Tag: subsea

TechnipFMC Umbilicals manufactures state-of-the-art subsea umbilical systems which provide the critical link between remote subsea wells and fixed or floating production systems. The company’s headquarters in Newcastle, UK is home to the world’s largest steel tube umbilical assembly plant. Stainless Steel World spoke to Dr. Xiaoxue An, Principal Engineer and Lead of Materials and Corrosion, R&D about her role in this demanding niche sector.

Wood Group has been awarded a new contract by China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) to support their Lingshui 17-2 gas development in the Qiongdongnan basin of the South China Sea.

Subsea 7 S.A. announced the award of contract extensions for three Pipelay Support Vessels (PLSVs) currently on long-term day-rate contracts offshore Brazil.

The sharp decline in crude prices and the subsequent volatility has meant that it’s been an onerous two years for oil producers, a period marked with budget cuts. The situation for the offshore side of the business has been far more severe. Once hailed as the bulwark from peak oil, the massive costs associated with its development in the face of low margins have made it increasingly difficult for companies to commit investments in recent times.

M² Subsea has secured its first contract award which is valued in excess of GBP 1M. The project will see the firm supplying the Go Electra vessel, ROVs and personnel to support survey work on the world’s longest subsea pipeline system.

DNV GL launched a research paper exploring the viability of moving offshore oil and gas processing subsea, including the techno-economics of an ‘all subsea’ solution.

Subsea UK, the body that champions the UK’s subsea industry, has welcomed the measures presented in this year's UK budget.

The UK Secretary of State for energy and climate change has hailed subsea services company ROVOP as “a leading specialist in its field” and one which is ensuring that the country remains at the global vanguard of the energy industry.

Subsea companies across the UK are set to grow by 20% or more in 2013, with some companies anticipating more than 50% growth.

Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited has selected WorleyParsons Angola Limitada (WPAL) and INTECSEA, Inc. to execute the Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) for the Subsea Facilities associated with the Lucapa field.