Aug. 11 (OE) Ambipar and SBM Offshore announced a solution for cleaning cargo oil tanks on (FPSOs), a solution that importantly is geared to completely remove humans from entering tanks during cleaning activities. “This robotic solution marks a turning point for the offshore industry. By automating a traditionally hazardous process, we are not only enhancing... Continue Reading →
Castrol – Is the subsea industry underestimating the continuing need for hydraulic fluids?
By Rafael Clemente, Key Sales Account Manager, Castrol Castrol explains why subsea hydraulic systems will be integral as we look for proven, viable solutions that are commercially feasible and do the job Operators today face an unenviable challenge: deploying new technology in more complex locations while increasing uptime and reliability at the same time. The... Continue Reading →
Oil States Secures New Contract with Petrobras
(TN) "We announce two unprecedented milestones in our history in Brazil with new contracts with Petrobras for: • PDG (Permanent Downhole Gauge) Preparation and Installation Services • Specialized Technical Operation and Maintenance Services for Electrical Systems for Monitoring Signals from Subsea Downhole Sensors and ANMs." "This is the first time we have undertaken this scope... Continue Reading →
EnerMech Nets BP’s Services Contract Extension off Trinidad & Tobago
(OE) July 31 - Energy industry services firm EnerMech has been awarded a two-year contract extension by BP Trinidad & Tobago to continue providing crane operations on the operator’s 12 offshore platforms in the Caribbean country. Project scope includes crane operations, preventive and corrective maintenance, minor modifications, and offshore audits, while EnerMech must also provide... Continue Reading →
New research project looking to minimize failure and repair costs of floating wind dynamic cables, mooring lines
(offshore-energy.biz) A new project has been launched in the UK to improve the effectiveness of mooring lines and dynamic cables on floating offshore wind farms. Historically, mooring repair costs for oil production assets have exceeded GBP 400 million (approximately $542 million; €461 million) for a single incident, while cable failures have accounted for between 70%... Continue Reading →
Lloyd’s Register Study Identifies Hidden Fatigue Risks in Offshore Wind Tech
(OE) Some offshore wind turbine (OWT) support structures may fall short of required fatigue life expectations, according to a new Lloyd’s Register (LR) report, which also pinpointed reliability-based inspection as one of the measures to manage fatigue-driven risks in such structures. The case study evaluated a North Atlantic offshore wind farm of 60–70 turbines, with the... Continue Reading →
SBM Offshore signs an operations and maintenance contract for FPSO GranMorgu with TotalEnergies
SBM Offshore announces that it has signed an operations and maintenance contract with TotalEnergies EP Suriname B.V., an affiliate of TotalEnergies, for the FPSO GranMorgu, as part of the field development project located in Block 58 in Suriname. The operations and maintenance contract covers the operation readiness phase before first oil as well as the... Continue Reading →
MODEC and Terra Drone Renew FPSO Drone Inspection Partnership
(OE) MODEC has renewed its joint research and development (R&D) agreement with Terra Drone for the non-destructive internal inspection of crude oil storage tanks on floating production, storage, and offloading systems (FPSOs) using Terra UT drones. The renewed agreement builds upon the joint R&D contract signed by the companies in 2024, following significant achievements in improving... Continue Reading →
Mota-Engil signs R$1.6 billion contract for construction and assembly on Petrobras platforms
(PN) The Portuguese company Mota-Engil, through its subsidiary in Brazil, Empresa Construtora do Brasil, has signed a new contract with Petrobras worth approximately R$1.61 billion (around 250 million euros). The agreement will have an estimated duration of 48 months and involves the execution of a series of maintenance, construction and assembly services on offshore oil... Continue Reading →
Oil States signs contract with Petrobras for offshore platforms maintenance in the Santos Basin
Oil States announced the signing of a new contract with Petrobras to provide inspection and maintenance services for cranes and cargo handling equipment on offshore platforms. The agreement will last three years and will cover units located in the Tupi, Berbigão and Atapu fields in the Santos Basin. According to the company, the services will... Continue Reading →