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Shtokman FPU contract by year-end August 27, 2008 6:08 AM
The contract for the Shtokman floating production unit is scheduled to be awarded by the end of this year, said Yuri Komarov, CEO, Shtokman Development AG, during his presentation at ONS on Wednesday, Aug. 27.
Scan Tech system turns laser scans into 3D drawings August 26, 2008 4:13 AM
Methods of turning 3D laser scans into accurate platform drawings was presented by Scan Tech today at the Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) conference and exhibition.
Aker Solutions to supply offloading systems August 26, 2008 4:07 AM
Aker Solutions has been awarded contracts for the supply of offloading systems, the company announced at Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The total value of the contracts is approximately NOK 85 million ($16 million).
Subsea 7 wins Droshky pipelines contract August 20, 2008 10:11 AM
Marathon Oil has awarded Subsea 7 a $45 million subsea pipelines fabrication and installation contract.
Perdido spar arrives at production site; seafloor connection under way August 19, 2008 11:15 AM
The Perdido regional development spar has arrived in the ultra deepwaters of the Gulf of Mexico and is currently being secured to the seafloor in 8,000 ft (2,438 m) of water, according to Shell.
Subsea 7 awarded Troll B construction contract August 18, 2008 10:30 AM
StatoilHydro has awarded Subsea 7 a $100 million contract for engineering, procurement, construction, and installation of the facilities for the Troll B gas injection project in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea.
Thunder Horse expected on stream by year-end August 1, 2008 2:21 PM
The Thunder Horse project in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico is expected to be on stream by the end of the year, according to BP.
BW Offshore secures LoI for Peregrino mooring installation July 31, 2008 9:24 AM
Maersk Contractors has issued BW Offshore a Letter of Intent for the installation of the submerged turret production (STP) and mooring system for the Peregrino FPSO offshore Brazil.
Fugro receives Petrobras contract July 31, 2008 9:14 AM
Fugro Brazil, with vessel owners Sealion Shipping, has received a three-year contract from Petrobras for inspection, repair, and maintenance work in Santos and Campos basins, north of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Pemex reports no damage from Dolly July 25, 2008 7:56 AM
Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) reports Hurricane Dolly caused neither injuries to personnel nor damage to its facilities in the Gulf of Mexico.
StatoilHydro releases options for maintenance work to Aker Solutions July 21, 2008 10:54 AM
StatoilHydro has released options for maintenance, modifications, service, and support work on its Norwegian offshore installations in the Tampen area and on the Troll B, Troll C, and Brage platforms to Aker Solutions ASA, and on the Halten/Nordland area to Aker Reinertsen AS.
Signal wins contract to upgrade Ocean Ambassador July 18, 2008 3:43 PM
Diamond Offshore Drilling has awarded Signal International a $6.6 million contract for an ABS Special Survey and repairs to the semisubmersible drilling rig Ocean Ambassador.
Swiber completes Brunei Shell's Mampak platform July 17, 2008 10:23 AM
Swiber Holdings Ltd.'s derrick barge, Dalihao, has completed the Mampak platform installation work for Brunei Shell Petroleum Co. Sdn Bhd.
