
C-Innovation Forms Subsea Projects Group
Chouest Offshore (ECO) affiliate C-Innovation, LLC (C-I) has formed a turnkey subsea projects group. Capable of providing a complete solution to its global customer base without sourcing outside the Chouest family worldwide, the new group is based in ECO’s Houston office, at the heart of the energy corridor. David Sheetz, manager of C-I’s Subsea Division, said, “This represents a significant milestone for C-I, and it helps solidify our reputation as a true turnkey provider of subsea services with the backing and support of the diverse family of companies within the ECO
Boston Harbor Dredging Project to get Underway
dredged by the ACOE in 1986, and is vital to the maritime economy in Massachusetts. “The maintenance dredging and associated construction on CAD cell by the Army Corps of Engineers will allow for the terminals on the Chelsea Creek and Mystic River, including the Commonwealth energy corridor, to continue to operate in the most efficient manner; providing the region with a multitude of bulk products,” said Lisa Wieland, Massport’s Port Director. The CAD cell is a key factor in the maintenance dredging of the inner harbor ship channel, which will ensure vessels
ABS to Develop Design Criteria for Subsea Pipelines
cycle using ABS classification standards as a baseline for safety." As part of the work scope, ABS will provide training for applying the design criteria during the front-end engineering design (FEED) phase and FEED document review services to HHI employees at the recently established ABS Energy Corridor office in Houston, Texas. "As HHI continues to expand its business in the growing subsea sector, research and development initiatives aimed at the safe design and engineering of subsea equipment and technologies is crucial," says Dr. J.S. Park, Executive Vice President and Head

Bibby Subsea Expanding in Houston
more than 70, both onshore and offshore, throughout 2015. Since its inception in August 2013, Bibby Subsea has experienced significant client demand for its service offering, which continues to increase across North America, the company said. The new purpose-built facility, located in the Houston Energy Corridor, is set to strengthen the business’s presence and enhance its on-the-ground support for clients in the region. Andrew Duncan, President and Managing Director of Bibby Subsea, said, “The new office is located in the heart of the Energy Corridor, a hub for oil and gas operations

Newpark Drilling Fluids Opens Technology Center
. It is the fourth largest living wall in the United States, housing nearly 700 plants. The structure uses recycled water to sustain plant life, and the hydroponic wall produces clean air within the facility. The Newpark Technology Center is located on an expanse of 11 acres along the I-10 energy corridor near Mason Road. The 102,685 square foot complex consists of 37,000 square feet of research and development space, a high-tech training laboratory, and a field-testing and services area. The lab features a one-of‐a‐kind drilling simulator, as well as a training auditorium and a full range of

Inaugural IMarEst Offshore O&G Engineering Conference
Event: 1st IMarEST Offshore Oil & Gas Engineering Conference Theme: Latest Deepwater and Offshore Challenges Dates: August 21-22, 2013 Venue: Holiday Inn Houston West - Energy Corridor, Texas, USA Further information: www.imarest.org/offshore; [email protected]; +44 (0)20 7382 2702/2617 Increasing energy demand and a dwindling number of easily accessible fields are the drivers for activity at the margins of what is technically possible. This poses an increasing number of challenges for offshore engineering. Deep water extraction is a subject of growing interest to the offshore and energy