Vallourec to Deliver Tubular Solution for Qatar’s Drilling ops
French tubular solutions supplier Vallourec has secured a large contract to supply Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) for drilling operations in Qatar, valued at over $50 million in potential revenue.The agreement includes the supply of carbon steel OCTG products with premium connections, to be delivered in 2026 to support Qatar’s increasing drilling activity both onshore and offshore.Vallourec has a historical presence in Qatar where VAM connections are widely used by all operators.The contract aligns with recent announcements from Qatar-based companies to increase the country’s oil productio
Tech in Focus: MiniSpector's Mini-ROV System
Mini-ROV systems successfully completed subsea inspection and survey projects across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa in 2024.In 2024, the MiniSpector fleet carried out platform-based inspections on 19 platforms, deployed directly from platform facilities in Malaysia, Egypt, and Qatar, with inspections in Qatar focusing on flare platforms without requiring shutdowns.Showcasing its innovative capabilities, the MiniSpector completed a 40-day high-pressure water jet cleaning project in the Red Sea for a major Middle Eastern client.Operating at 1200 bar (17400 PSI), it effectively
OceanAlpha Set for One-Year USV Exhibit in Middle East
Hong 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
Jumbo Offshore Appoints Middle East Partner as it Eyes Regional Expansion
has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sea Horizon Offshore Marine Services, which will act as its representative in the Middle East region.Sea Horizon Offshore, with its broad network of local partners, will represent Jumbo Offshore to potential clients in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.Its scope will also include commercial representation, supporting operations and providing project management on behalf of Jumbo Offshore during project execution in the region.The MoU paves the way for Jumbo Offshore to provide increased support to the considerable offshore expansion
Tapping the Gas Bank in the Barents Sea
heightened awareness surrounding the importance of stabile access to reasonably-priced energy.Purchasing Gas from the EastUncertain gas supplies – particularly the loss of Russian gas – have caused nations such as Germany, France and Italy to enter into long-term gas supply agreements with Qatar.The energy situation in Europe is still quite challenging. The loss of pipeline gas deliveries from Russia came at the same time as much of the new power generation in Europe has been non-adjustable power production.Without gas to produce power, parts of Europe would have gone ‘dark’
McDermott Bags Major Subsea Pipeline, Cable Order in Qatar
Offshore installation firm McDermott has secured a major subsea pipelines and cables engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) project from Qatargas.The award is related to the North Field Production Sustainability (NFPS) Offshore Fuel Gas Pipeline and Subsea Cables Project, COMP1. McDermott defines a major contract as between $750 million and $1.5 billion.The COMP1 project is part of the NFPS Offshore Compression Project involving the installation of new assets in Qatar's North Field, including compression complexes at seven locations to sustain gas supply to the existing
Elcome, Miros Ink Distribution Deal
Miros AS, the Norway-headquartered wave, current and oil spill monitoring specialist.The partnership expands the distribution of Miros’ comprehensive range of sea state sensor and measurement solutions to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, namely UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar.Miros’ portfolio of sea state measurement solutions provides accurate, real-time data for weather-sensitive operations at sea, as well as offering input to asset integrity systems and coastal monitoring. Its dry-mounted, radar-based sensors provide maritime and offshore operatives reliably
New Contracts for Tekmar's Pipeshield, Subsea Innovation
($9,74 million), with delivery expected in the first half of 2023. The contracts include the design, manufacturing, and supply of concrete sleepers, concrete mattresses, and associated equipment. The products will be manufactured at Pipeshield's regional supply bases in Damman (KSA) and Doha (Qatar).Further, Subsea Innovation has been awarded a "significant contract" for a bespoke turnkey launch and recovery (LAR) system. The scope of this contract includes the design and build of the A-frame, winch with interchangeable drum sets, hydraulic power unit (HPU) and transport frames. The
Proserv Secures SMS as Sampling Representative in Malaysia
.As part of the tie-up, Proserv will also establish a service center in Malaysia located at SMS’s local facility in Labuan. This will be based upon the model in operation at Proserv’s main Sampling Center of Excellence in Aberdeen and at its sites in the US, Norway, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The center will supply both servicing and sampling equipment rental.SMS engages non-intrusive corrosion and erosion sensors to supply real-time monitoring and data acquisition which when analysed and interpreted by subject matter experts can enable swift identification of incipient problems that
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