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Aug 11, 2020 The Bureau Veritas Group, a world leader in Tests, Inspections and Certification (ICT), has developed new resources for the Digital Twin technology and for the asset management process for application in the decommissioning of ships, floating units, fixed platforms and subsea structures. The solution meets the principles of ANP Resolution 817/2020, allowing... Continue Reading →
On target despite global disruption August 6, 2020 Highlights Effective response to COVID-19 and oil price crises Successfully maintaining focus on health and safety of staff and business continuity Adapting the organization to ensure flexibility, performance and competitiveness Financial results in line with expectation 2020 Directional1 EBITDA guidance increased from “around” to “above” US$900 million... Continue Reading →
UK-based offshore energy equipment maker Subsea Energy Solutions is expanding into Brazil following signing a sales agreement with Marine and Offshore Partners. Subsea Energy Solutions said Wednesday that Rio-based M&O Partners would help it develop new relationships and business development with multinational operators such as Petrobras. Continue reading
Following record losses in the second quarter of 2020 and the first dividend cut in a decade, BP revealed parts of its new strategy that would reshape the company from an international oil company to an integrated energy company. BP said on Tuesday that it aims to increase its annual low carbon investment ten-fold to... Continue Reading →
The United States has an opportunity to accelerate offshore wind energy growth, and benefit from 28 new gigawatts of clean energy and $1.7 billion in U.S. Treasury revenue by 2022, a new study released today from research group Wood Mackenzie finds. Findings from this study confirm additional lease areas are needed to meet demand, reduce... Continue Reading →
Even as the pandemic continues to drive down consumer spending and depress oil prices, investors are spending big on clean-tech companies. Shares are now near record highs, the latest sign that wind and solar are no longer fringe bets. Electric-carmaker Tesla Inc. has grabbed much of the attention with a 255% jump this year. But... Continue Reading →
Pioneer project is another step of the company towards innovation Tuglab, Wilson Sons’ innovation laboratory, in partnership with the IT Management of the company’s Towage division, developed the Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) and Network Cabling project for the fleet. Local internet network and 480 cameras are planned to be installed. The equipment has already been installed... Continue Reading →
Jul 30, 2020 WEG obtained an important contract with Petrobras to supply eight turbogenerators for the FPSOs Buzios V and Mero 2. With the new arrangement, WEG expects to generate revenue of approximately R $ 160 million. Of the total equipment, four of them will be 36 MW 3600 rpm and four of 33 MW... Continue Reading →
Tubular solutions supplier Vallourec has signed contract extensions with Petrobras for the supply of its products and services. Since 2019, Vallourec has been supplying Petrobras with OCTG products, including seamless steel tubes, connections, and accessories, as well as associated services such as offshore inspection, repair, and supervision. The contracts have now been extended until 2023.... Continue Reading →
July 29, 2020 Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras informs that it is already producing at all of its refineries and selling to distributors gasoline with RON 93 octane rating, which will only be mandatory in Brazil in 2022, according to the new regulations of the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) -... Continue Reading →
