FET Appoints OGEQUIP As Subsea Operations Partner in Brazil
. Under the partnership, OGEQUIP will deliver FET’s Subsea Technologies product line business development, technical and administrative support. Headquartered in Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, OGEQUIP specialises in providing maintenance solutions, equipment sales and products for the oil and gas sector. The company will apply its expertise and collaborate with FET to create solutions tailored to customer demands, including onshore and offshore operations and technical support.
Mitsui’s STATS Rolls Out Titanium Connector for Oil and Gas Sector
STATS Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui & Co, has developed mechanical pipe connectors, aimed at addressing increased demand in the Norwegian oil and gas sector.Titanium is better suited to high-stress corrosive environments found in the Norwegian North Sea where it can resist high chloride and corrosive gases better than conventional steels and the Norwegian offshore sector is expected to increase usage of titanium connectors as it expands into deeper fields in more challenging environments, according to STATS Group.Its usage is primarily concentrated in subsea risers and flowlines
Verlume Bolsters US Sales Plans with C.A. Richards & Associates as Partner Appointment
systems, has appointed C.A. Richards & Associates, Inc as its latest business development partner in the United States of America.Houston-based C.A. Richards will represent Verlume, spearheading business development efforts to build relationships and generate qualified leads in the offshore oil and gas sector, as well as ocean science markets.With increasing demand for reliable subsea power solutions, Verlume’s Charge rechargeable subsea battery and power management system is uniquely positioned to address power remediation challenges within brownfield sites. This includes where subsea umbilicals
US Subsea Equipment Firm Sets Up Shop in Brazil
Houston-based subsea equipment and services provider for oil and gas sector Koil Energy has established a new technology center for manufacturing and service support in Macaé, marking its expansion into Brazil.Macaé is generally considered to be the center of the offshore petroleum industry in Brazil, and it is often referred to as ‘Cidade do Petróleo’.Koil Energy has leased a 180,000 sq ft property with offices and a workshop of 27,000 sq ft. The facility will house engineering, manufacturing, testing and service support activities.The subsidiary, KOIL Energy Solutions
Mooreast Reels In $6.7M Multi-Buoy Mooring Upgrade Work Off Thailand
tankers, including those up to very large crude carriers (VLCC) size.Mooreast will also be handling the transportation and installation services for the MBM Project in the Gulf of Thailand.“Securing multi-buoy mooring upgrade project reflects our strong execution ability, especially in the oil and gas sector where we have been operating for over 30 years.“Moving forward, we remain focused on adding value to the offshore floating renewable sector through our specialist solutions and expertise, and we look forward to capturing more of such opportunities in the near future,” said Sim Koon
Film-Ocean Appoints New CEO
Film-Ocean appointed Merv New as its new Chief Executive Officer. New brings more than 30 years of experience in the offshore oil and gas sector, offshore marine renewable & subsea telecoms sectors, with a notable career in subsea operations.New joined Film-Ocean after a role with Shelf Subsea as COO in Singapore, where he led subsea operations, including diving operations, ROV management, subsea construction, and engineering project management.
OceanAlpha Set for One-Year USV Exhibit in Middle East
Kong-based developed of uncrewed surface vehicles (USV) OceanAlpha has unveiled plans for year-long showcase of its USVs across the Middle East Region for offshore energy sector and other maritime industries.Beginning in Qatar’s Doha, the showcase will be specifically aimed at the offshore oil and gas sector, offshore wind sector, marine survey companies, maritime enforcement authorities, and fishery management departments.This initiative is designed to offer potential users an in-depth, hands-on experience with OceanAlpha’s advanced USV products, solutions and applications.The tour will
TGS Broadens Market for its Geophysical Imaging Software
across various geological basins, easily handling extensive datasets, says TGS. Its modern architecture is complemented by well-utilized geophysical algorithms, ensuring users experience seamless cloud transitions and enhanced operational efficiency. While Imaging AnyWare is ideally suited for the oil and gas sector, its capabilities extend beyond, making it a tool for industries with large datasets such as energy and environmental studies."The expansion of Imaging AnyWare into the software solutions market represents a transformative step for TGS," said Wadii El Karkouri, EVP of Imaging &
Maine Wins Federal Floating Wind Research Lease
accommodate up to 12 floating offshore wind turbines that could generate about 144 megawatts of electricity.Floating wind is widely acknowleded as the future of offshore wind, as it is able to tap stronger winds further from shore. It opens opportunities, too, for companies serving the offshore oil and gas sector, as many of the floater technologies developed for traditional oil and gas are applicable to floating wind, too.Wind turbines that float on the ocean's surface are an emerging technology necessary for projects off the coasts of California, Oregon and Maine, where the depth of the water
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