DeepOcean, Woodside Wrap Up Dual-Scope Subsea Survey at Sangomar Field
DeepOcean and Woodside Energy have completed a combined subsea inspection and 3D scanning campaign at the Sangomar field offshore Senegal.The campaign covered 69 subsea structures, including 17 subsea trees, using a methodology that allows inspection and 3D scanning to be performed simultaneously.DeepOcean said the approach enabled the work to be completed in slightly more than half the time required for two separate operations, while increasing the amount of data collected.The work used remotely operated vehicles equipped with scanning systems and software to generate digital 3D models of subsea
Decom Engineering Secures US Patent for Subsea Cutting Tech
Aberdeen-based subsea technology specialist Decom Engineering has secured a United States patent covering key elements of its Chopsaw cutting technology, strengthening its position in the subsea and onshore cutting market.The patent protects a combination of mechanical and operational features, including a linear drive cutting system, modular drive arrangement and adaptable clamping methodology, the company said.Decom Engineering said its system differs from traditional cutting tools by using a controlled linear motion to guide the blade through materials, improving precision, control and consistency
Tenaris Expands Canada Footprint with AllTorque Acquisition Deal
Tenaris has acquired the oilfield division of AllTorque, a manufacturer of tubular running technology, as it expands its services offering and footprint in Canada.The company said the acquisition builds on an existing partnership and enhances its WISer solutions for Rig Direct customers, aiming to improve well integrity and operational efficiency.Headquartered in Red Deer, Alberta, AllTorque has operated for nearly 30 years and specializes in torque-turn monitoring systems used on drilling rigs.Tenaris said the technology, launched as a service in 2022, has supported the running of 23.5 million meters
Breakthrough Technology Unveiled at Oceanology International
Major industry announcements and new product launches continued to drive significant visitor numbers and plentiful business activity as Oceanology International 2026 (Oi26) surpassed expectations on the second day at Excel London.Among the companies taking center stage, expanding platform OceanSight used Oi to unveil its new collection of ocean technology brands built to advance marine sensing and subsea intelligence, celebrating an exciting new chapter focused on accelerating innovation and strategic growth.OceanSight, unveiled by XPV Water Partners earlier this month, is building a differentiated
Aquaterra Energy Gets Multi-Year Well Intervention Job off Spain
Aquaterra Energy has secured a multi-year, seven-figure contract to provide subsea well access equipment for intervention and abandonment operations across 11 wells offshore Spain.Under the agreement with a global offshore services company, Aquaterra Energy will supply a 7-3/8-inch internal diameter, 5,000-PSI-rated intervention riser system, together with proprietary AQC-CW connectors and associated interface equipment.The system will be deployed from a semi-submersible vessel and integrated with the client’s subsea pressure control equipment to support well intervention and abandonment activitie
Chevron Enlists Subsea7 for Mediterranean Sea Job
Subsea7 has secured contract by Chevron for subsea installation in the Eastern Mediterranean.Subsea7’s scope includes the transport and installation of approximately 17 kilometers of subsea flowlines and umbilicals.Project management and engineering will start immediately and will be managed by Subsea7’s office in France. Offshore activities are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2028.The contract has been deemed as substantial by Subsea7, meaning it’s valued between $150 million and $300 million.“This award reinforces our long-term strategic partnership with Chevron
Saipem’s Underwater Drone Carries Out Autonomous Survey at Njord Field
Saipem’s first resident underwater drone Hydrone-R has completed an autonomous survey mission over the Arctic coral area of the Njord field offshore Norway, operating without cables or surface vessel support.Hydrone-R Underwater Intervention Drone carried out the mission independently, contributing to seabed monitoring and the protection of marine ecosystems through the use of underwater robotics.The activity forms part of a 10-year contract signed in 2019 with Equinor, described as the first global service agreement for underwater drones in the offshore energy sector.Under the contract, the
Wes Heiskell Takes Position at Paradigm Drilling Services
Paradigm Drilling Services has appointed Wes Heiskell as Well Construction & Intervention Director – North America.Based in Paradigm’s Houston office, Heiskell brings almost 40 years of experience, with a distinguished career spanning operations, well construction, completions, and well integrity. He spent 28 years with Weatherford in senior technical and leadership roles and has also held key positions with Schlumberger and Wellbore Integrity Solutions (WIS).Widely respected throughout the industry and the Houston energy community, Heiskell is known for his deep technical expertise
TDK’s Tronics Launches High-Temp MEMS Sensor for Drilling Applications
TDK Corporation has expanded Tronics’ high-performance MEMS inertial sensor portfolio with the launch of the AXO315®T1, a high-temperature digital accelerometer designed for energy sector drilling applications.The AXO315T1 MEMS accelerometer operates at temperatures of up to 175 degrees Celsius and is aimed primarily at measurement while drilling (MWD) applications.The device is also suited for logging while drilling (LWD), directional drilling and wireline operations, where reliable downhole navigation and inclination measurement are required in harsh temperature and vibration environments.
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