Magseis Fairfield Wins GoM Contracts
ZXPLR crew led by the REM Saltire node handling vessel was established in the Spring of 2019 and has since been in continuous demand for projects in the Gulf of Mexico. This contract extends the project coverage for this crew through August 2020.The award of these two projects demonstrates our technology leadership position in the Gulf of Mexico, said Carel Hooijkaas, CEO of Magseis Fairfield. This ZXPLR crew has been in high demand, and the award strengthens the company's 2020 backlog, Hooijkaas added
TGS, Schlumberger Partner for Ocean-bottom Node Project
future phases and are excited by the potential growth in exploration and production activity that this could drive in the U.S Gulf of Mexico and beyond,” said Kristian Johansen, CEO, TGS.Maurice Nessim, president, WesternGeco, added, "In line with our asset-light strategy and global technology leadership, we are looking at opportunities to deploy and accelerate the use of advanced technologies, including ocean-bottom node technology. Our goal is to help our clients mitigate subsurface risks and accelerate their exploration and development programs. WesternGeco and TGS are leading the industry
MacDonald to Lead Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
contributions to industry-led consortia. Selected superclusters will benefit from contributions totaling up to $950 million in funding that will be matched with private sector investment for maximum impact.The core strategic priorities for the OSC are to formulate a shared innovation map to guide technology leadership projects, and to undertake a program of cluster building to enhance the quality of collaboration, while also extending their benefits widely. As the inaugural CEO, MacDonald will lead the forging of lasting relationships among the diverse stakeholders. She will also steward the necessary
Sonardyne Hires Lynch
a founding member of the company set up to pioneer new approaches to precise GNSS positioning solutions.“Sonardyne is a company I have respected and admired for a long time. It is a strong, independent and proud organization, with knowledge, passion and a clear direction for innovation and technology leadership,” Lynch said. “A commitment to maintaining inward investment through one of the worst depressions the offshore energy industry has ever experienced means that now the shoots of economic recovery are appearing, the business is well placed to maximize opportunities across the energy
Cost Reduction of Well Construction on UK Continental Shelf
at an all-time low. However, collective industry efforts are already focusing in on how a reduction in core drilling costs of 50 per cent could potentially unlock around five billion boe of known reserves over the next decade. The significant work the industry is doing through the Technology Leadership Board (TLB) to address the well cost reduction challenge, will feature in a forthcoming event organized by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Aberdeen section on September 21 at Aberdeen’s Douglas Hotel. As one of eight MER UK government industry forums focused on maximising
Two Named to NSRI Board
and co-chair of Innovation Scotland Forum. He is also involved in the Business Universities Task Force and a visiting Professor at Strathclyde University. His previous roles include Chair of the Board of Governors of the Robert Gordon University and a member of the PILOT steering group on technology leadership. His original venture - Water Weights, was established in 1985, and now forms part of Imes Group, employing over 240 staff with an annual turnover of $26 million. Martin Jones is chief executive of Magma Global Ltd, which he founded in 2010 to manufacture high quality carbon fiber pipe
O&G JIPs Target Seismic Imaging, Cyclone Forecasting
Manufacturing and the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI). The event is also being supported by the Department of Energy & Climate Change and the Department for Business Innovation & Skills. Attendees will hear updates on the progress of government and industry initiatives plus the UK Technology Leadership Board. The event also offers an opportunity to participate in discussions where oil and gas operator and service companies will share insights into pressing industry challenges, including drilling efficiency, water injection, digital monitoring and better imaging of reservoirs, while technology
Fugro Launches G4 Service
Fugro has further extended its technology leadership in the field of GNSS augmentation systems for offshore positioning applications with the launch of its G4 service. The new satellite correction service is the first to take advantage of all four GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems): GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo. GNSS augmentation services significantly improve position accuracy compared to unaided GNSS receivers, which are commonly used in the consumer sector. By using all available GNSS satellites, Fugro’s G4 service is designed to improve availability and reliability
Maritime Regs: Preparing For Future Emission Requirements
410 NC is a high performance, zinc and chlorine-free 10 TBN engine oil. It has been designed to help optimize the performance of medium and high-speed engines that meet the requirements of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Tier IV requirements. As part of ExxonMobil’s technology leadership, production of Mobilgard 410 NC began prior to the EPA implementation, allowing customers to optimize their engines’ performance from the outset. With interest in alternative fuels growing, ExxonMobil developed Mobilgard 410 NC to be compatible with other fuel options, including liquefied
February 2024
