DeepOcean Wraps Up Work at US Offshore Wind Project
very pleased to have contributed to this project, led by a dedicated team in our U.S. offices,” said Mitchell Pike, Managing Director of DeepOcean’s Offshore Renewables Division.“This project is a testament to expertise in global subsea trenching and seabed intervention across the offshore energy sector. We are proud that our experienced team and state-of-the-art technology ensured a safe and efficient campaign, contributing to successful delivery,” added Tony Stokes, Managing Director DeepOcean’s Americas region
MFE Inspection Solutions Launches Offshore Division
MFE has launched MFE Offshore, a new division dedicated to subsea and offshore operations. Built to serve offshore oil and gas, offshore wind, and other maritime operators, MFE Offshore offers technology, expertise, and hands-on support.“Offshore inspections are incredibly complex, and demand more than just good equipment,” said Dylan Duke, CEO of MFE Inspection Solutions. “For over 30 years, MFE has supported industrial inspections by helping customers choose the right tools, train their teams, and build workflows that actually work in the field. MFE Offshore formalizes that approach
Viridien, SLB Set to Launch ‘Massive’ OBN Survey Offshore Egypt
Viridien and SLB have entered into an agreement with the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) to launch a massive multi-client ocean bottom node (OBN) seismic acquisition and imaging program in Egypt’s Eastern Mediterranean offshore.The largest project of its kind in the region, it will combine the recognized OBN expertise of both parties to deliver an unparalleled subsurface dataset for Egypt and international exploration partners.This project will give explorers and investors a clearer understanding of the region’s complex subsurface and help them identify new opportunities for
TGS Starts Multi-Client Data Reprocessing Scheme off Australia
Energy data and intelligence firm TGS has launched the Bonaparte Basin PSDM Reprocessing Project, a new multi-client initiative designed to enhance subsurface imaging and geological understanding offshore Australia.The project includes the reprocessing of the Cygnus 3D, Cartier 3D, Grand Ashmore 2D and Vulcan 2D data sets.The Cygnus and Cartier 3D surveys will undergo a comprehensive Pre-Stack Depth Migration (PSDM) workflow, incorporating Full Waveform Inversion (FWI) for Velocity Model Building (VMB).This will result in a seamlessly matched and merged contiguous 3D volume covering 8,735 square
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.
James Fisher Backs US Autonomous Vessel Firm Ocean Aero
designed to operate without onboard crews.Ocean Aero designs, manufactures and operates the Triton, an autonomous vehicle capable of operating both above and below the sea surface to collect and transmit data remotely. The platform is used for marine monitoring and subsea data collection across offshore energy and defense applications.James Fisher said the investment aligns with its dual-use strategy across energy and defense, expanding its access to next-generation autonomous systems and strengthening its position in marine monitoring and subsea intervention markets.“The Ocean Aero team and
SMD Clears Electric Work-Class ROV for Deployment with Jan de Nul
EV is designed to operate for long durations in challenging conditions, reducing operational downtime and supporting precision subsea work, according to SMD.“Requirements for efficient, reliable, and sustainable subsea vehicles are more pressing than ever. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the offshore renewables sector, where ambitious global targets demand unwavering operational excellence across the supply chain,” said John McCann, business development manager at SMD.“The electrification of high-powered subsea systems such as this is the key to unlocking more efficient underwater
NKT Inks Final Contracts for Two HVDC Power Links in Scotland
for the Western Isles and Spittal to Peterhead transmission links, projects that form part of SSEN Transmission’s Pathway to 2030 investment program to upgrade the electricity grid in northern Scotland.NKT said the turnkey scope includes design, production and installation of both onshore and offshore cable systems, with the projects now included in its high-voltage order backlog.The Western Isles project comprises around 170 kilometers of combined onshore and offshore cable route with a transmission capacity of 1.8 GW, while the Spittal to Peterhead link will span about 210 kilometers with a
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