North Sea

New subsea technology could generate £3 billion from the North Sea

Submitted by Editorial staff on 9th February 2018

09th February 2018

On the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS), there is 3.4 billion barrels of oil and gas potential discovered in marginal fields, or ‘small pools’.

Sea and Spirit Energy team to recycle offshore production equipment

Submitted by Editorial staff on 7th February 2018

07th February 2018

Cohort plc company SEA and leading North Sea oil and gas producer Spirit Energy have joined forces to promote the recycling of valuable subsea production equipment under the former’s Legacy Locker programme.

Repsol Sinopec chooses Sparrows Group for crane management on North Sea assets

Submitted by Editorial staff on 6th February 2018

06th February 2018

The award, which was won by competitive tender, will see Sparrows deliver crane operations and maintenance services across 10 of the operator’s assets in the region.

James Fisher Subsea Excavation introduces Ultra Low Draft tool to market

Submitted by Editorial staff on 5th February 2018

05th February 2018

James Fisher Subsea Excavation has re-engineered a tool in direct response to client requirements

North Sea exploration success for BP

Submitted by Mark Venables on 5th February 2018

05th February 2018

BP today announced two new exploration discoveries in the North Sea.

EIC hosts Westminster Energy Round Table with Minister of State for Trade and Export Promotion, Baroness Rona Fairhead

Submitted by Editorial staff on 31st January 2018

31st January 2018

Minister meets with 13 EIC member companies to discuss issues facing UK industry

Global Energy Group’s multi-client contract showcases UK-based engineering talent to achieve first oil for Catcher

Submitted by Editorial staff on 15th January 2018

15th January 2018

Global Energy Group (GEG), a Scotland-headquartered energy sector service provider, has played a key role, together with local businesses, in supporting Premier Oil reach first oil on the Catcher field in the North Sea. This was safely achieved on 23 December 2017.

Pipetech makes key appointments to support business growth

Submitted by Editorial staff on 15th January 2018

15th January 2018

Independent pipe and process cleaning solutions specialist Pipetech has bolstered its team with senior appointments in Aberdeen and Stavanger.

Subsea NE Appoints Leading Industry Figure as Regional Chairman

Submitted by Editorial staff on 8th January 2018

08th January 2018

Bruce Heppenstall to ensure North-east’s voice is heard. The regional advocacy group for the North-east of England’s subsea sector has appointed Bruce Heppenstall as its new chairman.

Non-intrusive inspection trials hailed a success by Technology Centre and Total

Submitted by Editorial staff on 21st December 2017

21st December 2017

Technology Centre and Total collaborate on non-intrusive inspection technology field trials. NII trial results correlate with traditional intrusive inspection methods. NII delivered with no downtime or potentially hazardous vessel man entry.