hiretech Limited Receives Queen’s Award Accolade
Aberdeenshire based energy industry equipment rental firm Hiretech Limited has received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade. The prestigious accolade was presented by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire, Sandy Manson, during a visit to… Read More
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Building resilience: Creating global decom efficiencies
The universal “pause” brought on by Covid-19 has been overridden by the realisation that this pandemic and its repercussions are challenges we have to deal with and adapt to if we are to survive and thrive. It’s… Read More
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ASCO awarded 2- year extension from Equinor
Global integrated materials and logistics management company, ASCO, has announced that its Norway operation has been granted a two-year extension by Equinor for terminal and warehousing services in Sandnessjøen. The contract, which commences in July 2021, secures ASCO's… Read More
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‘THUN BLYTH’ VESSEL WELCOMED TO HOME PORT AFTER MAIDEN VOYAGE
Port of Blyth and its tenant GEOS Group, the UK's largest independent marine fuel supplier, have been celebrating the arrival of the firm’s latest vessel on its maiden voyage as the company sets its sights on further… Read More
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Investment Expands Hiretech Limited Rental Offering
Equipment rental business Hiretech Limited has invested a six figure sum in establishing an air powered winch offering as part of its growing rental portfolio. The investment has been driven by the firm’s client base to meet… Read More
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Subsea Survey Specialist Unveils Key Appointments
An up-and-coming name in the subsea survey sector has announced the appointment of two members of staff who will play key roles in fulfilling ambitious growth plans. Sulmara Subsea has appointed Paul Naysmith to the position of Global… Read More
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AGR commence decommissioning operations Offshore Ireland
AGR today announced that the energy services company has begun the decommissioning operations of Ireland’s first indigenous gas wells on behalf of PSE Kinsale Energy. PSE Kinsale Energy Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PETRONAS, is decommissioning… Read More
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ASCO: Timing a key factor in decom delivery
As I reach my first anniversary in the role of Head of Waste and Decommissioning with ASCO, it seems like a good time to take stock of our decommissioning capabilities, reflecting on what has been and what is… Read More
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Maersk Decom plans West Africa work
As an up-and-coming area for decommissioning, Africa is following developments in more mature areas, such as the North Sea. One company with experience of European operations is Maersk Decom, and it has experience – through affiliated companies – of work… Read More
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Maersk Training invests seven figures into Aberdeen
Maersk Training has recently announced a significant investment of $1million into its UK business, headquartered in Aberdeen. The funding will support the investment in its people, growing the headcount and upgrading facilities, courses and innovation in Aberdeen, which… Read More
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Dräger celebrates student engineering success in North of Scotland
Aberdeen, UK, 4th Nov 2020: students from Aberdeen universities have today been announced as the North of Scotland winners of The 2020 Institute of Measurement and Control Student Awards. The awards, which are in their second year and sponsored by… Read More
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WELL-SAFE SOLUTIONS SECURES MAJOR INVESTMENT FOLLOWING THE ACQUISITION OF THEIR SECOND ASSET
Following the recent acquisition of their second asset, Well-Safe Solutions has secured a significant £26 million investment to fund the next phase of its growth plan. The further investment into the decommissioning company was led by MW&L Capital… Read More
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Chris Johnston joins Acteon as InterMoor group managing director
Acteon Group Ltd, a global provider of industry leading products and services for the marine and subsea renewable, nearshore construction and oil and gas sectors, announced that Chris Johnston will be joining InterMoor as group managing director of… Read More
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OFFSHORE ENERGY EXPERIENCE KEY AS PORT APPOINTS NEW COMMISSIONERS
Blyth Harbour Commission has made two key non-executive appointments to its board that oversees strategy and management of its operating division Port of Blyth. Paul Hardisty, former Executive Director at Royal IHC and Richard Turner, current CEO at… Read More
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New Software Tool Launch
Astrimar are excited to launch a new software tool, RAPAT. RAPAT (Rapid Acceptance of Products & Technologies) is a free, easy-to-use tool which is Excel-based. The tool has been created to help technology developers meet the urgent… Read More
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DEVELOPMENTS ARE KEY AS BLYTH SHOWCASES AT INTERNATIONAL RENEWABLES EVENT
Port of Blyth and its partner Advance Northumberland are to showcase a number of important developments coming to fruition in early 2021 at the upcoming Global Offshore Wind 2020 conference. Both businesses have major development projects due for completion over… Read More
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Enpro Subsea enables safe removal of ‘attic’ oil from Brent Bravo’s concrete cells
Hunting Energy Services, Subsea Technologies division supporting DeepOcean has successfully completed another campaign in the North Sea using Enpro Subsea’s proven Field Decommissioning (F-Decom) system. The recent campaign on Shell UK Limited (Shell) Brent Bravo concrete structure… Read More
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Fraser Well Management continues growth following new well operatorship contract
Bridge Petroleum Limited, a UK-based independent oil and gas development and production company, has appointed well engineering and project management specialist Fraser Well Management (FWM) to operate the suspended appraisal well in the Galapagos field in the Northern… Read More
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J+S Subsea appoints Phil Reid as MD and Doug Sedge as non-exec director
Global subsea controls company J+S Subsea, has appointed Phil Reid as its first managing director and broadened its leadership team with industry stalwart Doug Sedge joining its board as a non-executive director. The Aberdeen based firm was… Read More
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Laytrix Awarded Funding for Carbon Capture & Storage Project by Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority
Teesside based Laytrix Ltd, a business developing innovative solutions for the offshore sector is delighted to announce a recent funding award for a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) study to investigate the feasibility of using its innovative… Read More
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Maersk Training launches training management app to assist businesses post pandemic
Maersk Training in the UK (Maersk Training) has announced the launch of its upgraded Training Management Solution (TMS) with the aim to improve the training management for companies dealing with fewer headcount and remote working, amid the Coronavirus… Read More
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WELL-SAFE SOLUTIONS GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH AS IT ACQUIRES JACK-UP RIG TO BOLSTER THEIR BESPOKE DECOMMISSIONING FLEET
Well-Safe Solutions is today delighted to announce the acquisition of the West Epsilon jack-up rig from Seadrill sparking another job boost for the company. Built in 1993, the asset is a heavy-duty, harsh environment jack-up with an extensive and… Read More
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Dräger Marine and Offshore UK Secures A Significant Order For The Provision Of Wireless Gas Detection To An Onshore Terminal
The c.€1M order will be the single largest Dräger installation in the UK and one of our largest wireless gas detection installations globally, and represents a significant step forward in the adoption of wireless technology within… Read More
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Ampelmann introduces its W2W services to the East Coast of India
Ampelmann, the Dutch offshore access provider, has signed a contract with McDermott, an offshore engineering and construction company. This is the first project in which an Ampelmann system, in this case… Read More
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J+S Subsea in control following management buyout
The Aberdeen based subsea controls engineering division of SEA, a subsidiary of the independent technology group Cohort plc, has undergone a management buyout as it looks to grow its core business in the North Sea European energy sector. … Read More
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Motive Offshore Reports Half Year Success – Positive Activity Ahead
Motive Offshore Group, specialist in the manufacture, rental and servicing of subsea assets, has reported a successful first half of the year, despite the effects of the global pandemic. In addition to completion of pre-COVID project awards, the… Read More
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LMS up for global growth recognition award - load monitoring specialists announced as finalists in this year’s Northern Star Business Awards
Aberdeen based, Load Monitoring Systems Ltd. (LMS), specialists in intelligent load monitoring and measurement products is proud to announce they have been shortlisted for the ‘Going Global’ award at the Aberdeen Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) 2021 Northern Star… Read More
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SUCCESSFUL LOAD-IN OF NINIAN NORTHERN TOPSIDE AT LERWICK
Ready for decommissioning at Shetland port following delivery by Pioneering Spirit The operation to load-in the 14,200 tonne Ninian Northern topside at Lerwick Harbour's Dales Voe Base has been completed successfully. The structure arrived from the… Read More
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John Lawrie Tubulars expands capabilities with £1.9 million ($2.5m USD) investment
John Lawrie Tubulars (USA), the American arm of the Aberdeen headquartered John Lawrie Group, is a specialist in the supply of steel tubulars for piling to the American construction industry. The business has been expanding its services across… Read More
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Boskalis Subsea Services secures multi-million-pound Perenco contract in UKCS
Aberdeen based Boskalis Subsea Services, has announced the award and successful completion of a multi-million-pound contract awarded by Perenco UK. The contract was to support a pipeline project in the UK’s Southern North Sea basin. One of… Read More
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NINIAN NORTHERN TOPSIDE ARRIVES AT LERWICK FOR DECOMMISSIONING - Port’s biggest project yet boosts Shetland activity
Lerwick Port Authority has welcomed the largest offshore structure yet to be decommissioned at the deep-water Shetland port. Delivery of the 14,200 tonne Ninian Northern platform topside today (Friday, 28 August 2020) also marks the inauguration of a new, heavy-duty… Read More
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Ampelmann and Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) extend their collaboration in Asia Pacific
Ampelmann, the Dutch offshore access provider, has signed a new, three-year contract with Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) for work in Asia Pacific. The company will provide two of its… Read More
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NEW COMMISSIONER SOUGHT AS PORT TARGETS FURTHER GROWTH
Blyth Harbour Commission, which oversees the strategy and management of its operating division Port of Blyth, is seeking to appoint a non-executive board member (Commissioner). The successful applicant will play an active role in delivering future growth and… Read More
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THOMPSONS OF PRUDHOE AND PORT OF BLYTH DECOMMISSIONING PARTNERSHIP IN ‘FULL SWING’
The Thompsons of Prudhoe and Port of Blyth decom partnership in collaboration with heavy lift specialists Mammoet have successfully completed a 516-tonne tandem lift onto the Blyth quayside using crawler cranes, in what was the port’s largest… Read More
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James Fisher Offshore strives to achieve 35% cost-reductions for its global decommissioning customers
James Fisher Offshore (JFO) expands its decommissioning capabilities and facilities worldwide Innovative technologies enables JFO to contribute to the Oil and Gas Authority’s (OGA) target of 35% cost savings for customers across all decommissioning projects JFO continues… Read More
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An up-and-coming name in the subsea sector has successfully collaborated with a leading provider of data collection to complete their first joint project in the south Caribbean Sea.
Sulmara Subsea recently joined forces with XOCEAN to deliver a seabed survey off the coast of Aruba on behalf of SeaDrill using an XO-450 Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV). Operating 15km off Barcadera Port on the Western side of… Read More
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Semco Maritime Ltd in partnership with Kishorn Port awarded yard stay contract by Altera Infrastructure
Semco Maritime Ltd have been awarded a yard stay project with Altera Infrastructure for their FPSO asset Voyageur Spirit to be moored at the West coast port facility. Semco Maritime were awarded based on their extensive project… Read More
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FWM adds suspended well to its operatorship portfolio
Fraser Well Management (FWM), the well engineering and project management specialist, have been contracted by NEO Energy, the full-cycle UKCS-focused energy platform, to operate the Victoria well, a shut-in gas condensate well located off the Lincolnshire coast in… Read More
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EXCEED MPR Launches Rig Integration Service, Appoints RI Specialist
Exceed MPR, part of the Aberdeen-headquartered Exceed Group, has announced the launch of a specialist Rig Integration service, in tandem with the appointment of industry specialist Jon Goodenough as Rig Integration Manager. Founded in 2016, the Lowestoft-based Managed Pressure… Read More
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Ampelmann and Olympic Shipping join forces in project for Ithaca Energy in the North Sea
Ampelmann, the Dutch offshore access provider, has secured a contract with Olympic Shipping to support topside commissioning work on Ithaca Energy’s FPF-1 offshore semi-submersible in the North Sea. The combination of the Ampelmann E-type system and the… Read More
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LMS achieve ATEX and international IECEx certification
Aberdeen based, Load Monitoring Systems Ltd. (LMS), specialists in intelligent load monitoring and measurement products is proud to confirm they are now fully ATEX and IECEx certified by SGS Baseefa. As one of the major notified bodies in… Read More
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IGI’s New Environmental Geochemistry Consultancy Services
IGI Ltd are pleased to announce the development of their new environmental geochemistry consultancy services in the areas of monitoring of hydrocarbon gas emissions and forensic oil geochemistry, which aim at supporting Oil & Gas companies during the energy… Read More
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Claxton signs master service agreement (MSA) with Aker BP
Claxton, a leading supplier of engineering and services for shallow-water, jackup-depth markets in subsea services group Acteon, is pleased to announce the signing of a master service agreement (MSA). The MSA covers Aker BP’s Norwegian operations and… Read More
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Hiretech Limited Investment Supports Decommissioning Sector
Equipment rental business Hiretech Limited has taken receipt of newly built subsea shears and hydraulic grabs as part of a recent £600,000 investment in decommissioning equipment. The investment was encouraged following client feedback received by Hiretech’s… Read More
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Astrimar secures Innovate UK funding for innovative Covid-19 Response
Astrimar, a specialist engineering consultancy, with a track-record helping technology developers through product approval, has won a grant worth £50,000 from Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, to develop a new online tool to help product developers gain… Read More
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Ampelmann secures five new offshore wind contracts in the North Sea
Ampelmann, the Dutch offshore access provider, has secured five new contracts in offshore wind over the course of a month with Norwegian companies BOA, Volstad<… Read More
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North East offshore engineering firm welcomes host of new talent on board
Leading North East offshore technology supplier Osbit has welcomed two graduates and two further permanent staff members to its Northumberland-based team. The new employees have joined Osbit’s 110 strong workforce as the business celebrates ten years… Read More
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Dräger confirms ongoing Aberdeen investment as it reaffirms commitment to UK oil and gas hub
Outlines ‘new and emerging opportunities’ created by COVID-19 crisisAnnounces new contract win to install largest wireless gas detection system in North SeaAnnounces the appointment of David Donaldson to head up its Aberdeen operation Thursday July 2nd 2020 – Read More
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Maersk Training in the UK joins forces with Babcock Marine Training to offer unique facility
Leading safety and technical training provider for the wind, oil and gas and maritime industries, Maersk Training in the UK (Maersk Training), has recently announced an agreement with Babcock Marine Training, part of the Babcock International Group, to… Read More
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John Lawrie successfully completes decommissioning of MV Kaami at Kishorn Dry Dock
John Lawrie Metals Ltd, the Aberdeen headquartered metal waste recycling and processing experts, has today announced the successful completion of a first-of-its-kind project in partnership with Kishorn Port Limited (KPL). The project involved the downsizing and recycling of… Read More
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ASCO Launches “Zero Waste to Landfill” with Serica Contract Award
ASCO, the global integrated materials and logistics management company, has marked the launch of a transformative industrial waste disposal service by announcing a contract award for its Waste Division from independent operator, Serica Energy. The contract represents an… Read More
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Osbit celebrates 10 years in business
Northumberland-based offshore technology supplier Osbit is celebrating a decade in business. Osbit began operations at its Riding Mill headquarters 10 years ago with three owner-directors, now four, all engineers and soon established a powerful engineering team. Over the course… Read More
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Rever Offshore completes two-phase £multi-million IRM contract
Rever Offshore, a leading subsea project delivery and execution provider to the offshore energy industry, has announced the completion of a two-phase contract with energy major Total E&P UK. Beginning… Read More
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EXCEED Increases Global Footprint, Establishes EXCEED Norge
Aberdeen-headquartered Exceed, the well management and performance improvement specialist, has announced the establishment of Exceed Norge. The Stavanger-based subsidiary is headed up by Managing Director, Mike Simpson, who brings over 30 years’ experience in the Norwegian and international energy… Read More
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Fraser Well Management secures first production well operatorship appointment
Well engineering and project management specialist Fraser Well Management (FWM) has assumed the production well operatorship of six SNS development wells, this appointment marks the launch of a new product line for the company. The work centres on… Read More
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Innovo fast-tracks innovative motorized drum for Mediterranean project
Engineering and construction firm, Innovo, has designed, built and delivered a fully electric modular motorized drum for a leading global subsea contractor in the Mediterranean Sea. The Innovo Motorized Drum (IMD) for winding/unwinding Flying Leads (FL) was… Read More
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Dr Carl Trowell to succeed Richard Higham as Chief Executive of Acteon Group
London, 27 May 2020 – Acteon Group Ltd, a leading global provider of marine and seabed services to the renewable, infrastructure and oil and gas industries, is announcing today that Dr Carl Trowell is to be appointed as Group Chief Executive… Read More
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PETROFAC BEGINS NORTH SEA WELL DECOMMISSIONING CONTRACT ON LUMP SUM TURNKEY BASIS
Petrofac’s Engineering & Production Services business (EPS) has begun activity on its previously awarded well decommissioning contract for the Rubie and Renee fields. Over the next three months, Petrofac will provide Well Operator, Well Engineering and Project Management… Read More
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Kishorn Port aims to prove decommissioning credentials with stricken Minch cargo ship
A redeveloped Highland port is aiming to use a stricken cargo ship to showcase its credentials for oil and gas decommissioning.https://www.energyvoice.com/oilandgas/240819/kishorn-port-aims-to-prove-decommissioning-credentials-with-stricken-minch-cargo-ship/Photo Credit:… Read More
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All Welcome as Port Announces Online Annual Public Meeting
Port of Blyth officials are to host the Port’s Annual Public Meeting online for the first time next week due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Scheduled for Wednesday 20th May, the meeting will take place via Zoom webinar… Read More
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Major Site Enhancements to Drive Blyth Decommissioning Growth
The new offshore decommissioning partnership between Port of Blyth and Thompsons of Prudhoe has taken another step forward with £1m works to enhance the existing decom facilities underway at the Northumberland port. Having announced in February that the… Read More
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New remote 3D scanning service boosts business for North-east firm
Aberdeen-based 3D scanning specialists, Viewport3 have experienced record uptake of a new service offering following its acceleration to market to help with challenges the industry is currently facing. Having launched their new remote data capture service less than… Read More
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Avoiding the dangers of decommissioning and demolition
By Steve Andrew The increasing financial pressure from the global economy is having some devastating results within the industry with many choosing to move to lower cost centers, mothball their assets and restart when market conditions improve, or… Read More
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Decommissioning: beyond the challenges of oversupply, pandemic and recession
After weathering the storm that was the price collapse of 2014, the oil industry has again been hit in recent months by two new blows almost simultaneously: oversupply (caused by the failure of negotiations between Saudi Arabia and Russia… Read More
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Osbit to deliver monopile upending tool for Seajacks
Offshore equipment supplier Osbit has secured a contract with Seajacks to design and build a monopile upending bucket, to be used by the vessel operator in its offshore wind turbine installation projects. The system will initially support the… Read More
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Managing Risk during the Post-Pandemic Return to Work
SARS-CoV-2 is now an offshore health hazard, no different from legionella, NORM or asbestos. While the offshore sector is better-prepared for infectious incidents than most industries, there will be challenges managing a phased post-pandemic return to work over… Read More
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PORT OF BLYTH COMMENCE MAJOR £3M TERMINAL REDEVELOPMENT
Port of Blyth has begun major construction works at one of its terminals as the Northumberland port continues to attract customers across a range of sectors. The £3m project, which was funded and programmed prior to COVID-19, will… Read More
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Innovo relocates state-of-the-art back-deck lay equipment to Aberdeen, UK
Engineering firm, Innovo, has relocated its ground-breaking electric Modular Reel Drive System (RDS), Innodrive 800T to Aberdeen to ensure that it is readily accessible to the North Sea, Southern North Sea and West Africa. The Innodrive 800T RDS… Read More
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Data shows millions can be saved in decommissioning costs with Veristar AIM3D
A digital twinning and smart data asset management tool from Bureau Veritas, a world leader in testing, inspection and certification services, can save between 9% and 15% on total decommissioning project costs, research has revealed. Data from the company,… Read More
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Fugro secure contract onboard Well-Safe Guardian rig
Fugro has secured a long-term contract with Well-Safe Solutions, a UK-based offshore well decommissioning service provider. Fugro will deliver their Integrated and Bundled Marine-based Solution onboard the Well-Safe Guardian rig, a bespoke semi-submersible unit for executing subsea well-decommissioning… Read More
